Getting eyes to look right in portraits has always been more challenging than I anticipated. Brightening them too much or adding excessive sharpness can easily make them look fake, while subtle tweaks often don’t show up enough. One approach I found helpful is using tools that let you adjust highlights, contrast, and clarity in specific areas rather than applying a global filter. For example, I recently tried https://www.evoto.ai/features/eye-editor and the AI-assisted controls let you enhance eyes with more precision, keeping them natural while still making them stand out. Beyond software, I’ve learned that lighting during the shoot itself makes a huge difference; soft catchlights and directional light can reduce the need for heavy retouching later. Layer masks and small opacity adjustments also help retain realism.
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