How To Add A Smile With Photoshop Elements

[MeMe]

A million people teaching how to do this you are my 'go to' guy. I like your calm and easy style and your sensible approach. Thank you for this I have a grumpy baby to make smile. :) Now grandma is smiling too.

[linnerlu]

Thank you! I'd tried something similar with the smudge tool, and it didn't work NEARLY as well! You've solved one of my biggest problems, and I appreciate you.

[EssentialPSElements]

Hey Linda - I'm happy to hear that it helped you. I can see why you would try the Smudge Tool. You were on the right track but just needed the right tool. Good luck. - Rick

[TheReddog]

great explanation! very understanable, the way you put is is great.

[MachadoMadeiras]

Very good video. You did with so many details that I could understand it all.

[EssentialPSElements]

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that you find my info helpful.
You're the second person to mention the no crosshairs thing so I did a little investigating and found others had the same question.
Apparently it's the difference between the Mac and PC versions of Elements. I used a Mac for the video, so I assume you have a PC. For some reason you just don't get the crosshairs with the PC version.
For your other Brush question, if you have CapsLock on you get a crosshair instead of a circle. - Rick

[lindamarie]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. I had no idea this could be done to a photo and I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

[EssentialPSElements]

I know, it is amazing how it can change the whole mood of the photo. Glad you liked it, thanks for letting me know. - Rick

[EssentialPSElements]

Thank you Steven. I appreciate your kind words. And thank you for subscribing and commenting. - Rick

[Scrapia]

Thanks for the tutorial; The phrase: "I have never seen my mother in law look like this" made my day !!!! ;-)))

[SJ-evby]

Excellent—what a great way to add a smile—looks so much more natural than just pulling up the edges of the lips with liquify. Thank you.

[EssentialPSElements]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it, thanks for letting me know. - Rick

[rgfeaster]

Great tip, Rick! I was unfamiliar with the Liquify tool, and I can see how powerful it can be. Thanks!

[Stetson]

This was a great tutorial. All those pictures of people that wrecked an otherwise great shot get a second chance at cheese. thanks again Rick.

[EssentialPSElements]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. And thank YOU for taking the time to leave me your nice comment. - Rick

[DavidWilson-mebs]

Many thanks for sharing this video Rick, I'm new to PSE 12 and wanted to bent part of an image a was working on and not been onto the LIQUIFY  tool before and was feeling a little bewildered. Your tutorial has pointed my in the right direction. Thanks again.

[theoschela]

Absolutely Practical Rick!
Think of all those group shots we can revisit for a little touch-up!
...and plenty of my own too since I'm smile-shy in photos.
Thanks!
[Will Bailey]

[EssentialPSElements]

You're welcome Edno. Thank YOU for the nice compliment. - Rick

[EssentialPSElements]

I'm glad to hear that because I make a conscious effort to include all the necessary info so that viewers of all levels, even beginners can use it. Thanks for the comment. - Rick

[MIZZNIGHTINGALE]

awesome just absolutely awesome. so glad i found your website. i was able to practice at the same time by splitting my screen side by side. i did this practicing with one photo and three of your videos so far. you teach with such simplicity for all of us at different levels can understand. i so appreciate you sharing your knowledge. thanks a bunch. i have a question, why dont i see the cross hairs in the circle. also when i use brush tool i have cross hairs and no circle what am i doing wrong?