Honestly, I've never met or seen someone's work in this day and age who doesn't use some form of photo editing.
I'm part of a forum and one of the topics was being allowed to use Photoshop in a weekly photo contest we have on the forum.
Here are a few statements I made, followed by an ignorant opinion (sorry, but it is) about photography and Photoshop. Both of which this person knows NOTHING about.
Me:I may be in the minority with this opinion, but I don't understand how photoshopping a picture somehow negates camera skills.
I think there is a point of taking editing too far, but I think a lot of people are under the impression that a crappy picture can be made magnificent with Photoshop. I disagree. I use Photoshop to make good pictures even better. Not to cover up shoddy camera skills.
Her:A shot that needs photoshop editing isn't a quality shot.
If a photo needs some photoshop to give it that extra POP, you're doing something wrong.
Me:I guess tell that to every professional photographer then, because every photographer I've ever met or talked to about their work edits their photos.
Her:There are PLENTY of professionals who refuse to digitally enhance their work, believing it takes away from a photo's integrity. I do not have any respect for a photographer who does photoshop.
Me:Agree to disagree then, because I've yet to meet someone who doesn't. I personally find it unprofessional if you don't.
I just can't believe some people. Especially people who don't even take pictures!
