How I Edit my Photos

 

I use PicMonkey  for most of my photo editing.  This video is sped up. It takes me an average of 15 to 20 minutes to edit one photo depending on what needs to be done.

30-40 minutes if I add a poem or verse.

Essentially, what I do is, 

1. Add my logo (JuReam) 

2. Adjust exposure

3. Brighten and enhance eyes

4. Airbrush face, remove any blemishes, soften the look of the facial skin

5. Brighten and enhance photo subject (this case, Melissa)

6. Add a darkened edge to photo

7. Lighten shadows on subject's face

8. Adjust focus

9. Choose a lightroom or filter setting

10. Tweak little things and save :)

I always save an original, and a version of each filter or lightroom setting. 

before editing

after editing.

So.....small rant....

Alot of people think photography is nothing more than the actual taking of the photograph, but it is MUCH more than that.  

The photographer must carefully select where the photograph is taken, the gas bill to travel to the photoshoot location, how the subject stands, where the subject looks, how there body is positioned, how the lighting falls, listening to others interjecting their own ideas during the shoot,  what edits looks best, the editing time, making a cd, ordering prints, and on and on. Plus maintenance of camera and equipment, plus camera costs.

Most photographers who are freelance or trying to start their own business are severely underpaid and many make less than minimum wage. 

.....end of rant.... its just on my mind lately.  

Just remember if you ever decide to have photos done, they will last longer than anything else you may have, and they are memories in a tangible form. Investing in GOOD photos is never a mistake.  And they are worth it :)

 God bless, 

~Rebecca

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