How to create Captivating Eyes with Photoshop

If you're a portrait photographer like myself you know the importance of captivating eyes. We really want to make our clients eyes pop. Bring out the colors and details. There are many ways to do it but this is the process I use in Adobe Photoshop and it takes less than a minute. I hope this help. Just remember, Dodge, burn, sponge, sharpen.   

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Step 1: Dodge Tool

Select the Dodge Tool. Set the Range to highlights & the exposure to 20% Dodge the entire iris.

Step 2: Burn Tool

Select the Burn tool. Set the range to shadows & the exposure to 15%. Burn the entire Iris.

Step 3: Sponge Tool

Select the sponge Tool. Set the mode to saturate & the flow to 10% Saturate the entire iris.

Step 4: Sharpen Tool

Select the sharpen Tool. Set the mode to normal & the strength to 25% Sharpen the entire iris.