Sound post-processing tips every nature photographer must know

Photographers disagree on whether post-processing is necessary for producing great images. For those who have a good understanding of editing, this additional step to photography does not change the reality of the images, rather enhances it for better storytelling. To not strip images of their truth, a few tips must be followed.

Shoot RAW instead of JPEG, reminds Evan Dombroski. This would make the editing process much faster and easier as the RAW file includes thousands of tones compared to the hundreds of JPEG. Control lens flare using post-processing. One good thing about editing that nature photographers swear by is the software's ability to remove or lessen lens flare caused by shooting directly into the sun.

When using Adobe, reduce haze via the new dehaze filter. In landscape photography, some shots just happen to be hazy, especially when it's cloudy outside. The dehaze filter brings out the details, making images look sharper and more detailed. Navigate the HSL tab and make the colors pop. Again, it's important to note that these post-processing techniques can only be used when images are shot in RAW format.

Posting on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms might require images to be compressed. Check the fifth step on this post for the correct method in resizing images for web purposes. Even with these tips, it's still best to get most of the work done using a camera, taking serious note of the composition and lighting at the scene. Editing can never cover-up for a faulty image.