Photo Editing and Photography

In as much as we lay hefty amounts of pressure on the gadgets we use in taking pictures, more weight rests on the finishing of the picture; its editing. Photo editing is concerned with adding a totally new layer and new look to the original photo, its essence is to enhance the photo. And even though the camera lens has come a long way, it still has its shortcomings and thus cannot perceive exactly as the human eye which evidently means that the lens cannot always satisfy the human eye. Editing brings us close to this much-needed satisfaction.

Of recent, there has been a surge in the number programs that can easily produce photo editing effects, some are free while others are paid for, the levels of proficiency needed to run these programs also vary, from Beginners and Professionals. Free photo editing programs are better for a beginner to figure out how to utilize then an upgrade to a Licensed Program is acceptable when you feel comfortable enough and want to advance your photo editing skills. A few of these programs are listed below;

1. Clipping Path

2. GIMP,

3. Serif PhotoPlus,

4. Picture It

5. Adobe Photoshop

6. Paint.NET,

7. PhotoImpact

8. Pixia

9. Paintshop Pro

10. ImageForge

But before all these, photo editing seemed like a mysterious procedure, just performed by specialists. It depended on exposure to chemicals, great timing, and a greater deal of care.

Photo editing is so widely used these days that it has become part of our art and our daily culture, from our billboards to applying that social media filter, to magazines, brochures, book covers, the list is endless.

The art of photo editing is not limited to only Photographers who manipulate pictures by adding new effects to the original image, it also extends to Digital artists who use technological devices to make art and to Graphic designers who have reached an expert level in photo editing as they use photo editing to composite images. There are also personal uses of Photo editing, from enhancing our family pictures to editing pictures with social media applications just as Snapchat and Instagram. Photo editing can entail one or more of the follow

• Cropping
• Noise Reduction
• Balancing exposures

Cropping is the removal of outer parts of a picture to enhance framing or change aspect ratio.

2. Resizing

Is the modification of a picture size, example, when you want to use a picture but it is too big or too small, then you resize.

3. Adding Effects

In programs used to editing photos, there are many effects that can be used in editing the picture. A user can apply many shades to the photos to make them exceptional. They can apply different layers or additional effects, changing lighting and coloration

Photos that are taken at high or low ISO levels have small noise that shows on them. They give the picture a blurred output, so the editing programs give the choice to set the noise level at ordinary point and make the photo clear.

This has to do with the combination of colors in the image. This tool permits the user to adjust the exposure to three different levels, i.e. low, ideal, high. The user can chose to leave the original exposure ratio and also apply more filters to the image to make it catchier.

There is a question of whether the photos should to be altered or balanced in any way. A few people will absolutely express that it diminishes the originality of the photo. I think that edited photos are art on their own, there is no need comparing the two different versions of the picture even though one might be an offspring of the other. It is also wise to note that what looks great in human eyes might not look pleasing enough if viewed from the screen of a gadget. It is always worth it to experience the satisfaction of attaining desired results when editing photos, because this standard can attract prospective customers.