Published 16th June 2022

Post-processing is often an afterthought, especially for new photographers. However, it’s an essential part of the image-making process and time should always be allocated to it. Even at the most basic level, images that have been shot by a DSLR need to be sharpened a touch if the DSLR has an anti-aliasing filter. Image processing software also helps with the organisation and archiving of digital images. Teach Yourself Image Editing is packed with in-depth and informative tutorials that will take you through both Lightroom and Photoshop essentials. We’ll also briefly look at other editing programs, plug-ins and common editing mistakes. Once you’ve mastered the basics of Lightroom and Photoshop, delve into the more advanced feature on retouching for polishing your images to perfection, and discover how to perfect your own unique editing style.