The first thing I do is fix any bug bites or red marks. Lots of photographers use skin-smoothers, but I don't. I don't like overly smooth skin... I like all the nuances {wrinkles, freckles, etc}. But I do minimize shadows under the eyes and fix redness:


Next, I used one of Shana's Florabella Actions. If you don't have photoshop, I will demystify the lingo: "actions" are really easy to use software to download into photoshop. All you do is press "play" and the photo is edited in a matter of seconds. Shana offers some of the best ones out there. If you are interested, you can buy them here. I used the "soft urban" action:


Finish the photo with a bit of hand-done sharpening:


And in a few minutes, the photo has a timeless look. Before/After:


After:


Remember I said Mia was an imp, well, here is proof!


Have a lovely weekend!

PS: We have two shipments of our new summer shoe line in the country!