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▲ 2 r/PhotographyAdvice

How much sharpening is too much?

I always worry that I'll either leave a photo too soft or push it too far when trying to sharpen blurry image details.How do you decide when to stop sharpening?

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u/distwhamegh — 14 days ago
▲ 46 r/PhotographyAdvice

Which composition do you think works better?Need some advice

Hi,I’m a photography beginner. I like landscape photography.These shots were taken during my travel. I experimented with many composition styles, and these three are my personal favorites.Feel free to tell me what I can fix, or share any landscape shooting advice. Thanks a lot!

u/distwhamegh — 22 days ago
▲ 101 r/ColorGrading

Is this edit overdone?Looking for feedback

I've been learning color grading recently, and I've been trying to improve some scenes that look a little too gray and flat.Sometimes I add more contrast and saturation, but then the colors start to feel unnatural. Other times, no matter what I adjust, the scene still feels a bit dull and lacks depth.How do you usually approach this kind of scene? Do you have a certain workflow or any tips for bringing back more life and depth while keeping the colors natural?

Would really appreciate any advice or feedback.Thanks!

u/distwhamegh — 29 days ago
▲ 10 r/retouching

After vs Before: Natural Glow Retouching

I used skin retouching techniques like frequency separation to smooth skin texture without losing natural details, followed by subtle micro dodge & burn to even out skin tones.
A little face retouching and hair retouching helped clean up small distractions while keeping everything looking natural.
The goal wasn't an overly polished edit, but a portrait with a soft commercial glow and realistic texture.

How does this edit look? Feel free to leave your thoughts,thanks.

u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago
▲ 4 r/PhotographyAdvice

How do you know when to stop color correcting a photo?

Hi,I've been learning photo editing recently, and one thing I keep struggling with is knowing when to stop color correcting a photo.Sometimes I keep tweaking the colors until I can't tell if the photo is actually getting better.

Do you have a point where you just stop, or do you compare different versions side by side?

Curious how everyone approaches color correction.

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u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago
▲ 8 r/ColorGrading

Can't decide between these two edits

I tried two different color grades for this photo and can't decide which one feels better.

The cat looks like it's been through a lot, so I first went with warmer tones to make the image feel softer.
Then I tried a cooler version, and somehow it turned the cat into a mysterious little hero.

u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/PhotographyAdvice

Do you usually know how you'll edit a photo before you take it?

Sometimes I already have a certain look in mind before taking a photo — like the mood, colors, or style I want to achieve. But other times, I only figure out the direction once I start editing and experimenting with different adjustments.
I’m curious how others approach this. Do you usually plan your edits before shooting, or do you just see where the photo takes you during the editing process?

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u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago
▲ 124 r/mobilephotography

After / Before(OPPO Find X9 UItra)

A friend of mine insists the brighter, more colorful edit fits the vibe of this street better.
But I can't help feeling it's a little oversaturated.

u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/retouching

I've been practicing my portrait editing lately

I've been experimenting with two different approaches:
one that keeps more of the natural texture, and another that's a bit smoother.
I'm not sure which one looks more natural. Which version do you prefer?

u/distwhamegh — 1 month ago