Image editing on iPhoto

We adjusted our images on iPhoto experimenting with different effects to achieve a higher quality looking Image.

This is the original photograph. As you can see, the picture is plain and due to it being landscape the sides of the photo distract from the two subjects. The large amounts of green steal attention from the subjects and the overexposure in the right corner gives the impression of a poor photograph.

This photo is a great improvement from the original. By cropping the photo and keeping to the rule of thirds, the subjects are now in the centre of the photo without as much distraction around them. The black and white effect (a tool in Iphoto) gives the image a certain charm and makes the exposure (as seen in the hair) artistic and appealing. Changes in levels were made, to make sure the photo would not look washed out.

In this picture the wideness of the shot takes attention away from the subjects. Although dressed in bright colours and surrounded by greenery the colours look cold and washed out. The large building in the background is in full frame and unnecessary. The whole photo is in focus, making the subjects blend into the background.

This is an improvement from the original. The image has been cropped to centre the subjects and cut out the distracting building. The edges have been blurred to make the models stand out. I increased the saturation, to give the image a warmer feel and to make various colours (as seen in the bush and clothes) more vivid. Poor contrast an exposure (as seen in the original) have been corrected. And by using the "retouch" tool spots and wrinkles have been erased. The changes made make the photo more aesthetically pleasing.