Make people look older - This is how it works with Photoshop

In this tutorial, I will show you how you can make a person look older or younger with the help of Adobe Photoshop. This can be particularly useful when editing portrait photos or wanting to achieve special effects. We will be using a new filter that can produce great results, even though it is still in the beta phase. Let's dive right into the implementation!

Main Takeaways

• Use the Smart Portrait Filter among the new RAL Filter options in Photoshop.
• Create a new layer to be able to edit and hide your enhancements more flexibly.
• Use the Clone Stamp tool to retouch small imperfections in the image.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, open your image in Photoshop. Then go to the new filters to find the Smart Portrait Filter.

When you have the filters open, the program needs a moment to load. Sometimes this takes a few moments, so be patient.

In the menu, now select "Beta Filters" and look for Smart Portrait. If you haven't downloaded this filter yet, simply click on the cloud icon to download and activate it.

Once the filter is active, you will see a series of sliders. To make the person look older, you need to slide the feature slider all the way to the right for facial features.

Depending on the desired aging effect, you can adjust the intensity. In our example, we set it to the maximum of 50 to achieve the greatest aging effect.

After applying the filter, you will notice that the result is not perfect. Sometimes Photoshop struggles with the calculations. Therefore, it is important to know that the filter is still in the beta phase.

To correct any minor flaws, I recommend creating a new layer. Click on the layer menu and choose "New Layer."

Now select the "Clone Stamp" tool. Why a new layer? This way, you can adjust and hide your enhancement steps flexibly to have a better comparison between before and after.

Before you start retouching, make sure the Clone Stamp is active on the correct area. Select the most recent area to use it as a basis for your retouching.

Now, carefully brush over the areas of the image you want to enhance with a brush that is not too hard. This way, you can discreetly cover up the unwanted areas.

Use the Clone Stamp to work deliberately and precisely. Make sure to constantly select new areas to make the retouch look natural.

It is important to be patient and retouch as well as possible to achieve a perfect result in the end. I recommend finding a good balance between quick adjustments and careful work.

Once you have completed all the corrections, you can apply the changes and see how the final image looks. With some practice, you will be able to make this effect appear lifelike.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to edit photos in Photoshop using the Smart Portrait filter to make people appear older. By making specific adjustments with the filter and retouching with the Clone Stamp tool, you can achieve impressive results.