I've always loved I Heart Faces and their Friday Fix It. I only use free software. Picnik is my free online editing software of choice. Steps are marked below. Subtle editing is my preference. Sharpening the eyes and softening the other features and warming up the picture.
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER
Exposure was fine.
Sharpen to 25.
Color--
Desaturated slightly with some color still there. Increased temp slightly warm.
Effects--
Boost: decreased to 25%
Tint: Adv mode--Lighten; Fade 70%; Tint color to pink, soft.
Soften: Softness @ 25%; fade 70%; effects painting--reduce brush, click on original, click on eyes to bring out sharpness and soften all other features.
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