Ever wondered why your photos don't look as good as the scene you remember? 🤔 The answer isn't a new camera or expensive software—it's mastering seven simple editing adjustments that transform flat photos into stunning images. ✨
Host Rick McEvoy reveals the exact editing workflow professional photographers use on EVERY photo. Learn how to make your images pop without spending hours editing or a fortune on gear. 💥
These aren't complex techniques—they're straightforward adjustments that offer massive returns in quality. Start with the best photo you can capture, then take it to the next level! 🎯
💥 What You'll Master in This Episode:
- Crop & Straighten First 🖼️✂️ Refine composition, fix crooked horizons, and verticalize buildings for that clean, professional look.
- White Balance Magic ⚪🌈 Use the eyedropper tool on neutral greys to instantly correct color casts—game-changing for portraits, interiors, and landscapes.
- Exposure Control ☀️💡 Go beyond the basic exposure slider to master highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks for perfect brightness.
- Contrast for Punch 💥 Add depth and drama by making blacks blacker and whites whiter—without clipping your histogram.
- Dimension with Highlights & Shadows 🌓 Recover detail in bright skies and dark areas for images that feel three-dimensional.
- Vibrance Over Saturation 🌈🎨 Make colors pop naturally without the cartoonish look—plus the secret of Lightroom's Color Mixer.
- Sharpening Secrets 🔍 The finishing touch that makes photos crisp without introducing noise or artifacts.
📚 Related Resources & Next Steps
➡️ Next Episode (Fortnightly): Episode 220: The Photographer's Eye: See a Great Photo Before You Take It. 👁️
⬅️ Last Episode: Episode 218: Train Your Eye: Master Photography Right Where You Are. 🎒
📊 Deep Dive on Histograms: Episode 114: What Is A Histogram And How Can It Help Us When We Shoot? & Episode 164: Understanding Histograms In Photography.
🎨 Is Editing Cheating? Episode 92: Is Editing Photos Cheating? Well Is It? Well What Do You Think?
🛠️ Essential Gear: Episode 216: Essential Accessories for Every Photographer (Without Breaking the Bank).
🏠 Ready to Go Pro? Check out Rick's splendid "How to Become a Real Estate Photographer" course on the Courses Page.
Find Rick Online: Rick McEvoy Photography
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Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer on my website Rick McEvoy Photography.com/courses
Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer at Rick McEvoy Photography.com
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Cheers from me Rick
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