Specific Colour correction please

[Denita]

I love this photo of my son's first day of school, but disappointed he looks so dark. Is anyone able to lighten him so it looks natural please? I try but I'm not very good at it. Thank you so much!

 

[Babine]

Lighting, hand movement and focus corrections. facial sharpening and a slight blur added to the background.

 

[Denita]

Thank you very much for this! And thanks for the explanation on how it was done. Much appreciated!

 

[Babine]

Thank you very much for this! And thanks for the explanation on how it was done. Much appreciated!

You're welcome.