Recently a friend showed me her only photo of an ancestor and asked if this gentleman (born about 1839) could have a digital "makeover." Intent on maintaining her historical collection of photographs, she knew the original would never be harmed in the process.
Because of the relatively plain background this "fix" was quick and easy. A digital cut made across the entire photo and through his mouth enabled the top half of the photo to be slid down just enough to make his mouth look much more natural. Sure, the "blown out" lighting is one of the hardest (if not impossible) things to bring back. But at least this family's collection now includes a kinder-looking version of this amazing photo.
