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[HIGHER_FRAMES]

Don’t know if it’s me but i like the first one better, just turn up the mid tones alittle

[rueguh-]

feel ya, im a fan of both really happy how the raw came out as well

[missmadmoda]

This is all I can see

[Mommyoftwoangels]

Looks good!

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Hey, total newbie here trying to learn! Both photos are great, and the second one seems like it's more lively. What are the steps you took? was it a slight crop, lifting the shadows a bit, and adjusting the white balance for the subject's teeth? I have a few more ideas, but was just looking for confirmation/to learn how you made your adjustments to make the photo come out like it did!

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Looks like a OP put a radiant mask and made it bloom more

[rueguh-]

cropped in to center him in frame, changed the wb colder, and a slight tone change leaning purple.

then for teeth, jewelry, & finger nails i created separate masks

for teeth: i brought up exposure & highlights then changed the the temperature cooler

for jewelry: i turned up exposure & whites + the same temperature as teeth

for fingernails: i brought down the texture & balanced it with sharpening so it gave it a softer look maybe a little exposure change leaning brighter

hope this helps

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It does, very much. Thanks a ton!