Fixing Skin Tone

[Manda]

I'm trying to fix skin tones on a range of ppl.

Does the 60 degree rule apply to every one or are there varied approaches for different ethnicity?

NB/ thanks for this tutorial on the 60 degree rule http://forum.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=127610

Examples of images I would like to improve:

 

[theRBK]

I'm trying to fix skin tones on a range of ppl.

Does the 60 degree rule apply to every one or are there varied approaches for different ethnicity?

that is just a guide, not an iron clad rule...adjust to your taste

 

[jopel]

one simple method -

 

[Amekaze]

Here's a link to a tutorial you can try.

http://www.photoshopu.com/?p=33

Be careful not to overdo it. You can try playing with the opacity on the new layer to lessen the effect. Might not be suitable for all photos though.

 

[Manda]

Thanks so much - it was easier than I thought.

 

[Michael]

#1 not sure what you think is wrong with it, too redish or yellow? The lady is featuring a lot of make-up... i find it difficult to say what is make up and what is wrong skin tone.

#2 in my opinion this one got nothing to do with skin tone. your WB is off, its too blueish (too cool). It looks better once you got the right WB. add a bit of contrast and take the yellows a bit back and you are there.

#3 that as BW or not? if not, how come its so desaturated? looks like a toned BW

#4 not so bad for a starter, i think its a bit under exposed, but the skin colour of his arm looks quite alright

What camera are you using? shooting in jpeg or RAW?