👨🏽‍💻 My approach to editing has evolved over my career. Its so easy to get caught up with AI tools and generative fill... But before that, mastering the fundamentals is the key to making a clean, striking photo. Here me out: 📈 CURVES: mastering these will change the way you edit. Understanding how powerful all 4 curves are and knowing when + where to use them will help you arrive to your dream edit much cleaner then using other methods ⚪️🔴🟢🔵 🎨 COLOR GRADING: using color science to evoke EMOTION in your images. Ask yourself: “what feeling do I want my photos to give?”, then figure out what colors will help you achieve that emotion. 🌌 GRADIENTS: using different types of gradients will add a bit of depth to your work. Don’t use them for every photo, but for when it feels right (i.e. to separate model from background, or to add style & flair) 💡K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid: when in doubt, keep it as simple as it needs to be. This is what has gotten me featured in VOGUE mul...