Photo Correction Phases
One of the reasons I am so slow in posting photos is because I try to correct them so they look presentable. Here is a worst case scenerio. It is a tintype of my Great-Grandfather and his brother that has darkened over the years.
Original
Tonal Correction
Finished Version
As you can see, there was some work to be done. I will admit that I am not as fast as someone who does photo restoration work everyday, but I am getting there. For those who are interested in the photo restoration process, checkout this great book: Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching by Katrin Eismann.