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Whiten Model's Smile

Slightly whiten the model’s teeth and brighten the whites of the eyes so lifestyle shots read fresh and friendly, usin…

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The same job, four prompts

do it · improve it · decide · become
AExecute — “help me do it”Slightly whiten the model’s teeth and brighten the whites of the eyes so lifestyle shots read…+
Slightly whiten the model’s teeth and brighten the whites of the eyes so lifestyle shots read fresh and friendly, using localized adjustments and keeping edits subtle; save as a layered file.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Make the portrait smile ready for the creative director: whiten teeth and eye whites by a…+
Make the portrait smile ready for the creative director: whiten teeth and eye whites by a narrow, realistic amount, avoid blue overcast, preserve enamel texture, and provide before/after slices plus a PSD with the adjustment layers labeled.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid
The tool
Spot Healing Brush

The Spot Healing Brush quickly removes small imperfections and unwanted elements from your images.

  1. 1

    Open your image in Adobe Photoshop.

  2. 2

    Select the Spot Healing Brush tool (J) from the toolbar.

    NoteIf not visible, click and hold the Healing Brush tool to reveal it.

  3. 3

    In the Options bar, adjust the Size, Hardness, and Spacing of the brush.

    RecommendationMatch the brush size to slightly larger than the object you want to remove.

    Best practiceUse the square bracket keys ([ and ]) to quickly change brush size.

  4. 4

    Hover the brush over the area you want to fix.

  5. 5

    Click or paint over the imperfection to remove it.

    NoteThe area will appear dark briefly before the repair is applied.

  6. 6

    Repeat for other imperfections as needed.

  7. 7

    Go to File > Save or File > Save As to commit your changes.

For best results, zoom in on your image before using the Spot Healing Brush to ensure precise application.

The Spot Healing Brush tool's functionality can be integrated into automated Photoshop actions for repetitive tasks.

Glossary

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Spot Healing BrushA tool that quickly removes small imperfections and blemishes from an image by blending surrounding pixels.ExampleThe Spot Healing Brush quickly removes a small dust speck from an otherwise clean product photo.
AdjustmentsNon-destructive edits applied to an image to change its color, tone, or other visual characteristics.ExampleYou can use Adjustments to brighten a dark photo or change its color balance.
Options barA contextual bar displaying settings and controls for the currently active tool.ExampleWhen you select the brush tool, the options bar shows its size, hardness, and flow settings.
Brush ToolPaints custom strokes of color or applies adjustments directly onto an image or mask.ExampleYou can use the brush tool to paint a red stripe across a white background.
HardnessA brush setting that controls the sharpness or softness of the brush's edge when painting or erasing.ExampleSetting the brush Hardness to 100% creates a sharp, crisp line, while 0% creates a soft, blurry edge.

The real tasks

1 of them
Whiten the model's smile slightly so product lifestyle shots read as fresh and friendly.

Who does this

1 roles
Small Business Owner

Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Photoshop — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.