Wedding Photo Enhancement

Most often in wedding photos, there are some extremely expressive and important moments that are photographed poorly, or captured in the wrong light or setting. Some of these situations are difficult to avoid.

Below are some examples of rescued and enhanced images.

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BEFORE:   The photo of this couple was shot against the morning sun veiled by gray clouds thus creating a dark photo. They are off center of the arch due to the photographer's point of view, and an additional person is seen in the background.

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AFTER:   Here, the couple are centered in the arch, the light of day is brighter and colors enhanced to reflect a more natural sunlight effect. The third party in the background is removed, and the remains of the rose-petaled walkway is likewise removed.

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BEFORE:   Mother and Son. Again, they are off center of the arch, and being later in the day, afternoon sun gives the photo a harsh "burn out" effect.

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AFTER:   Centered in the arch, the image looks more professional. The burn out effect was repaired by re-balancing light and shadow.

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BEFORE & AFTER:   The image to the left shows a girl, a small boy, and an adult. The boy had a bit of difficulty walking and the adult steps in to help. The parents wanted only the girl and the boy walking together.

In the image to the right, this is accomplished.
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BEFORE & AFTER:  Cutting the cake-in a dark canopy of a picnic area. The image was very dark and lifeless. Plus, the arrangement was not planned well by the photographer as there is a water bottle and coke can in the background.

The interior was lightened, plus the annoying background objects removed. Also, there are no people in the background of the park.

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BEFORE

All brides are beautiful, but they can be made even more so with soft highlighting and skin enhancement.

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AFTER The bride sparkles even more.