Add Life to the Eyes in Your Photos With This Clever Technique

Eyes really are the window to the soul, and the way they look in your images can be the difference between a picture being good and really great. If you have a portrait that you feel is lacking something, then adding depth and dimension to the eyes may be just what you need.
Matt Kloskowski is back once again with another insightful tutorial on adding life to the eyes. I've never actually seen the technique he uses in the video before, but what I like about it is how easy it is to implement and how much a simple adjustment can enhance the whole image. Kloskowski makes an interesting point regarding how the method used is not just for human eyes either. If your photographic subjects tend to have four legs and not two, then you'll still find this tutorial useful.

Like most post-production techniques, the best results are usually achieved when you try to keep things natural and subtle, and in my opinion, this video manages to do just that. If you're still in doubt how much is too much when it comes to editing eyes, then this article is a great reminder to help keep you on track.

Lead image by 3803658 from Pixabay, used under Creative Commons.