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Lesson 34 of 39Pet Retouching

Pet Eyes

Lighten pet eyes, enhance color, and add catchlights for more engaging pet portraits.

Article· 3 min

Pet eye enhancement makes the difference between a snapshot and a professional pet portrait. Evoto provides Eye Lightening, Eye Color Enhancement, and Catchlights to bring life and sparkle to animal eyes.

How to do it

  1. In Pet Retouching, expand the Eyes group.

  2. Eye Lightening: brightens the overall eye area for a more alert, engaging look.

  3. Eye Color Enhancement: intensifies the natural eye color for richer, more vibrant results.

  4. Catchlights: adds or enhances light reflections in the eyes that create liveliness.

Try it

Open a close-up pet portrait. Apply Eye Lightening at 40%, then add Catchlights to see the difference in expression. The eyes should look brighter and more alive without looking artificial.

Watch out for

  • Over-lightened pet eyes look unnatural — especially on dark-eyed breeds.

  • Catchlights should match the lighting direction in the scene.

Source: Pet Eyes — Evoto Support

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