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This lesson demonstrates how to remove shadows from photographs. To work along, you can download my Livingston Daisy image Here. Unzip and open it onto Photoshop’s workspace.
An alternative lesson (using the Shadows and Highlights command), can be found here!
Undo and Navigation Steps
Two ways of undoing steps are from the top menu, Edit then Step Backwards. Alternatively, click a previous snapshot in the History Palette.
Navigate (zoom in and pan) your image using the Navigator Palette,
or the Zoom Tool. 
Activate The Hand Tool by tapping the Spacebar, keeping the Spacebar pressed, pan your image in the usual way. 
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Open your image onto Photoshop’s workspace.
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Then from the left-side toolbar, activate the Dodge Tool.
And set the following Midtones and Soft Brush attributes.
 
Note
For different photographs, experiment with Range, Brush Size and Exposure. For even results, it is best to utilise a low Exposure, reapplying it as necessary.
Now, (if necessary) zoom into your image, and (one click at a time) apply the Dodge brush over an area that is in shadow.
For good results, be prepared to take your time and build the effect slowly.
This is a technique that cannot be rushed! If the effect is too light, either Step Backwards, or click an earlier snapshot in the History Palette. Additionally, as you work around your image, change the size of your brush and the Exposure as necessary. Keep zooming out of your image, to see how your work is progressing.
  
Tip
If necessary, soften the effect with the Blur Tool. 
With a low Strength, gently soften (blend) the area where you have removed the shadow.
After you have removed the shadows, your work is ready to save, as demonstrated in my tutorial here.
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