In a recent chat with a colleague from my other job, I mentioned that I’d be “Photoshopping” in some number balloons for a birthday photo shoot. I explained that I had already posed the little birthday star as if she were holding the balloon strings, so adding them in later would look natural. To my surprise, my colleague asked, “Wait… you can *add* balloons in?”
Yes! This is where the magic of editing meets creative photography. ✨
In my small (okay, *tiny*) home studio, I’m often working with limited space, but I want to deliver images that feel as spacious and polished as those captured in a much larger studio. To do that, I use a combination of careful planning during the shoot and some editing tricks afterward. In this case, I posed the birthday girl with her arm up, balancing on the ladder, exactly as if she were holding a set of balloons. The final touch? Adding the perfect set of celebratory balloons in post-production.
Beyond balloons, there’s a lot that can go on behind the scenes to make an image look clean and professional. For instance, I can remove background clutter, smooth out the edges of my backdrop, add shadows, and even extend the backdrop space when necessary. These adjustments let me create a seamless, polished final image, even if there’s a shelf unit or a light shade, or anything else peeking into the edges of my frame.
So, to all my clients—especially those who’ve squeezed into my cozy little studio—rest assured, I have ways to make it look like you were in a much larger space. And to any new clients visiting for the first time, don’t be alarmed when you step into my small, sometimes cluttered workspace! Behind the scenes, I’ve got everything I need to turn that cozy corner into a clean, magical backdrop for your images. Thank you for trusting me to bring the vision to life! 🌟
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