I think a lot of times most people assume that the images on my blog come directly out of my camera, well that is not the case. Every image posted on here has gone through an editing process. Although it is extremely important to get everything right in the camera first (like FOCUS, exposure, shutter speed, aperture and white balance), there are adjustments that can be made later whether for artistic purposes or otherwise. Quality post processing is very important and is what makes a professional stand out from the rest. It also allows for developing a specific style. I’m going to show two images that I’ve edited. First is my dog Baci, doing what he loves most. Second is of my husband acting goofy, and yes that is a fork that he’s trying to put up his nose. Let me know what you think?
The first image is SOOC (straight out of camera), no adjustments have been made. The image is under exposed and blah. My settings were 200 iso, 500 shutter speed, and 2.8 aperture. Of course Baci looks adorable anyway!
This is the image once it’s been color corrected and cropped for better composition.
And this is the finished image that has gone through my editing process. Even thought I loved the long drool line under his chin I decided to get rid of it in the final image. I also sharpened, vignetted and adjusted the colors accordingly. I LOVE it!
Second example, SOOC. The image is a little under exposed and pretty scary. My setting were 640 iso, 100 shutter speed, and 2.8 aperture, kitchen window directly behind me.
Second . . . is color corrected!
Third . . . although I can’t edit out the scary part, this image has gone through my special editing process. Small blemished have been removed, eyes have been sharpened, skin smoothed and colors have been boosted. Imagine waking up to that everyday – kidding!!
