Editing is an art, not a process | Bruce Percy
I think there is power in the written word. In fact, the decision to use one word or term over another can have profound implications for the way we think. I mention this, because for a long while now, I’ve really grown to dislike the term ‚post-processing‘. I’ll explain why, but before I do, let’s consider what the editing stage of a photograph actually involves. Firstly, I consider the editing stage as interpretive. Just as you chose which composition to shoot and therefore give the viewer a particular angle or story, so to does editing your image give you another level of conveying your story. Often I find that by darkening and brightening areas of the frame, I choose how the reader’s eye should be led through the frame. Secondly, I think of the editing stage very much as an art. I’ve been editing work now for more than 15 years and I still learn new ways to approach editing my work every week I work at it. So to me, not only is it an art, but as art forms go, it is a life long journey of discovery in visual awareness skills, interpretation skills and above all, developing one’s own style. So let’s get down to why I dislike the phrase ‚post-process’……….
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