Bogin Bob Loc: Tampa Bay, Florida

To kick off my interest request, I will share what my steps are for post processing (and tools used today) and call out for comments.

1. take RAW and JPEG Normal photos
2. import all photos to My Pictures>Transfer Photos using Picasa
3. while in Transfer - perform first pass elimination of unusable photos
4. perform first edit ... straighten using Picasa (I like the simple grid they offer)
5. organize original images into categories (folders setup under My Pictures for Family, Scenes, Day Trips, Special Photos, Nature, Home, etc.).
6. edit #2 is using basic tools in Picasa ... lighten, contrast, sharpen, whatever to get more pleasing photo. (have not entered into RAW editing yet ... plan to use PSE but Zoner Pro looks very intuitive. Note: I really like the organizer in Zoner - professional, visually pleasing and easy to see and move/organize files. Best I have used so far).
7. Create a Resize folder in any folders listed in #5 above and resize batches of photos to 1600 wide (too big ???)
8. custom editing using PSE and exploring Zoner more and more
9. export to Google+ (limited to 2080 free storage).
10. export 'the best' to Flickr (1 Tera Byte free with Yahoo account)
11. share 4-6 photos via free Tackks site
12. create story gallery in Weebly (free web hosting)
13. enjoy photos and seek comments.

I know for RAW I have read order of editing is important so I don't lose resolution and quality ... how is the order I shared above?

BB

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joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

It varies but mainly crop, exposure adjustment if needed and sharpening. With few exceptions if the image is too far off I discard it.

All files are converted from raw to jpg. I save the jpg file and for web posting the file is reduced to roughly 800x600 and is discarded after posting.

I use multiple editing programs since all have some features that excel.

Photoshop Bridge and CS6

Capture NX2 and View NX 2

Microsoft Photo Gallery

Helicon Filter 5

Portrait Professional 11

I'm not an expert in any of these programs but I know them well enough to do what I need. Having a fast computer is a great asset.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

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Skellum0

Check how yor images are for sharpness after straightening in Picasa. I seem to lose sharpness so straighten in elements.

Bogin Bob Loc: Tampa Bay, Florida

Thanks for the warning ... I will do a side by side off the same original.

RegisG Loc: Mid-Tennessee

Thank you BB for sharing your process. I need some organization in mine as I have many many scattered "throw-aways" on my pc. And your work flow makes very good sense. I don't have to change my process because my current way is "winging-it". Just need to put some disipline to it [lol].

Regis

naturepics43 Loc: Hocking Co. Ohio - USA

There have been several good threads on IQ loss from straightening an image. Try the search feature at top of page.