Lumani
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- Joined
- Jul 24, 2012
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- Alberta
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- Can others edit my Photos
- Photos NOT OK to edit
This has been bothering me for awhile and I was wondering at what point does one cross the line into the other?
I have seen a lot of new photographers in the area who heavily edit their photos to make them 'prettier' or add effects afterwards. Is that what clients are after these days? I tend to do as little editing as possible as time is money, and ethically I would have trouble passing a manipulation off as a photo, but I am finding the heavily edited photos tend to get more recognition. So how much editing do you consider OK before it crosses that line?
I was a digital artist before photographer but tend to keep my paintings separate from the photos. I have done manipulations a as a fantasy artist in the past, but they are very obviously not real photos.
For the record, I have 0 issue with manipulations as a type of art, they are often beautiful, but they have always been advertised for what they are.
Certainly not trying to stir the pot, I'm just struggling to decide if I should include such practice to help promote my work.
Thanks!!
I have seen a lot of new photographers in the area who heavily edit their photos to make them 'prettier' or add effects afterwards. Is that what clients are after these days? I tend to do as little editing as possible as time is money, and ethically I would have trouble passing a manipulation off as a photo, but I am finding the heavily edited photos tend to get more recognition. So how much editing do you consider OK before it crosses that line?
I was a digital artist before photographer but tend to keep my paintings separate from the photos. I have done manipulations a as a fantasy artist in the past, but they are very obviously not real photos.
For the record, I have 0 issue with manipulations as a type of art, they are often beautiful, but they have always been advertised for what they are.
Certainly not trying to stir the pot, I'm just struggling to decide if I should include such practice to help promote my work.
Thanks!!