As someone who spends most of her day in front of a computer screen, I’m constantly looking for ways to streamline my workflow and be more efficient. Enter – batch processing. Batch processing allows you to take one (or a whole combination of) image adjustments – whether it be white balance adjustments, exposure compensation, general color shifts, whatever- and apply it to a whole series of similar photos in mere seconds. It’s soooo freeing to be able to process a whole bunch of images at once and not have to open. up. each. one. in. Photoshop. It’s especially handy when you are working with a lot of images (like from a wedding!). There are a number of software programs that are great for batch processing, such as Adobe Lightroom, Aperture, and Bridge (just to name a few). Knowing that you’re not always relying on “fixing it in Photoshop” also forces you to look for better light, better surroundings, and create a better image within the camera. Here are a few shots from a recent Artist/Lifestyle shoot I did for Orange County based singer/songwriter/saxophonist Shannon Kennedy. Every one of these images was batch processed in Adobe Lightroom. Not a single one was opened up in Photoshop.
As you can see, the bulk of the work is already done! Now all I have to do in Photoshop is select the ones I want to edit a little further (ie. perhaps whiten teeth/eyes, add a texture, or do some really INTENSE editing). But for the most part, that’s a wrap!! Easy peasy lemon cheesy.
I LOVE the picture in the field with her far away. Gorgeous!!