Exploration - Photo Editing

 Editing your photos can add a lot to them. Whether it's centering the shot, adding light, or taking red eyes out, little touches can feel like magic. 

Here are some photos I edited this week.

Original shot of Honolulu

Edited shot of Honolulu



Original beach shot

Edited beach shot




Original Waikiki Beach shot

Edited Waikiki Beach shot

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