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An interview frame needs subtle brightening of a face for print without changing context
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Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I have a crowded press photo where the interviewee's face reads too dim in print; the paper wants…
Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I have a crowded press photo where the interviewee's face reads too dim in print; the paper wants the eye guided to them but not to alter the scene. I'm experienced and want to know the least invasive method: localized dodge with luminosity masks, frequency separation, or a portrait brighten layer. Recommend the approach that brightens only the face, how to check I haven't altered others' tones, and the ethical limit I shouldn't cross.
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