Never skip this part of the photo editing process!

never skip this part of the photo editing process! I don't hear many photographers talk about this crucial aspect of the photo editing process and I think it's the easiest part to get right and something all photographers can do right away! This simple photo editing tip transformed my edits and it will do the same for you regardless of whether you edit in Lightroom, Photoshop, or any photo editing software.
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[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for watching folks! Hope you found this tip helpful! It's not something I hear a lot of photographers talking about and I think it's a really important step! Would love to know if you do this! 📸🙏🏻

[@jimsturla]

Good advice Chris. And don’t forget that the room lighting where you are editing, monitor on time, and monitor color calibration make a difference as well.

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for watching, really appreciate it! That's a really good point and definitely something that's overlooked! It can definitely play tricks on our eyes! I think especially the point you make about lighting and your editing environment! Thanks so much sharing Jim!

[@matthewsinger]

Sometimes I go back to old photos from years a go and re-edit them. Lightroom has changed, and so have my techniques and preferences, and I can go back and breathe life into older photos with all that I've learned since I took and edited those photos. Whether stepping away for hours or for years, it's good.

[@chrisharveyphotography]

This is a great point! I do this too because my editing style has changed a lot over the years and it's always nice revisiting old photos and seeing how my current visual style changes the previous edits. Sometimes as photographers we're constantly looking ahead to our next shoot that we forget to look back at the work we've already made! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts man, I really appreciate it!

[@DISTANTMEDIA]

So true this mate! I often go downstairs, make a cup of tea, chill, come back and hate the edit 😂😂 - definitely helps to sit with them for a while! Thanks for the advice matey have a good weekend!

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for watching mate, hope you're having a good week! 😊 It's frustrating but oddly reassuring that we all experience this 😂 sitting with them for a while is definitely worth it. Enjoy the rest of your week bud and i'm looking forward to watching your next video! 👌🏻

[@WH33LZzUK]

One of the most overlooked aspects when using socials is that your perfectly crafted photo is viewed on so many different screen qualities. How it looks on iOS Insta is different to Android in my viewed experience (personal view). Taking time to multi view is important if you want the viewer to have your experience of the image. Great video Chris

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for watching buddy! Yeah I thought it was important to mention that at the end of this video because I became more and more aware of how different my images look across multiple screens and I'm sure it's something that not everyone thinks about!

[@tom73bom]

This is exactly what I often thought but was not sure if it is worth it. Thank you so much for your thoughts and your confirmation. Reminder to myself: Do this more often.

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment Tom! I think it's definitely something that every photographer should try and see if it makes a positive difference to their photos, even if that difference is just how we ourselves perceive our own photos!

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

Great advice ... with photo editing, usually less is more. When I step away and come back later, I usually see notice this right away.

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks so much for watching, Louie! Really appreciate you taking the time! Less is definitely more in a lot of situations, you’re right!

[@TheMwilkin]

Does it matter if you have the raw files saved . I just fire them out . Go back later for the print and take my time .

[@chrisharveyphotography]

I think that's valid, I definitely enjoy revisiting old raw files that i've already edited - our editing style definitely evolves over time so sometimes it's nice to revisit!

[@paulm8157]

Solid advice, Chris, frequently mentioned on YT, but repetition drives home the lesson. We get stuck in a mind-set that benefits from a break-away and fresh look. Same for writing an article, or solving a crossword puzzle (do you do crosswords?). We all see the world differently, by naked eye and device. Thus, trying to get exact calibration can be a challenge - worth doing mainly in commercial shoots, IMO, where, for example, product and labeling appearance need to be spot on. Otherwise, it’s not worth putting too much time into precise color rendering. Noticed the coffee art swirl - your handiwork? Cheers!

[@chrisharveyphotography]

Thanks for Paul, really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and leave such a thoughtful comment! It's definitely true what you say about everyone seeing the world differently and I guess the aim is really to make sure we're happy with the final image - I know it pains me if I see a photo of mine on a different device/screen and I feel there's something 'off' about it! But that might just be me being a bit of a perfectionist! 😅 You know what, I have a crossword book somewhere, you've reminded me to dig it out! Me and my girlfriend often do them when we're overnighting in the campervan 👌🏻. Unfortunately the coffee wasn't one I made, I am getting better at doing the latte art at home but still got a lot more practicing to do! 😄 I invested in all the espresso equipment when we went into lockdown in 2020 ☕️

[@seaned8]

There's gotta be a way you can drag this out longer! Three and a half minutes in you said you were going to get to the point. Five and a half minutes in, talking about running. If you really want people to subscribe, stop fucking with us.

[@chrisharveyphotography]

@@seaned8 I make videos how I want to make videos, if you don’t enjoy them then that’s fine. There are plenty of other channels that will deliver short tutorials - that’s not what my channel is about.