Special effect post processing

Sometimes, an image is begging to be tweaked in Photoshop. Like every other part of photography, the post processing can take a photograph to the next level.  Bad images can be salvaged and become decent pictures. A good image becomes great, and a great photo can become an amazing one.

One of the ways that we process an image is to add some motion blur to draw the eye to the subject. It’s especially nice on photojournalism and off-angle shots.  Here is a before and after. I started with a fairly strong image, then added some motion on top of a box blur.

Another of our favorite techniques is to selectively coloring an image. The result is both iconic and memorable.  The below photo was taken during right after the ceremony on the way to their reception.  Red was a big theme, and the result was stunning.

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