Enhance your landscape photography by applying color grading within Affinity Photo for a more dynamic and captivating visual effect.
In the world of digital photography, the expertise of editors like Wendy Evans is highly valued. Currently serving as the Technique Editor at Digital Camera magazine, Wendy has a rich background in the field, having previously held the role of technology editor at Digital Camera World and been the Editor of Digital Photo User.
One of the key tools in digital photography editing is the understanding and manipulation of various sliders and adjustment layers. For instance, the Balance slider weights the image towards either the highlights or shadows, providing photographers with greater control over the tonal balance of their images. The Shadows Saturation slider, on the other hand, adds more cyan/blue to the shadows, while the Highlights Saturation slider adds more red/yellow to the highlights. The Shadows Hue and Highlights Hue sliders, respectively, adjust the coloring of the image shadows and highlights.
The Split Toning adjustment layer can significantly impact the overall look and feel of an image, allowing photographers to create unique and artistic effects. However, if not satisfied with the overall effect, the settings can be easily tweaked by clicking on the adjustment effect icon in the layers palette.
Editable layers are another crucial aspect of digital photography editing. They allow for easy adjustment of the overall effect of the image, making it simple to make changes and corrections as needed. Saving the project as an Affinity file allows for the creation of more variations later, providing photographers with the flexibility to experiment and refine their work.
Wendy Evans, a member of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS), has authored 13 photography/CGI/Photoshop books, further solidifying her status as a leading figure in the field. Her journey in photography began with Canon film, but she switched to Nikon with the digital revolution.
When it comes to sharing the final product, photographers have the option to export their preferred variations as JPEG/TIFs, ensuring their work can be shared and printed with high quality. With the wealth of knowledge and experience that Wendy Evans brings to the table, digital photographers can be confident in their ability to produce stunning, professional-quality images.
