Photo editing is essential
A photograph is a moment in time captured forever. Surely you want that photo to be the best it can be? Editing has and will remain a part of the photographic process and it is a place where creativity can flourish and stories can be told.
Editing is a powerful tool for a photographer, not a dishonest practice, it is about bringing an image to life in the way you experienced the moment.
Here are three ways a good edit can make a photo better.
Enhance the visual impact, does your subject stand out or is it lost. Does the viewers eye get shown around the image or is it distracted and jumps all over the place? A lot of this can come down to the editing, adjusting exposure of the whole or parts of an image as the eye is drawn to the brightest parts and that may not be your subject.
Convey emotions or express the way it felt. If the sky is cloudy and stormy this creates a feeling in the viewer. Editing can help to set this mood, particularly around the use of colours.
Correcting limitations of the scene or the ability of the camera. When photographing in nature it is best to not interfere with the scene, so if there is a branch in the way you would not remove the branch in real life but you could in editing. A camera can only shot a range of bright and dark so some areas maybe too dark and with a little edit you can bring out the details. Now they existed in real life and the editor is just bringing them to life in the photo.
I hope you are inspired to embrace post-processing as an opportunity to elevate your images, tell compelling stories, and leave a lasting impact on your viewers. Go ahead, explore photo editing, and watch as your photos get better and better.
I use Adobe Lightroom on my iPad for all my editing, it’s easier and makes a difference. Consider downloading the app yourself. There is a free, limited feature option or a pay monthly full feature option to choose from. The below is an affiliate link and The Travel Photo Coach will earn a small commission that supports this website should you make a purchase, it will cost you nothing more, thank you!