Photographic Techniques - October 2024 — The Bartram Garden Club, Inc.

Benefits of Post Processing in Photography

By Kim -Brewer - Bettencourt

When photographing wildlife, particularly birds, butterflies and insects, the challenge lies in capturing a moving object. When using a cellphone camera, that challenge is compounded since most photographs taken with a cellphone are handheld. Movement of our hands or the subject will affect the sharpness and overall quality of the image. The use of a tripod, whether with a cellphone or a digital camera, will always give a sharper outcome, though sighting a tripod camera on a moving object can also be challenging.

Post editing, is most common in photography to achieve the best outcome for clarity, light, sharpness, and overall personal satisfaction of your image, after the image has been captured on camera.

Cell phones have built in editing software, and there are also apps available that can enhance your photographs substantially. Snapseed is a personal favorite of mine as well as many cell phone photographers and there are numerous support groups on Facebook that are helpful in learning how to use it to your best advantage.

Digital cameras come with their own software for editing, and there are many software options available for editing digital photography, with Lightroom and Photoshop among the favorites.

Below are some simple photographs taken of wildflowers and insects that have been enhanced through post editing processes.

Kim Brewer - Bettencourt