using adobe cs3 or iphoto....
knowing that i never edit photos and dont know how to use photoshop
No time like the present to learn.
I take out the reflections on glasses of all chosen pictures for the bride and groom album's I design. Due to the volume of images (my studio shoots up to 4 weddings a Saturday (using trusted subcontractors), and the fact that I'm the guy who does the post during the week on all the images, I do this often.
The below technique is pretty basic, but for a beginner, it's a great way to start. I'm suggesting it, because in the world of retouching, you'll be using it often. In addition to unwanted reflections, this also works great for smiles, closed eyes, bad expressions, etc. That's why I'm suggesting this instead of other techniques, which you might need in this case. I'll let someone else explain those OR post the picture and I'll explain when I see it and I have more time. You can also email me at
mattw126@mac.com
I always start by looking at other shots taken of the subject. If there's one that was shot inside (without direct flash), I'll use this image. If it's a sunglass reflection, this probably won't apply, but another image might have less reflection, start with that.
Simply make a selection using the marquee tool (keyboard shortcut: M), and grab as much face as you want (you can't really overdue it).
Next select the Move tool (V) and drag your selection into the picture your editing.
Reduce the opacity to something like 50% in the layers palette and use Free Transform (Command + T) until the glasses match up. It's important to hold down the Shift key while enlarging as it constrains proportions.
Select the Eraser tool (E) and control click (secondary mouse button) on the canvas to reduce the softness of the brush. Experiment with what works best with the image and erase everything on the 'borrowed' sunglass' layer that you don't need. Using a soft brush usually blends the new layer in well.
Bring your opacity back up and make sure color cast is not an issue using curves, levels, selective color, etc. all found under Image> Adjustments.
Flatten the image under the menu Layers and then use the Clone Stamp (S) to refine your retouch.
In this image I used his left eye to recreate his 'right eye' using the above technique. Just add a Edit> Transform > Flip Horizontal step, if one eye is good, but the other is unable to be retrieved.
After writing all that, I can't help but think this technique will not apply at all to your situation, but it's a good tool to have in your toolbox for future portrait issues. I hope it helps in this regard. Like I mentioned if you post the image, I can tell you the specific, fastest way of remedying your problem - to the best of my knowledge.
