Req 6 — Edit for Impact
6.
Describe how software allows you to enhance your photograph after it is taken. Select a photo you have taken, then do ONE of the following, and share what you have done with your counselor:
Editing is where you refine the photo you already captured. Good editing does not rescue every weak image, but it can make a strong image clearer, cleaner, and more intentional.
You must choose exactly one option from this requirement.
Your Options
- Req 6a — Crop for Stronger Framing: Remove distractions and improve composition by deciding what belongs inside the frame.
- Req 6b — Fix Exposure or Color: Correct brightness or color so the image looks closer to what you intended when you took it.
- Req 6c — Improve Impact Another Way: Use another editing choice, such as contrast, black-and-white conversion, straightening, or selective cleanup, to strengthen the message of the photo.
How to Choose
Choosing Your Edit
Pick the improvement your image actually needs
- Choose 6a if the subject is good but the edges of the frame feel messy or distracting.
- Choose 6b if the image is too dark, too bright, too warm, too cool, or otherwise off in tone.
- Choose 6c if another change would better serve the story, such as straightening a horizon, increasing contrast, or converting to black and white.
- What you will gain: 6a teaches composition after the fact, 6b teaches correction, and 6c teaches judgment.
Official Resources
🎬 Video: PHOTO EDITING FOR BEGINNERS - 9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Photos (video) — https://youtu.be/KR7L2oSRlwY
Whether you use a phone app, tablet, or computer software, the key is to make purposeful changes you can explain.