Forgot to use flash on before pics... :(

debbyrae3

Okay, so I had my husband take some pics with our DSLR, but we forgot to pop the flash up so it would flash and the pictures came out really dark. I tried using Picnik to lighten it, but it comes out cartoony and makes my gray shirt look really too dark.

Is there anything I can do to fix it (if one of you can do it, I'll gladly let you and would appreciate it) or will I need/have to take new pics?

binary_jester

I believe photoshop has an online version of their program you can use for free. I have the newest photoshop and I can see if i can lighten them also.

CherokeeBabe

There's a program called GIMP that is basically a free version of Photoshop, you can get it online, might help!

Kminor67

I would just re-take them. You're only 5 lbs in. Do it before you lose anymore, though.

debbyrae3

I believe photoshop has an online version of their program you can use for free. I have the newest photoshop and I can see if i can lighten them also.

I would love that. Give me a moment and I'll host the pics and edit this post with links to the pics! I'd greatly appreciate it! I had to have my husband take my pics. May take some more tonight just for grins so I can be sure to get good ones.

But if you can edit them to get them lighter and maybe even crop them closer, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!

ETA: Images

debbyrae3

I would just re-take them. You're only 5 lbs in. Do it before you lose anymore, though.

The 5 pounds was lost pre-P90X (I start tonight)

debbyrae3

There's a program called GIMP that is basically a free version of Photoshop, you can get it online, might help!

Sweet! I'm on the work computer right now, but will look at that tonight at home!

binary_jester

I believe photoshop has an online version of their program you can use for free. I have the newest photoshop and I can see if i can lighten them also.

I would love that. Give me a moment and I'll host the pics and edit this post with links to the pics! I'd greatly appreciate it! I had to have my husband take my pics. May take some more tonight just for grins so I can be sure to get good ones.

But if you can edit them to get them lighter and maybe even crop them closer, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!

ETA: Images

I can't see photobucket at work, but I can alter them when I get home. PS is loaded on my laptop anyway

debbyrae3

I believe photoshop has an online version of their program you can use for free. I have the newest photoshop and I can see if i can lighten them also.

I would love that. Give me a moment and I'll host the pics and edit this post with links to the pics! I'd greatly appreciate it! I had to have my husband take my pics. May take some more tonight just for grins so I can be sure to get good ones.

But if you can edit them to get them lighter and maybe even crop them closer, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!

ETA: Images

I can't see photobucket at work, but I can alter them when I get home. PS is loaded on my laptop anyway

No worries at all! Thanks so much! I really appreciate your help. Your posts help whether they're intended at me or not (you have great info!)