Post-processing and image editing

The development of images has always been an essential and important part of photography. In analog photography, this was (and still is) actually manual work in the darkroom or laboratory. In the age of digital photography, the development of images is still present, but is no longer as visible and is often classified as part of the “image processing” process. We illuminate the topic for you from all angles.

The market for image editing software has become ever larger and more diverse in recent years. Where once you could hardly avoid industry giants such as Adobe, there is now a wide range of programs for very different approaches, use cases and levels. From beginner-friendly software with AI support to special software for astrophotography, there is a wide range of software on the market.

In this step, you give the photo its final character and decide on the message and effect of the image. First things first: there is no “one” or “right” way to edit an image. Rather, editing is the continuation of your creative vision during the shoot.

There are also image editing techniques for more experienced users. In the previous chapter, we described the basics that turn an image file into a print-ready photo. Now we will delve deeper into this topic and look at advanced image editing techniques.

Without systematic organization and archiving, photos can quickly be forgotten or lost. In this article, we will show you how you can organize and archive your photos efficiently - and what you need to do so. We show you which software solutions are available and what hardware you need to store your photos for the long term.