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Pick a preset.

From the Edit panel, select Presets, choose Premium, and then choose the Portrait preset category that suits your self-portrait project. Tap over different presets for an instant preview before choosing the one you like.

Pick a preset.

From the Edit panel, select Presets, choose Premium, and then choose the Portrait preset category that suits your self-portrait project. Tap over different presets for an instant preview before choosing the one you like.

Give color a boost.

The Vibrance setting in the Color panel is great for portraits because it enhances the colors in an image while maintaining realistic skin tones. Take the colors down a notch with a slide to the left, or kick them up with a slide to the right.

Give color a boost.

The Vibrance setting in the Color panel is great for portraits because it enhances the colors in an image while maintaining realistic skin tones. Take the colors down a notch with a slide to the left, or kick them up with a slide to the right.

Showcase a color.

If there’s a color throughout your image that you want to focus on, choose that channel in the Color Mixer panel. For example, fine-tune the intensity and hues of the reds by experimenting with the sliders.

Showcase a color.

If there’s a color throughout your image that you want to focus on, choose that channel in the Color Mixer panel. For example, fine-tune the intensity and hues of the reds by experimenting with the sliders.

Tidy up.

Scrub away small, unwanted objects with the Healing Brush. Tip: Use the bracket keys ([ ]) to change the brush size and click the Healing Brush off and on to switch to a new area you want to clean up.

Tidy up.

Scrub away small, unwanted objects with the Healing Brush. Tip: Use the bracket keys ([ ]) to change the brush size and click the Healing Brush off and on to switch to a new area you want to clean up.

Tutorials

See how Marina adds her own style in Lightroom with these quick video tutorials.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Marina Williams

Marina Williams is a creative portrait photographer and educator based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She sees shooting self-portraits as a way to grow her skills and understand what it feels like to be in front of the camera.