I learned that each time I look at my photos I find something new I want to tweak. I posted the below picture in my Project 365 a few days ago but when I revisited it this morning I found I didn’t like my edit anymore and changed it. This is part of the reason I would have a hard time going “pro”. Even when I take pictures for friends, I find myself fixing or changing something on the photos each time I look at them.
First edit
Second edit
Which do you like better???
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I do that ALL the time! I even go back after I post something, redo it, and post the new one. (Just realized if someone reads my feed, the first one shows up – whoops!) I think you’re right…I like the second edit better because it looks warmer and lighter. But if I hadn’t seen them side by side, I would have loved your original. Love the shot, love the shoes!
i definitely like the second!! skin tone looks much better. i am starting a photoshop class this week – i am very excited!!
i too love the second one better – skin tones are better and the colors much richer :-D
It’s a curse! I’m always second guessing myself too. I like the second one better. First looks slightly underexposed – not bad, just when you compare it to the second edit.
She is too cute!!
I am constantly doing that. I feel the same way about going pro. I am nowhere near that, but my friends keep asking me about it and I am constantly explaining why I am not a professional. I have had to tell them not to call me that to other people. And you know, my photos are better than average, but no where near a real professional.
I do like the second edit better. However, I still think it is a little cool. But I know part of that could be due to posting on the web.
I like the second edit, I think the colors pop more and the crop is better. i came across this tutorial, maybe it will help you with your button?
http://paperheartcamera.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-blog-button-grab-box.html
You are a saint!! Thanks so much Janell!!
This actually took me a few takes to determine the difference, so I think that means, they’re both awesome! Although, after identifying changes, I pick the second one!
I really like the second one. The colors and the photo in general are a tiny bit brighter. I do this with all of my photos. One thing I’ve learned [not necessarily this week, but in general] is that while a photo may “technically” say that it’s exposed correctly, sometimes the best photos are the ones that would be classified as over-exposed.
I agree, I like my photos a little over-exposed as well :O)
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