From a Documentary Photograph to an Enhanced Look
Create a Special Look for Cover Shots, Background Images or Publicity Photos
Documentary photographs are generally important for Real Estate and Boat Sale shoots. The viewer has a right to see the property as it is. As explained in the 'Creation of an Image', sophisticated camera and processing techniques are often required to obtain a natural looking image. However, for that eye catching image that may be used as a cover photo, promotional publication or background image to text, it may be necessary to capture the viewer's attention and draw them in for a closer look at the documentary photographs.
A variety of techniques and software programs are designed to enhance images. Below are just a few samples of the techniques that can be employed to develop the image. For further considerations please read the page on methods of capturing the image: Photographic Styles
Documentary
Basic exposure with slight enhancement for contrast, colour balance, colour saturation, detail shadow and highlight recovery
Saturation
Boosting colour saturation for vivid colour
Desaturation
Desaturation of colour to mute colours, possibly for a background image with text or image overlays
Gentle Glow
Gentle glow added to saturate and highlight colour and form
Painterly
Digital conversion of image to reduce contrast and detail to create a painted look
Modern Antique
Various effects applied to provide a unique and subdued look
Black and White
Conversion to black and white
Toned
Conversion to black and white with a tone added
Charcoal
Conversion to black and white with a charcoal effect applied for a heavier look
Overlays
Masking of image and introduction of blended graphics