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Lrtr22
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May 10, 2025
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How to remove bad lighting color

  • May 10, 2025
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I had lunch the other day with a friend I hadn't seen in over 10 years. The waitress was kind enough to take photos of the two of us. However when I finally looked at the photos the red lighting makes us hard to see.

I haven't worked in photoshop for several years and am at a loss on how to get this done. Any help would be appreciated.

Correct answer fredore

It's the French touch!

 

First, I opened the images in Camera Raw. I applied white balance adjustments, etc...

Then, I created specific masks for the people, for the clothes, for the background, applying color adjustments, curves... to each.

Finally, I opened the images in Photoshop and finished by applying some final adjustments (curves, ...).

 

I am happy that you are satisfied, even though it is certainly possible to further improve the photos.

Best regards.

Fred

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fredore
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May 12, 2025

Hello, I tried to improve the two photos.

Here's what I got. I hope this suits you.

Please feel free to share your comments or wishes with me.

Best regards,

Fred

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    Lrtr22Author
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    May 12, 2025

    Thank you very much. I can now send her a copy. How did you do it?

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    fredoreCorrect answer
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    May 13, 2025

    It's the French touch!

     

    First, I opened the images in Camera Raw. I applied white balance adjustments, etc...

    Then, I created specific masks for the people, for the clothes, for the background, applying color adjustments, curves... to each.

    Finally, I opened the images in Photoshop and finished by applying some final adjustments (curves, ...).

     

    I am happy that you are satisfied, even though it is certainly possible to further improve the photos.

    Best regards.

    Fred

    KR Seals
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    KR SealsCommunity Expert
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    May 10, 2025

    I worked on it some without acceptable results. There does not seem to be enough data other than red to neutralize the color cast. I bet some with better skills than me will come up with something passable.

    Consider making it just black and white. It will look fine that way.

     

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