Photos Editing

ByEmily Dolloff

The latest generation of iPhones have incredible photo capabilities and the quality of the pictures is pretty amazing. Thanks to improvements with the camera, portrait mode, and all new filters, just about anyone can look like a professional photographer. Well, most of the time. Many of us have put down our point and shoot cameras years ago. Our iPhones often take better pictures than our point and shoot cameras anyway, and, well, it’s already in your pocket. But what happens with the photos that didn’t come out so great?

Many users may think they need to invest in a pricey third-party photo editing software, like Photoshop, to fix those memorable moments that didn’t come out as well as they hoped. However, Photos has a lot of options built right into it. If you haven’t tried them lately you should! Do you have a photo that you wish had come out just a little bit lighter? Maybe the sun went behind the clouds just as you snapped the shot. Photos can fix that problem.

Double-click a photo that you wish to edit. Once you double-click your photo in the upper right corner you will see the edit button. Here you will see a variety of options to adjust your photo. By clicking on the adjust option, you are presented with a variety of ways to change and adjust the color of your photo. You can change how light or dark the photo is, you can select a variety of black and white options, and even adjust the RGB.

Perhaps you just want to have a little fun with the photo? Many of use filters when we take photos and if you have used Instagram you’re probably very familiar with them. But, did you know Photos has them to? Using filters can dramatically change the feel of your photo. Simply select ‘filters’ at the top of the screen and you’re presented with multiple options.

Have you wished that you could add a fun or unique touch to a photo? Maybe you want to use a favorite photo on holiday card. It’s easy, just select Markup. Within Markup you can add text, use arrows to identify an object, and even add a thought bubble.

For some users these small features might be just what you need to turn that so-so photo into the masterpiece you envisioned!

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