What’s your Editing Style? Does it change?

As a photographer, I’ve spent countless hours crafting my style and learning different types of editing. My go-to look is what a lot of photographers call “bright and airy” or “true-to-color.” This is probably one of the most classic looks in photography.

I love true-to-color editing because I know when I was a bride, I carefully chose my colors, flower details, decorations, and even how I wanted to cake to look. When it all came together, I thought to myself, “wow. This really is a beautiful wedding.” When you put so much time into planning colors, I like for them to appear in images the way you intended them! Not only do I think the style is beautiful and clean, but I also think it’s timeless.

So then the question comes, well what about other editing styles? Can I put a filter on your work if I want it to be different?

First of all, I always tell my friends and family that a photographer’s style should be taken into consideration when you’re looking to hire. Professional photographers are artists that have put thousands of hours, if not more, into perfecting their craft. You wouldn’t slap a filter on the Mona Lisa!

Secondly, if you’re interested in another style but love the photographer, just ask! I know that for me, I love to practice other styles and will often include a variety of looks on final delivery to my clients. There are plenty of trends in photography that I really enjoy and have spent time practicing as well. Currently, a lot of clients and photographers are into warm edits and muted tones, which is a huge difference from bright and true-to-color.

Let me show some examples of a true-to-color edit versus a warmer edit.

Above are examples of a brighter, more natural edit compared to a warmer edit. I titled the warmer preset I made my “Pinterest” preset. I think that name fits quite nicely. But truth be told, I have so many different presets I’ve made for my work, I love to mix it up and offer all kinds of vibes. Let me also show you some images I’ve delivered in varying edits.

All in all, a photographer’s editing style is something they’ve most likely put lots of time and effort into. When booking a photographer, be sure to check out examples of their work and have a clear understanding of what you can expect from them upon delivery.