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Portrait Photo Editing Case

Case 1: Japanese Fresh Portrait Color Grading

Transform ordinary lifestyle photos into fresh and natural Japanese style, making photos more textured and aesthetically pleasing

Case Information

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Applicable Scenes
Lifestyle, Travel photos
Compatible Software
Lightroom, VSCO

Original Image Analysis

Overall too dark, lacking vitality
Skin tone too yellow, not bright enough
Insufficient color saturation
Lacking Japanese fresh feel

Prompt Instructions

Japanese Fresh Portrait Optimization:

1. Smart Exposure Brightening
+0.8
2. Skin Tone Temperature Adjustment
-200K
3. Highlight Softening
-15
4. Shadow Detail Enhancement
+25
5. Natural Saturation
+20
6. Clarity Adjustment
+8

Detailed Operation Steps

Step 1: Basic Lighting

Exposure:+0.8 (Make overall brighter)
Highlights:-15 (Avoid overexposure)
Shadows:+25 (Brighten shadow details)
Whites:+10
Blacks:-5

Effect Comparison

Before:

• Overall dark and dull
• Yellowish skin tone
• Flat colors
• Lacking depth

After:

• Bright and transparent
• Natural fair skin tone
• Fresh and pleasant colors
• Clear Japanese aesthetic

Usage Tips

Don't reduce temperature too much to avoid overcooling
Increase exposure moderately to prevent detail loss
Keep skin tone adjustments natural, avoid excessive whitening