Is Your Photo Ready? 10 Crucial Checks Before You Share
When it comes to post-processing, the possibilities are endless. But how do you determine when a photo is truly finished? While many have a workflow for starting edits, knowing when to stop is equally crucial. In this enlightening presentation, Erin Babnik will unveil ten essential checks to ensure your photos leave a lasting impression. Join us and learn how to refine your images for maximum impact.
Release Date: 2024-08-15
Lessons
Introduction
Join Erin as she introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 1 seconds
Look at it with Fresh Eyes
The first thing you can do is step away from your work and come back with fresh eyes.
Duration: 11 mins 3 seconds
Compare with Previous Edits
Try comparing the photo you are currently working on with other photos you have finished.
Duration: 1 mins 42 seconds
The Flip Test
Another way to see your photo with fresh eyes is to try looking at it flipped and rotated different ways.
Duration: 6 mins 8 seconds
View it as a Thumbnail
Try stepping way back by zooming out until your photo is as small as a thumbnail.
Duration: 4 mins 28 seconds
Check the Edges
Be sure to check along the margins of the frame to ensure there are no distractions.
Duration: 6 mins 34 seconds
Check the Histogram
While there's no one correct histogram, it can be helpful to examine the histogram of your photo as part of your overall checklist.
Duration: 5 mins 22 seconds
Pixel Peep
Be sure to examine your photo at 100% or 1:1 view to look for any artifacts or problems.
Duration: 3 mins 27 seconds
Compare with other Photographs
There can be value found in looking at your photo in context with other photographs.
Duration: 3 mins 43 seconds
Get Creative with a Title
As you look at your photo a creative title can help guide your editing process.
Duration: 7 mins 52 seconds
Make a Test Print
Go ahead and print that photo to look at that hard copy and evaluate the photo on paper.
Duration: 4 mins 56 seconds