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[library_of_sex]

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[library_of_sex]

Hmmm, I can't say I actually have one. I usually crop my image down to 100x100, copy the base twice, set the first copy to Screen and the second to Soft Light, and then use Color Balance to completely change around the natural tones of the image. I often use 2-3 Color Balance layers to get the shades I want, and then throw a Vibrance layer over everything to make everything bolder and more eye-catching. If the image still doesn't look exactly as I want, I use Curves to boost the contrast and make the lighter parts brighter and the shadowy parts darker. Every now and then, I utilize Selective Colors in between one of my Color Balance layers, usually to decrease the yellow or magenta in the image. Not really the most interesting answer, but I'm hoping it'll be of assistance to you somehow, Amanda! :)

[serialbathera]

I meant to reply sooner... those are great tips, I am going to have to try some of them, thanks so much for answering my question :)

[library_of_sex]

No problem, hon! If you have anymore questions, just let me know! :)