Here is a sample of what I'm able to do editing wise - I've gotten pretty good at removing small imperfections. I've got more to learn but give me a little more time and I'll be able to tackle the runny nose.
In the top photo the subject matter is out of focus. The camera focused on the mirror and not the intended subject. The easiest way to correct the problem is to turn the camera from auto focus to manual ( as seen in the bottom photo). If your camera doesn't have this option then focus on something else (about the same distances as your subject matter) and keep the shutter pressed half way down to lock focus -reposition your camera and click. This same type of focusing problem happens when shooting through a chain link fence (like at the zoo) - with this simple little trick you can capture all those great photos.
