The Editing Perspective That Transformed My Photography - Not the 'How' But the 'Why'

In this video, I reveal the game-changing approach to photo editing that completely transformed my photography. While most tutorials show you WHAT buttons to press, very few explain WHY you should make certain adjustments. The secret? Your photos are already telling you exactly how they should be edited—you just need to learn how to listen. I break down: • Why understanding the mood of your image is crucial before touching any slider • How colour temperature psychologically impacts viewers • When to decrease (not increase) saturation, contrast, and detail • Why the "obvious" edit isn't always the right one • The psychological foundations behind effective editing decisions If you've ever wondered why your edits don't match the vision you had when taking the photo, or why following editing tutorials never quite works for your images, this video might just change your approach. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell to stay updated on my latest content. 📝 For more in-depth articles and insights, check out my Substack: https://ahutchinson.substack.com More of my videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2TyasrRqoAvEUpaQ2_SovHo5NbbhUc-E 🌐 Connect with me across platforms: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andyhutchinson.com.au Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/andyhutchinson Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/repomonkey/ Blog: https://andyhutchinson.com.au Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:23 What's the Why? 02:55 Colour Temperature 05:00 Saturation & Contrast 06:52 Tonal Range & Light 08:10 Texture & Detail 10:05 Grain & Noise 11:15 Read a Good Photograph 12:31 Outro