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When to Stop Editing: How to Avoid the Overdone Look

When to Stop Editing: How to Avoid the Overdone Look

Update: 2025-07-26
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Over-editing is one of the fastest ways to lose the soul of your photo. In this episode, we talk about knowing when enough is enough. Learn how to recognize the tipping point, trust your instincts, and develop the kind of restraint that creates timeless, client-trusted images.


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When to Stop Editing: How to Avoid the Overdone Look

When to Stop Editing: How to Avoid the Overdone Look

Giliane E. Mansfeldt