how much do you edit your wedding photographs?
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By now, you probably know how much I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS. For me, there’s nothing like capturing the connection between two human beings. But you might be curious: just how much do I edit those photos after the photo shoot?
Well, let’s see.
First up, let's clear the air on EDITING VS. RETOUCHING — two words that might sound similar but are totally different.
EDITING is about basic adjustments like tweaking colors, adjusting light, straightening up a wonky horizon.
RETOUCHING, on the other hand, is about altering parts of the photo — like erasing that random person in the background or smoothing out skin. You’ve probably seen those infamous Photoshop fails online — like a model with three arms or a leg that just doesn’t look right. Yep, that’s retouching gone wrong!
Nowadays we have a third option, which is RETOUCHING with AI TOOLS. And let me tell you, it’s a GAME-CHANGER. Now, it takes just seconds to remove the street sign right above your head, or that group of tourists behind you.
But here’s the thing—aside from removing those unwanted elements in the background, I believe in keeping the photos AS REALISTIC AS POSSIBLE.
Your wedding photos should tell the true story of your day, with all its beautiful, messy, and memorable moments. Unless it’s absolutely necessary (like if you wake up with an unwelcome pimple on your face), I usually avoid heavy retouching.
Besides, there is another good reason to keep retouching to a minimum. I want to CELEBRATE REAL BEAUTY, just as it is. I’m firmly AGAINST TOXIC BEAUTY STANDARDS — that pressure us to look a certain way, to be slim, to have perfect skin, to have flawless hair, etc.
It doesn’t really help anyone. So, unless it’s something small like removing an unexpected blemish, I prefer to keep the photos natural and TRUE TO LIFE.
However, editing is a different story. As wedding photographers, WE DON’T ALWAYS HAVE CONTROL over things — the lighting, the colors, or even where people decide to stand. Sometimes, the photos might need A LITTLE HELP to get rid of that weird purple tint on someone’s skin or to balance out the contrast between sun and shade.
That’s where editing WORKS ITS MAGIC. It’s all about making those adjustments to ensure your photos look their absolute best.
We also use AI TOOLS for editing, and I’m proud to be a brand ambassador for IMAGEN, the best software on the market.
Imagen actually learns your unique editing style by analyzing your past work, and then it replicates your approach. The first time I tried it I was shocked about how accurate it gets it. It’s a huge time-saver for those repetitive tasks, freeing me up to focus on the more CREATIVE ASPECTS of the job.
At the end of the day, my mission is to capture the genuine moments and emotions of your wedding. I want to be INVISIBLE — both behind the camera and in the editing process — so your photos truly tell YOUR STORY.
The goal is simple: ENHANCE, DON’T OVERDO. That way, you get beautiful, authentic photos you’ll cherish for years to come.
Ready to make some magic? Get in touch to book me as YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!