I got photoshop, mainly so I can start editing my own photos instead of waiting to get them back from photographers. Anyways, took some self-portraits last night and now trying to edit them. Its driving me crazy! I can't get ride of the shadows, nor make it look professional! I try looking up tutorials, but I just get confused. I sorta just need someone to walk me through the whole process so I can understand it.
Anyways, for incentive purposes, here's a sample of what I'm trying to edit:

Yes, that is me.




