5 MUST HAVE Editing Mindsets

Key takeaways

  • Mindset before technique. It lays the foundation of your editing approach (from 0:00).
  • Edit what's necessary. Don't apply every new trick (from 0:00).
  • No one formula. Same recipe for steak and cake won't work (from 1:00).
  • Back to the future. Non-destructive adjustment layers and masks mean nothing is set in stone (from 1:00).
  • Guide the viewer. Use cropping, contrast, brightness and color (from 2:00).
  • Think about where it's seen, and keep learning. Social media, website or billboard; I still re-edit old photos (from 2:00).

Having the right mindset is more important than editing techniques because it lays the foundation of your editing approach, so here are the five mindsets that I always keep them in mind and I can see how my photos have improved throughout the years.

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FAQ

Should I use the same edit on every photo?

No. Using one formula for every photo is like using the same recipe for a steak and a cake.

What is non-destructive editing?

Using adjustment layers and masks so nothing is set in stone and you can always go back and change things.

How do I draw attention to part of a photo when editing?

Crop, use contrast, or make the important parts brighter or more vibrant.

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