Help with shadows...

[scrappyethel]

I have a photo that I am attaching and it has really dark shadows caused by the body, used fill flash but was a little too much I guess....I have tried "painting" over the darkness specifically the darkest shadows right next to her arm and hand which she wants lightened but am drawing a blank. Any suggestions? Thanks

[KathrynWilson]

You can try to use Curves or Levels selectively to lighten that section, but it's very difficult to do - I would probably clone stamp out that area.

[scrappyethel]

Hi, thanks for your response, but I found an idea in Scott Kelby's book "The photoshop cs2Book for digital photographers" about burning and dodging and I think it now looks good and feel that the customer will be pleased. What do you think?

[PowerPix]

The second looks the same to me......
I would help but the photo is to waayyyyyy to small to do anything with. I recommend cloning out the shadow, as was mentioned above. Good Luck!!!!!

[yorkiemom]

I also don't see much difference...the shadow of her or the tree is still there. I also would clone it out.