10. The Photo Finish

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Creativity Doesn’t End with the Click of the Shutter

“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.”

—Ansel Adams

Now that you understand the basics of what it takes to create great shots in camera, it’s time to touch on the final stretch of image making: the workflow process to the photo finish. Our skills and our highly sophisticated cameras provide us with the best images possible; now it’s time to add the finishing touches that reveal your ...

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