Creating a successful image is almost always a two-step process: shooting and editing. As you grow comfortable with your camera, you should also work on developing your post-processing skills. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced photographer sharing some of the fundamentals of editing photos and offering some helpful advice sure to put you on the right track.

Coming to you from Roman Fox, this awesome video tutorial will teach you some of the fundamentals of editing photos. From a philosophical standpoint, I think one of the most important points Fox makes is understanding that good edits start with good shots. There is often the idea that you can “save it in post,” and while it is certainly true that modern post-processing software can perform small miracles, you can’t will a good photo into existence with a computer. This is often where beginners waste the most time, in trying to correct bad lighting, sharpen a blurry shot, or fix a sloppy composition. The closer you get it in camera, the easier it will be to edit. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Fox. 

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