FACT: At every wedding when there is something slightly out of place, someone will yell, “just photoshop it!” Every. Single. Wedding. Today, we have guest photographer Rachel Robertson talking about photoshop, and how to best prepare for your wedding day photos. Hint: The goal is always to do as little photoshopping as possible!!
This episode will break down editing photos (also known as photoshopping) into two main topic - the actual wedding day photography, and the post production edit that happens later. Brides and grooms, this is a must listen!
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CAN YOU PHOTOSHOP THAT? WITH RACHEL ROBERTSON
- There are 2 parts to having great wedding photos. The first part is posing couples during the photography to make the couple look their best. The second part happens during the post production (photoshop).
- How do you look your best in the moment? Micro adjusting poses, do you have a best side? Does your dress fit correctly? Is your bra strap, underwear or dress straps showing?
- Remember: Your wedding is not a photoshoot, and your photographer wants to keep the emotions and love between the couple, and try not to manipulate the photos to change the feeling and emotions of the wedding day.
- What can we ask our photographer to do? Most people are asking to reduce their weight or age. It’s important to have the conversation as soon as you know you want to be photoshopped, and at the same time, talk about the time and additional cost it will take.
- Is it OK to photoshop someone without permission? Most photographers will do minor photoshopping that enhances the photos without changing the look/shape of the couple.
- If you want to be slimmed or photoshopped, you need to formally ask. Your photographer will not automatically assume you want to be skinnier.
- Can you photoshop people and items in a photo that shouldn’t be there? Short answer… YES. But depending on what you’re trying to remove, it can take a lot of time (and additional cost).
- Is it OK to ask a photographer to change their style of editing to fit what you like? If you don’t like a photographer’s style, maybe they’re not the right fit for you.
- Also, keep in mind that a lot of colors might not be able to be edited post production if the photographer didn’t plan to have your photos edited in a specific way.
- Tune in to hear all our photoshop stories - both good and dramatically wrong!
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