How to fix this photo?

[aldercreek]

We took the kids to the 4-H fair this week, and silly me didn't want to carry my camera around because whenever I do, I don't really use it. Well, the kids were being super cute, so I ended up taking a bunch of pictures with my camera phone. So now I have some pictures that I want to scrap, but they are all low resolution, and kind of blurry. here's a sample -


Any tips on what I can do with PSE 5 to improve this picture?

[biancka]

I just used Lightroom and this is what I came up with.........



Not sure if this is what you wanted though

*hugz*

[SeattleSheri]

I'm not sure what PSE has available, but I would try noise removal, sharpening and an duplicate overlay. Converting to B&W may help too!

[scrapyardkath]

I used iPhoto to boost the color, sharpen and reduce noise then did curves in PS.
PM me your email and I'll send you the file...

Luckily I have a really good cell phone camera, but I fix them up like this. Many of my LOs are actually from my phone because my Olympus is HUGE!!!

[scrappypat]

Try duplicating the layer and then using blending mode of "multiply" and adjust the intensity. You can add other layers and try other blending modes playing with the intensity. When I have a picture that is too dark on the other hand I find that a screen mode is a good first start on fixing it. Just remember to save to a new name and keep the original, you may find a new technique some time and it is always best to start with an original, HTH.

[blushbutter]

I'm not sure if adobe elements has filters in it.
But what I do to sharpen low quality photos it to:

1. duplicate layer
2. set the blending mode to overlay
3. got to menu >Filter> Other> Highpass
4. set the level between 5 to 6 or use preview and choose a setting you best like.
5. Merge layers
6. Repeat steps if necessary but instead of merging erase with soft brush eraser the parts you want to keep softer.

I totally understand wanting to keep those cute photos!

Oh I just remembered if you put a slight grain/texture over the photo it gives it the appearance of a sharper image to