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jeannew62076792
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December 31, 2016
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undo photo filter without original file

  • December 31, 2016
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My son's wedding photographer was a mistake. She applied filters to several of the best photos without saving the original versions! I want to recolor one that she faded and (maybe) applied sepia to. Here is the one I have that needs to be recolored:

Here is the color the way it was originally:

Can this be done? If so, how?

Thanks a million! Jeanne

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    Correct answer sishamIAGD

    You could get it close using 'Match Color'.

    If you have both files open in Photoshop and then with the one with the discoloration go to Image>Adjustments>Match Color...

    Select source:

    Then make slight adjustments to the Luminance/Color Intensity/Fade you should be able to get pretty close to the original colors.

    It may take a few attempts to get it near what you want but worth a go.

    Let us know how you get on?

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    shumicse
    Inspiring
    January 4, 2017

    Its just needed some basic adjustment in brightness/contrast!

    josephlavine
    josephlavine
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2017

    Once you get a workable solution, whether it be using Color Match or another sequence, make sure to save the process as an Action so you can apply it to the remainder of the images.

      Derek Cross
      Derek Cross
      Community Expert
      December 31, 2016

      If you have the original memory card and the pics have not been overwritten it may be possible to retrieve them. But it's a cautionary tale to always save a copy of your original photographs!

      CardRecovery Download - Photo Recovery from Memory Card

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      jeannew62076792Author
      New Participant
      December 31, 2016

      No, I don't have the original card, unfortunately. Yeah, this photographer was a really let down. I would NEVER save my work to the original file. Ugh!

      sishamIAGD
      sishamIAGDCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      January 3, 2017

      You could get it close using 'Match Color'.

      If you have both files open in Photoshop and then with the one with the discoloration go to Image>Adjustments>Match Color...

      Select source:

      Then make slight adjustments to the Luminance/Color Intensity/Fade you should be able to get pretty close to the original colors.

      It may take a few attempts to get it near what you want but worth a go.

      Let us know how you get on?

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