Photoshop How To

Unmesh Dinda, one of our favorite image-editing experts, is back with another simple but powerful tutorial. In the video below he demonstrates three techniques for whitening teeth in Photoshop.

Dinda explains that “whitening” is not the same as “brightening,” and he illustrates how to use the power of Photoshop’s Adjustment Layers and Masking techniques to give portrait subject’s a natural white smile.

The point of all three methods Dinda demonstrates is to tackle this assignment in a subtle manner so you arrive at a realistic result. Dinda walks you through the simple process of using various Photoshop tools, including Vibrance, Hue/Saturation, and Selective Color. Learn these techniques and your portrait subjects will thank you.

There are more helpful editing tips on Dinda’s YouTube channel, and be sure to watch an earlier Photoshop tutorial of his we posted describing the best way to make high-quality B&W conversions.