The Editing Mistakes Ruining Good Photos.

This week I'm showing some editing bits and pieces, going through how I address clarity, sharpness and masks, as well as plenty more.

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[TheAndyBlurry]

The clearest editing video I’ve seen from a photographer whose work I actually like 👏

[captainianr]

I wonder if that fisherman could ever imagine thousands of photographers staring intently at his face on YouTube while he busily prepared his boat.

[flixbert]

I love how this video is an example of how different tastes lead to different styles. I completely disagree with nearly everything you say here because this kind of editing would look horrible with my images. But with your style it totally flows. People often wonder how they develop their own style and this is it! Just do what appeals to you and eventually you will produce unique looking work.

[ronpettitt]

Your editing is refreshing with so many people trying to wring every last drop of contrast and sharpness they can out of an image. I fall into that trap too. So many people I watch go way overboard in post and it's nice to see someone with a different style showing their thinking. Thanks James, always interesting videos.

[OneHourPhotos]

I was so frustrated you weren’t removing the dust spot in the corner. Then I realised it was my TV. Yep, my kids have clearly thrown something at it.

This is probably the most concise and clearest video on editing I think I’ve ever watched. Thank you and keep them coming!

[MeAMuse]

Shadows.... I totally agree. Best advice I ever got was to embrace the shadows! Shadows simplify a scene, hide distractions, and often give a sense of mystery (because you can wonder what is in the shadows). I think people get impressed with the dynamic range of their good new camera and feel like they should raise them... and rarely does it actually improve the photo.

[Lucien_Müller]

One of the best photography related videos I have ever watched.

[willrobinson]

This video is excellent. I've learned more from you in 15 minutes than I have anywhere else in the 5 years I've been interested in photography.

Great work!

[sambuckingham]

Once again, loads of value here from James.

[thenotoriuosbg]

The luminance and contrast comments were brilliant to know and really help shape an image.

[jordantaylorreed]

Came here for more, excellent, James knowledge. Stayed for the Snowman Sticker.

[TehGems]

I think this was the best video about editing I've ever seen! Thanks James!

[MiksWalksandClicks]

Once again thanks for the insight! Knowing about negative clarity is really a gift. Dont know why I 'upped' the clarity in the beginning

[arkad]

I didnt know about the masking feature in the sharpness effect!! Thanks 🙏

[loubenii]

Your comments on B&W photos and color accuracy have been resonating in my mind since you released this video. I’m no longer fussed.

[pierre-lucleboeuf]

That tip on clarity is so simple yet I’ve never tried decreasing clarify. Felt to me like reducing sharpness. Thanks! Going to try this on all my photos immediately.

[ekortelainen]

There are definitely situations where positive clarity looks good. I often use it to make reflections clearer, but you definitely want to avoid overdoing it.

[FlightmikeVideos]

You’re the best. I was literally just watching your previous Vietnam video and was wondering about the bloom/haze effect myself and now you’re covering this already. Awesome! Love it when the Matrix plays out.

[andyrobbins]

Such a useful video! Would really find more of these in the future a massive help. Thank you!