Attention to Detail: Better Results With Sharpening

Published on November 1, 2014
Categories: Post Production, Shutter Magazine
From the November 2014 edition of Shutter Magazine

Attention to Detail: Better Results With Sharpening

As photographers, we always strive to stand out in this industry. In doing so, the editing process is becoming as important as the shooting. In my last article, I discussed different editing techniques that add grit to your photography. The next step is the sharpening process. Sharpening images after you’ve resized and edited them has become an automated process thanks to Adobe and other software companies. This is great for presets and automated workflows, but bringing back the subjective touch to your photography through sharpening gives you the flair to stand out.

Follow me through this article as I take an image through the advanced sharpening process to see the difference—and the proof.

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Bill 11/21/2014 Reply

Love your style Sal!!

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