Photo deliverables to clients: Punched up or true color

9 years 10 months ago #386201 by Miss Polly

william_cpa wrote:

Miss Polly wrote: I only touch up photos that need to be touched up as a rule of thumb.  I was speaking with another photographer who swore by 'punching up' all photos delivered to clients.  She was saying that all photos, whether they needed it or not, get the colors punched up before she delivers to client.  Her reason was "humans are attracted to vibrant colors, so why no give more of what we enjoy".   This sounded more like a personal opinion, but had some plausibility to it.  The flaw in this would be B&W fans and also, punching up colors can look fake.  Well I'm sure there is a fine line somewhere there. 

What's your 2 cents on this? 


If it is your business, I highly recommend minimal viable product. Second guessing client taste can be expensive. You can use three printed versions of one image to show your clients before any shoot. One untouched, two exposure and white balance corrected and three can be whatever extra style you like to add. Let them choose so you save time and effort.



Good advice, thank you


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9 years 10 months ago #386326 by KZAM
 I wouldn't even think twice about it, Yes.  If the photos are a little flat, I would. 

I don't need no stink'in Signature! ha ha ha
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