Revisiting old photos and updating them with a new post processing techniques is a great way to breathe new life into an old photo. As post processing tools evolve and new tools emerge its a good idea to see if an old photo can benefit from the new tools and processes. Just because an old photo was processed one way doesn’t mean a new way can’t spark some new creative post processing edits.
Often photographers edit and image and then just move on. I’m guilty of doing that. We’re always focused on the latest and greatest images that some times the real gems are the ones just sitting on your hard drive collecting dust. It could also just be a case of forgetfulness or perhaps you felt you didn’t capture the photo you wanted originally and you just let the photos sit there so you wouldn’t feel disappointed.
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is one of the more popular post processing tools out there and they’re constantly making updates to their product. As their features improve it gives photographers the ability to go back and revisit old photos and use the new tools. Sometimes a photo didn’t have any potential because of limitations in post processing software, but as software evolves an once throwaway photo can now potentially become a keeper.
Plugins
There are also updates to popular plugs like the Nik Software Collection or Topaz Labs that work in conjunction with Adobe products that can help with old and new photos. All these new features and updates just add more options for your photos. There are plenty of 3rd party software out there that works with Adobe products and together they can be used to give a fresh perspective to old photos.
Revisiting old photos doesn’t have to be only about the new post processing software. It could be that at the time you didn’t think the photo was worthy or perhaps you overlooked it’s potential. Going back to revisit these photos might give them a new chance to old photos. There is no statue of limitations that are associated with editing old photos. The only limitations are the ones you place on them by not revisiting them from time to time.
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