The Human Element: Why Emotion and Artistry Matter in Photo Retouching

Photographs evoke emotions. Artists know how to preserve feelings and help images tell stories. Human eyes are quick to discern fakes from realities. Photographers capture moments that you like to cherish for lifetime.

Image filters can work just fine to transform a raw image to something desirable, but it may not strike a chord with what you may be expecting. You know the pleasure is short-lived. You may want something that you can keep for a long time and cherish as a well-kept treasure.

You are more likely to keep photographs look near to reality while they still appeal to you. A human artist can work wonder to help you feel that way. The human touch is what makes photographs significant in your life.

5 Reasons Why Human Touch Matters in Photo Retouching

Images edited using AI-based tools and automated processes lack nuances of human touch. A slight variation in color here and there is enough to make or mar the image.

1. Fine Balance

   Human retouchers can delicately balance the elements that convey emotions, such as expressions, gestures, lighting and colors. Their work help bring out the soul of the image and make it more memorable.

2. Aesthetic Touch

   Photo retouching not just needs technical proficiency, but also an artistic touch. Human retouchers possess a unique ability to see beyond the pixels and appreciate abstract ideas like beauty and aestheticism. They are skilled enough to create a beautiful balance between different aspects of aesthetic beauty.

3. Preserving Originality

   They try to enhance the visual impact of a photograph while striving hard to keep the originality of emotions that it evokes. Using various retouching techniques, they can transform an ordinary-looking image to an extraordinary masterpiece. You would definitely love to take a look at such masterpieces every now and then, and get lost into the memory lane.

4. Professional Look

   Who can create the perfect blend of technique and creativity but an experienced retoucher who has gone through thousands of photographs in his or her lifetime. A human with emotion and feel as well as technical expertise seems a more reliable partner than an emotionless intelligent system.

5. Detailed Realism

   Every photograph tells a story. Human retouchers know what are the key details that must be enhanced so as to connect the viewer with the story behind the photograph. It is important to preserve the essence and authenticity of a photograph to allow it to become a medium of effective storytelling.

There might be many more reasons why you may want to ask a human editor to touch up a photograph. As the industry is gearing towards a new dimension, it seems a better approach to work through a blend of human and automated approaches. We are working hard to create a platform where we can offer the best of both the worlds.