# Any Photohop Artists Looking for a Small Project? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 1, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264 "2018-10-01T15:02:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/1 "2018-10-01T15:02:02Z")
I had a headshot taken for my job recently. I also plan to use the picture on my professional social media presence and as a headshot for the acting roles I’m applying for. It’s a good picture of me, with one minor problem. Since my eyeglasses are roughly as thick as the Great Wall of China, my eyes are distorted. They look smaller than they should, and you can see the temples of the glasses through the lenses. It’s not a huge deal, but it is a little distracting, and I’m kind of self-conscious about it. The guy who took the picture seems unsure if anything can be done about it, and in any case he has several dozen pictures to deal with, so I don’t expect him to give this much attention. Is there anyone here who is willing to take a look? I have no idea what the going rate for Photoshop wizardry is, but I’m willing to pay for your time. If you’re interested, please PM me. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/2 "2018-10-02T12:46:55Z")
I’ve been working with Photoshop for over 20 years. There’s not much I can’t do with that program. I recently launched a new business: web design/development, photo enhancement/restoration and more (a 180 degree career change after 30 years). I’d be happy to retouch your head-shot for free. I just request an honest testimonial of my work upon completion (business is slow; I need to build my portfolio). I’ll IM you my email address. If interested, send me the highest resolution file you can (jpeg, png, psd, raw, etc.). Let me know if you want any special enhancements (e.g. larger eyes, blemish/scar removal, etc.). Promise I won’t make you look like a clown … unless you are a clown, then I will. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/3 "2018-10-02T13:14:05Z")
Can I ask a question about this? Let me get this straight. You do _not_ want your photo to look like the way you look on camera in order to get acting jobs? ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/4 "2018-10-02T14:03:29Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > Can I ask a question about this? > > Let me get this straight. You do _not_ want your photo to look like the way you look on camera in order to get acting jobs? The OP isn’t asking for a Steve Buscemi to Brad Pitt type transformation. He/she is asking for correction of eye distortion and removal of artifacts. An actor who submits head shots with no basic enhancement (color/contrast correction, artifact/blemish/distortion removal), would have a hard time competing against the 99.9% of actors who do. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/5 "2018-10-02T14:29:17Z")
Thanks to everyone who replied here or by PM. I got the edit I was looking for. I’m all set. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/6 "2018-10-02T14:31:41Z")
Thanks to everyone who replied here or by PM. I got the edit I was looking for. I’m all set. ETA, BTW: the roles I’m going for are unpaid things like community theater and student films. I’m just doing it for fun. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/7 "2018-10-02T14:41:28Z")
In the future, if you or anyone else is interested in these sorts of retouching services, [retouchup.com](https://www.retouchup.com/) does a good and affordable job. I do not work for them and am not affiliated with them, but I am a photo professional who has used them in a pinch for background removals and things of that nature, and I know many photographers who have used them and also had good experiences with them. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/8 "2018-10-02T15:23:50Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > In the future, if you or anyone else is interested in these sorts of retouching services, [retouchup.com](https://www.retouchup.com/) does a good and affordable job. I do not work for them and am not affiliated with them, but I am a photo professional who has used them in a pinch for background removals and things of that nature, and I know many photographers who have used them and also had good experiences with them. Good tip. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/9 "2018-10-02T20:36:46Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > In the future, if you or anyone else is interested in these sorts of retouching services, [retouchup.com](https://www.retouchup.com/) does a good and affordable job. I do not work for them and am not affiliated with them, but I am a photo professional who has used them in a pinch for background removals and things of that nature, and I know many photographers who have used them and also had good experiences with them. … or, you could try the photo retouching services of a faithful SDMB member—me! 🙂 I do good work, I’m affordable, I’ll do multiple revisions until you’re satisfied and if you don’t like the result, I expect no payment. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-photohop-artists-looking-for-a-small-project/822264/12 "2019-10-07T11:34:14Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > In the future, if you or anyone else is interested in these sorts of retouching services, [retouchup.com](https://www.retouchup.com/) does a good and affordable job. I do not work for them and am not affiliated with them, but I am a photo professional who has used them in a pinch for background removals and things of that nature, and I know many photographers who have used them and also had good experiences with them. I am an amateur photographer who edits my own photos. I am surprised to learn that there are pros who are not proficient in Photoshop.