COLOr COrrection & Toning for Documentary Photographers
Shelby has unique experience in the professional photography industry: she worked for four years in the Obama White House under Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza, processing critical images to the most exacting ethical standards under tight deadlines.
For photojournalists and documentary photographers, trust is key as they work to document stories and moments for the sake of history or to relay information to the world. Shelby’s extensive experience working with these professionals means she has not just the digital imaging skills to handle their image optimization, but also deeply understands the values of the photojournalism community and the ethical standards that the industry requires when it comes to image optimization.
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DETAILS
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• Many of Shelby’s documentary photographer clients outsource for the time they save as well as for the trusted input of an expert. It’s tough for any photographer to outsource their image optimization, let alone photographers that are being closely monitored by industry experts and the general public. Knowing that your digital imaging specialist understands the nuances of the industry and understands how to ethically process your images, you’ll save time and be able to focus it on other aspects of your job.
• Not only can Shelby help achieve the desired look for your images, she can help create a consistent feel to the collection and optimize them in a natural way to help them shine. Shelby has spent her career working in the documentary photo space, and processing her clients’ photos within an ethical framework is top of mind. Her intent is not to radically alter your work, but to edit the image in your style as you originally saw it in front of your own eyes, using a specific set of tools along with Camera Raw for her edits.
• Shelby’s clients value her not just for the time she saves them, but for the valuable professional partnership they share.
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• This service is best for documentary photographers and photojournalists looking to elevate their color correction while having their images authentically and ethically optimized. Shelby’s clients gain a trusted team member who will work closely with them to achieve the desired vision while adhering to industry standards (no lens corrections or pixel altering). With over eight years of experience specializing in documentary color correction and image processing, Shelby has developed strict methods she adheres to for file handling.
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• Camera Raw Adjustments
• Color Correction
• Exposure, Shadows, Highlights, Contrast, Black Point and White Point Adjustments
• HSL and Tone Curve Adjustments
• Sharpening
• Cropping (If requested and ethically allowed. Generally provide full frame and cropped alternatives)
• Targeted adjustments in Photoshop (ones that do not alter or delete pixel information)
• Photo Editing, Culling, and Image Selection
Prefer to be Photographing vs toning IMAGES?
GET IN TOUCH FOR TRUE-TO-LIFE IMAGE OPTIMIZATION BY A TRUSTED IMAGING SPECIALIST WITH AN ETHICAL WORKFLOW.