Damien Symonds

Yep, it's great.

I don't think the lighting is much of an issue. It's just nice even light, nothing too harsh or directional. Do NOT try to do this digitally only. It'll look dodgy every time.

I can't see it, no, but from what you describe, I'd say gentle low-opacity cloning would be the solution.

Yep, I reckon this is feasible. It won't be exactly easy, but I'm confident it's possible. I think you should set up the rug/backdrop exactly how you want it in your studio. I'd suggest cream if possible. Put a wine bottle or something where the kid would be, to focus on. Once you have a few photos of the setup, we can talk about the transposition.

What about if you add a gradient layer? Do you see it then too?

Sharpening only happens for output, whether it be print or web. So definitely never apply it before sending to PS.

This is a great question. I can't think of anything, apart from, of course, getting the white balance right. Let's see if anyone else has advice.

Oh.my.God.

No you didn't. My instructions clearly say: Editing in the dark is madness. Completely terrible. http://www.damiensymonds.net/2012/01/light-around-your-computer.html

Hi Julia, which X-Rite do you have? Are you following my instructions here?

Silver lining. Time to do it properly. http://www.damiensymonds.net/act_web.html

I'm so sorry, I don't even know what Proselect is.

Ah yeah, that's the blue channel. It always suffers the most. Don't worry, this is great. It'll print perfectly.

May I see it with the 88/50 that you mentioned?

I don't know the reason. That's just a size that Adobe like. I can't think of a reason, no. May I see it? http://www.damiensymonds.net/2013/09/grabbing-700x700px-100-crop.html No.

How did you go?

How did you go?

The number on the Dell is meaningless.

In the Spyder software? On the screen that looks something like this? http://www.damiensymonds.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/03s5elite18.gif

Great. And when you say 46, you're talking about the Spyder's reading? Not the number on the Dell itself?

Hi Candi, which Spyder do you have, and what screen is it?

What does your printer manual advise? Usually print resolution is 300ppi, but some differ.

Ok, great. Well, it should be a very simply matter of adding a white Solid Color layer, and masking it on. No gradients needed, nor any noise. Very straightforward.

Do you mean the reflection below them? I don't see any shadows.

Great.