Editing Is Where The Art Happens

Most people think a great photo ends with the shutter click….

But that’s where the real work begins.

Below, you’ll see the raw version next to the final edit, with a breakdown of exactly what changed, and why it matters.

Bangkok lifestyle café photoshoot – natural candid portrait of a woman sitting at a modern bar with greenery behind her.
Bangkok outdoor lifestyle portrait – woman posing on city park stairs during a natural candid photoshoot.

Before

  • Classy shot in a stylish venue, with strong composition and natural pose

  • Rich colours in the scene — warm wood, soft light, glowing skin — didn’t come through in the raw image

  • Low indoor lighting flattened her features

  • Dark outfit merged into the background shadows

  • Her skin lacked the healthy glow and dimension it had in real life

  • The photo felt muted and underwhelming, despite a strong visual base

After

  • Shadow recovery used to bring out outfit details

  • Subtle glow added to skin tone for a polished, radiant feel

  • Colour grading warmed the skin while preserving the bar’s cool, moody ambience

  • Greens and blues brought forward to enhance the environment’s depth and cinematic mood

  • Background selectively darkened to make the lighting in the bar pop more vividly

  • Clarity and contrast fine-tuned for a premium, editorial finish

Bangkok Chinatown street photoshoot – candid male portrait with neon lights in the background.
Urban neon portrait Bangkok Chinatown – candid male lifestyle photography at night with colourful street lights.

Before

  • Great setting and pose.

  • Upwards angle to convey masculine energy.

  • Cinematic feel already present

  • But:

    • Harsh neon lights polluted skin tones

    • Background signage blocked the beauty of the location

    • Mid tones too dark, making the face disappear slightly

After

  • AI used to remove distracting signs in the background

  • Colour grading to neutralise neon spill on the skin

  • Hue & luminance targeted to preserve ambient tones while improving complexion

  • Selective darkening behind the subject to increase contrast

  • Micro-contrast and texture enhancements for a polished, editorial finish

A young woman in a white athletic crop top and beige leggings sitting on a bench, holding a green juice, photographed in a modern Bangkok outdoor location.
A woman in a white sports bra and white pants sitting on a bench with a green drink, captured in natural light during a lifestyle photoshoot in Bangkok.

Before

  • Strong composition, flattering angle, and sharp focus

  • Shot indoors with natural light — but warm café lighting caused:

    • Yellow/orange tint on skin and clothing

    • Flat, soft contrast

    • White outfit looked off-white and slightly dull

  • Subject blended into background due to lack of separation

After

  • White balance corrected to neutralise warm indoor cast

  • Skin tones cooled and refined without losing warmth

  • Radial masking used to subtly blur background and draw focus

  • Contrast and exposure adjusted for a bright, editorial finish

  • Skin smoothed lightly while keeping texture natural

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