Professional Post Processing Without AI:

 The skilled professional photographer doesn’t just employ excellent composition skills and camera control; he understands that post-processing is essential to achieve a polished final image. For an assignment from Patrick Falso, part of a portfolio of exteriors, I scouted the home in the afternoon. Observing its position, I determined that an early morning shoot would yield the best light conditions. 

What I did not anticipate weeks later was the onset of fall, which resulted in leaves blanketing the driveway, or that the sprinklers would activate just prior to my scheduled shoot. Given the tight timeline, I proceeded with capturing the property as originally planned. During post-processing, I addressed the leaves and the wet patches on the driveway, ensuring that the final images met the high standards expected.

Additionally, I undertook traditional retouching techniques to clean up a few other elements in the images, entirely without the use of AI. The results were well received by our client, Orren Pickell Builders, affirming the effectiveness of meticulous attention to both shooting and post-processing details.