1. Duplicate the background layer and rename it ‘Natalie’s Eye Pop’ (of course).
2. Select the dodge tool and lighten the iris.
Stay away for the thin, darker, perimeter of the iris and the pupil.
I generally set the tool as follows:
Brush Size: Varies depending on the size of the eye.
Brush Hardness: 10%
Range: Midtones
Exposure: 20%
3. Select the burn tool and darken the perimeter of the iris and the pupil.*
I generally set the tool as follows:
Brush Size: Varies depending on the size of the eye.
Brush Hardness: 5-10%
Brush Range: Shadows
Exposure: no greater than 15%
*You may also decide to slightly extend the eyelashes by changing your brush size to roughly 5px and running the burn tool along the length of the lashes. I rarely do this, but it can add a more dramatic pop for fashion pics.