Editing
Using post-processing to support a photograph, not replace it.
Editing can meaningfully improve a photograph, but it works best as a way of clarifying what's already there — adjusting light, contrast, and color — rather than trying to fundamentally change or fix a poorly composed image after the fact.
Start with light and contrast
Before adjusting color, it usually helps to get exposure and contrast right first. Small adjustments to shadows and highlights often do more to improve a photograph's feel than any color-specific edit.
Consistency over intensity
A consistent, restrained editing style across a body of work tends to read as more intentional than a single heavily edited image. Developing a light, repeatable editing approach is often more valuable long-term than chasing a dramatic look on any one photograph.
