Taking Better Family Photos

When you hire a photo editor to perform some touches on photos that you need for your small business, it's important to talk clearly about exactly what you're looking for. Photo editors like the ones at Pixel Black can do everything from small edits to major changes, and will do so based on the requests of their clients. To ensure that the finished product is exactly what you want, you may even want to show your photo editor some examples of other images that he or she can use to assess the level of editing. Some clients don't want their editors to go too far, which can include these issues.

Unrealistic Colors

A talented photo editor can touch up a photo to the extent that the colors seem to fly off the page, sign, or screen. Some clients like this idea, and while some color enhancement can definitely be a good thing, it can also go too far. Talk to your editor about staying away from unrealistic colors. For example, if you're a real estate agent who is having photos of a listing touched up, you want the residence to appear natural. It's possible to edit the image to the point that the colors don't appear to be lifelike, and this can detract from the shot.

Flawless People

Your photo editor may also be touching up some headshots of you and your employees, which you'll post on your website or otherwise use for official business. This process allows the editor to remove any blemishes — pimples or ingrown hairs, for example — that can take away from the look of the person. You should stipulate, however, that you don't want your editor to work on the images to the point at which the subjects look too flawless. Some peoples' headshots can look unnatural, which doesn't do them or your business any favors.

Too Artsy

A creative photo editor can get really artistic with a client's work, and while this can often be suitable, it's not always ideal. If you're using the images for work, you may not feel that an artsy approach is the best. For example, some people like images in black and white with one color element — a headshot might appear in black and white, but the woman's jewelry might be colored. This work is creative and eye catching, but not always ideal for the workplace. By covering these topics with your editor, you'll increase the likelihood that you're happy with the finished product.