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How do I fix a white reflection in a photo using Lightroom Classic?

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May 10, 2024
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I took a photo of 2 people against a shiny reflective background. The end result was there was a bright white reflection between the 2 people. Can you help me with which tool I should use to remove or change this in Lightroom Classic?

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Correct answer joycem47756007

It may be how you drew the lasso. I'm new to Generative Fill. Did you see that I posted an adjusted photo file for you to use?

Yes, I see the adjusted photo. Thank you for taking the time to fix it and allowing me to use it. I'll need to learn and practice the Generative Fill a lot more. I really appreciate your help.

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DS256

Inspiring

As asked, posting the photo would help.

Depending on how your camera exposure is set, your 2 people could be under exposed.

If you want to change the background, that is PS work. LrC will allow to select and adjust the background but as noted if blown out, not much can be done.

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joycem47756007Author

Inspiring

Here's the photo. I am a beginner photographer and would appreciate any help. I have only used Lightroom Classic. Do I need to download Photoshop?

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Lumigraphics

Legend

This is a prime example why on-camera flash is bad. For future reference, run, don't walk, on over to the Strobist blog ands start learning about using flash.

https://strobist.blogspot.com/

As for fixing this image, yes you'll need Photoshop or similar image editor.

In Photoshop, my approach would be to use the magic wand to select the hotspot, then use a Curves adjustment layer to get the brightness and color close to the background, then finally finish the repair manually with clone tool and healing brush.

There are a bazillion tutorials on YouTube showing how to do operations like this.

D Fosse

Community Expert

If it's blown out (sensor saturation), it's a Photoshop job. Then you need to rebuild that area, and probably also correct diffuse flare in the faces.

F. McLion

Community Expert

Seeing the photo would definitely help in trying to give good advice.

From your description, I'd simply try to mask the background and adjust it.

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joycem47756007Author

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Here's the photo. Thanks for any help.

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