Editing images can be a powerful and creative process, and my “thoughts” fall into a few areas:
Hit me with your thoughts on editing: do you think photography is about capturing a moment in time and should remain identical to that moment, or is it about artistic licence? Creating what your mind sees?
1. Creative Expression
Image editing lets people enhance mood, style and storytelling. Whether it’s colour grading for a cinematic feel, retouching portraits or creating surreal compositions, editing expands what’s possible beyond the original photo.2. Practical Utility
Editing is also essential for:- fixing lighting or contrast issues
- removing unwanted elements
- preparing images for presentations, marketing, or social media
- restoring old photos
3. Ethical Considerations
There’s an important side to consider:- Editing can misrepresent reality (e.g., altering someone’s appearance too much).
- Context matters—artistic freedom vs. deceptive manipulation.
Hit me with your thoughts on editing: do you think photography is about capturing a moment in time and should remain identical to that moment, or is it about artistic licence? Creating what your mind sees?
