I'm guilty, I admit it. I have over-processed and overused filters on some of my photography.  As post-processing apps and software continue to grow and the technology improves, you need to ask yourself too much. It's an easy answer if you're a photojournalist; you cannot alter photos for documentary use. As for the rest of us, especially landscape photographers, I have seen so many over-processed images. It is like counting the grains of sand on a beach. You get the picture or the over-filtered smartphone picture. I get it. Everyone wants that wow factor and that like on social media; however, if you're going to get serious about photography or even get better at making images. There is a fine line between over-processed pictures and perfect photos, and it's up to you to find a balance. If you genuinely want to get better, try joining one of the big stock photo agencies. Just search for stock photos, and you will find dozens of websites. Let me warn you if you are not a professional photographer. It's going to be a humbling experience, don't quite I guarantee you will be a better and more creative photographer in the end. Get out there and keep on shooting!
Sunset FiveA wide shot of five surfers watching the sunset over Huntington Beach.
I'm guilty, I admit it. I have over-processed and overused filters on some of my photography. As post-processing apps and software continue to grow and the technology improves, you need to ask yourself too much. It's an easy answer if you're a photojournalist; you cannot alter photos for documentary use. As for the rest of us, especially landscape photographers, I have seen so many over-processed images. It is like counting the grains of sand on a beach. You get the picture or the over-filtered smartphone picture. I get it. Everyone wants that wow factor and that like on social media; however, if you're going to get serious about photography or even get better at making images. There is a fine line between over-processed pictures and perfect photos, and it's up to you to find a balance. If you genuinely want to get better, try joining one of the big stock photo agencies. Just search for stock photos, and you will find dozens of websites. Let me warn you if you are not a professional photographer. It's going to be a humbling experience, don't quite I guarantee you will be a better and more creative photographer in the end. Get out there and keep on shooting!    

      I'm guilty, I admit it. I have over-processed and overused filters on some of my photography.  As post-processing apps and software continue to grow and the technology improves, you need to ask yourself too much. It's an easy answer if you're a photojournalist; you cannot alter photos for documentary use. As for the rest of us, especially landscape photographers, I have seen so many over-processed images. It is like counting the grains of sand on a beach. You get the picture or the over-filtered smartphone picture. I get it. Everyone wants that wow factor and that like on social media; however, if you're going to get serious about photography or even get better at making images. There is a fine line between over-processed pictures and perfect photos, and it's up to you to find a balance. If you genuinely want to get better, try joining one of the big stock photo agencies. Just search for stock photos, and you will find dozens of websites. Let me warn you if you are not a professional photographer. It's going to be a humbling experience, don't quite I guarantee you will be a better and more creative photographer in the end. Get out there and keep on shooting!