Can you fix a face that is too dark, or harsh shadows?

Yes. The editor brings the face back into the light and softens harsh shadows by hand, keeping skin tones natural. There is one limit: if an area is pure black or completely blown out, there is no detail left to recover, and the editor will tell you what is realistic.

Is this a filter or preset?

No. Each photo is looked at on its own and graded by hand, so light and color are adjusted for that photo rather than a one-size-fits-all preset. That is why a phone portrait can end up with a polished headshot look, and a travel photo with a very different mood.

How do I tell you the look I want?

A short description is enough, for example "warm and bright" or "moody and dark". A reference image of the look you like helps even more. If you don't know, say what bothers you about the photo and the editor will suggest a direction.

Can you make a set of photos match each other?

Yes. Send them together and tell us which one is the look to match. The editor grades the others to the same light and color, which helps when the photos were taken in different places or at different times of day.

Will you change anything besides light and color?

No. Color correction changes light, color and tone only. People, objects and the background stay as they are. If you also want something removed or fixed, mention it in your order notes.

Is my photo edited by a real person or by AI?

By a real person. Every photo is assigned to a professional human editor who does the work by hand, and a human checks the result before delivery. AI tools are used only for narrow helper steps, never as a one-click filter.

How much does it cost?

Pricing is per photo, in credits, from 1 credit (US$8). The price and delivery time shown at checkout are an estimate. If your edit turns out to need more work than that, the editor pauses that photo and messages you with the extra amount, and nothing more is charged unless you agree. If you decline, that part is dropped and refunded.

How long does it take?

Most orders are back within 24 hours; larger batches take longer, and you'll see an estimate at checkout. There is no paid rush option. If you have a deadline, say so in your order notes and we'll do our best to fit it in, though we can't guarantee a date.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

Ask for changes: revisions are free for 14 days after delivery. They need to follow your original instructions (a new direction counts as a new order). If it still doesn't work out, you get a full refund. The full terms are in our revision policy.

Are my photos kept private?

Yes. We never share your photos or show them publicly, and we never use them for marketing. A few editing steps rely on third-party AI tools — here is exactly which ones, and what we can and can't guarantee. More in our Privacy Policy.

Service

Photo Color Correction Service

Tell us the look you want, and a real editor corrects the light and color of your photo by hand.

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From 1 credit (US$8)Per photo. Buy a credit pack upfront and save up to 20%.
24 hoursMost orders of up to 5 photos are back within 24 hours. You see the estimate before you pay.
14 daysFree revisions, with a full refund if it still doesn't work out.
PrivateWe never share or publicly show your photos.

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Examples use images created or licensed for this site, never real customer photos.

8 examples

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Color Grading Travel Photos

Transform the mood of your travel photos with cinematic color grading. Perfect for travel content, social media visuals, or personal albums.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Remove Yellow Tint

Remove yellow tint from a photo: a grandmother with a fresh-baked pie under a yellow kitchen light, corrected so her blouse and cabinets look white again.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Fix Backlit Face

Fix a backlit face in a photo: a graduate's face, dark against the low sun on campus, is brought back while the bright sky and lawn stay as they were.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Remove Branch Shadows from a Face

Remove the stripes of branch shadow across a face in a park portrait so the face reads clearly, while keeping natural shading and real outdoor light.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Remove Glare from Photo

Remove flash glare from a photo: the white burst and the phone reflected in the window behind an anniversary couple are gone, and her hair edge is clean again.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Maternity Beach Color Grading

Color grade a maternity beach photo: a flat gray-blue sunset walk is warmed to golden-hour light, with the couple and the waves kept as shot.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Vintage Photo Edit

More than a color filter: faded film tones and grain, plus creative touches like wind-swept hair or a soft dreamy vignette to make the retro mood stronger.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Photo Restoration for Overexposed Images

Bring back lost details in overexposed photos. A human editor rebuilds washed-out faces, skin texture and hair detail, using AI recovery tools only as helpers.

1 credit approx. US$8
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Frequently asked questions

About this service

Can you fix a face that is too dark, or harsh shadows?

Yes. The editor brings the face back into the light and softens harsh shadows by hand, keeping skin tones natural. There is one limit: if an area is pure black or completely blown out, there is no detail left to recover, and the editor will tell you what is realistic.
Is this a filter or preset?

No. Each photo is looked at on its own and graded by hand, so light and color are adjusted for that photo rather than a one-size-fits-all preset. That is why a phone portrait can end up with a polished headshot look, and a travel photo with a very different mood.
How do I tell you the look I want?

A short description is enough, for example "warm and bright" or "moody and dark". A reference image of the look you like helps even more. If you don't know, say what bothers you about the photo and the editor will suggest a direction.
Can you make a set of photos match each other?

Yes. Send them together and tell us which one is the look to match. The editor grades the others to the same light and color, which helps when the photos were taken in different places or at different times of day.
Will you change anything besides light and color?

No. Color correction changes light, color and tone only. People, objects and the background stay as they are. If you also want something removed or fixed, mention it in your order notes.

Ordering with Tucia

Is my photo edited by a real person or by AI?

By a real person. Every photo is assigned to a professional human editor who does the work by hand, and a human checks the result before delivery. AI tools are used only for narrow helper steps, never as a one-click filter.
How much does it cost?

Pricing is per photo, in credits, from 1 credit (US$8). The price and delivery time shown at checkout are an estimate. If your edit turns out to need more work than that, the editor pauses that photo and messages you with the extra amount, and nothing more is charged unless you agree. If you decline, that part is dropped and refunded.
How long does it take?

Most orders are back within 24 hours; larger batches take longer, and you'll see an estimate at checkout. There is no paid rush option. If you have a deadline, say so in your order notes and we'll do our best to fit it in, though we can't guarantee a date.
What if I'm not happy with the result?

Ask for changes: revisions are free for 14 days after delivery. They need to follow your original instructions (a new direction counts as a new order). If it still doesn't work out, you get a full refund. The full terms are in our revision policy.
Are my photos kept private?

Yes. We never share your photos or show them publicly, and we never use them for marketing. A few editing steps rely on third-party AI tools — here is exactly which ones, and what we can and can't guarantee. More in our Privacy Policy.
Still have a question?

Ask us before you order: contact us.

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