STEP #1

The first step in this particular photo editing request was to take the clients photo and examine the requested work areas.  In this case, the client liked the photo in general but there were a couple flaws that needed to be fixed.  Notice the eyes and faces on the indicated subjects.  The client was interested to see what we could do.  (go to Step #2)

STEP #2

The second step was to take another photo (or in this case two photos) that had an acceptable or desired replacement facial expression. Notice the favorable expression and opened eyes on the indicated subjects below, compared to the photo in Step #1.  (go to Step #3)

STEP #3

The third step was to take the faces from the photos in Step #2 and use them to replace the undesired facial expressions in the photo from Step #1 (pictured below).  And whoola!  A desireable and completely printable "new" photo.  (go to Step #4)

STEP #4

In this particular photo editing request, the client wanted the finished product to be black and white and it needed to fit within a certain dimensional area because it was going to be used in a Christmas card.  After the photo was cropped (cut to size) the client noticed that the tree to the right was gone.  So they asked us to add the tree in the new photo.  If you look closely, you can see that the tree in the final product is closer to the subject on the far right than it was in Step #3.  (go to Step #5)

STEP #5

After realizing the photo was going to be used in a Christmas card, we offered to make the photo into a card ourselves.  The client was so happy with our work they couldn't resist.  Here is the finished product.