Gentle clarity for a slightly soft face
When a portrait feels soft at its intended display size, ask for a small improvement in readable eye, eyebrow and hair detail. Keep the original expression and avoid turning the whole image into a field of equally sharp edges. Strong sharpening can make eyelashes look drawn on or create bright outlines around glasses. If the source has severe motion blur or a very small face, a sharper-looking result may contain invented detail. A clearer original photograph is usually the better starting point. Judge the face before judging the background.













