How to Edit and Enhance Photos in Photos

If you're an enthusiast photographer or just enjoy capturing special moments with your camera or smartphone, chances are you have a vast collection of photos. Fortunately, the built-in Photos app on various devices and operating systems provides a powerful set of editing tools to help you make your photos even more stunning. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of editing and enhancing your photos using the Photos app.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you'll need:

• A device running macOS, iOS, or iPadOS with the Photos app installed.
• A collection of photos you want to edit and enhance.

Steps

1. Opening the Photos App

• Launch the Photos app by locating the "Photos" icon on your device's home screen or in the applications folder. Click on it to open the app.

2. Selecting the Photo to Edit

• Within the Photos app, browse through your photo library and select the photo you want to edit and enhance. You can organize your photos in different albums or use the search feature to quickly locate the desired photo.

3. Entering the Edit Mode

• Once you've selected the photo, click on the "Edit" button located at the top-right corner of the app's interface. This will take you into the editing mode for the selected photo.

4. Basic Adjustments

• In the editing mode, you'll find several tools and options to make adjustments to your photo. Start by exploring the "Light" tool, which allows you to adjust exposure, brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, and more. Drag the sliders until you achieve the desired look for your photo.

5. Applying Filters

• If you want to quickly enhance your photo with a predefined look, navigate to the "Filters" tool. Here, you'll find a variety of filters to choose from. Click on each filter to preview its effect on your photo. Once you've found the perfect filter, apply it by clicking on it.

6. Cropping and Straightening

• Sometimes, you may need to adjust the composition of your photo. The Photos app provides a crop tool that allows you to crop your photo and remove unwanted elements. Additionally, you can straighten any tilted or skewed photos by rotating them. Look for the "Crop & Rotate" tool and experiment with its options until you're satisfied with the photo's composition.

7. Fine-tuning with Adjustments

• To further enhance your photo, the Photos app offers several adjustment tools. These tools allow you to alter specific aspects of your photo such as color, contrast, saturation, and more. Explore the options provided by the "Color," "Black & White," and "Retouch" tools, among others, to fine-tune your photo even further.

8. Red-eye Correction

• If your photo contains red-eye caused by flash, you can use the red-eye correction tool provided by the Photos app. Locate the "Red-eye" tool and brush over the affected area to automatically correct the red-eye effect.

9. Saving or Reverting Changes

• Once you're satisfied with the edits made to your photo, click on the "Done" button located at the bottom-right corner of the app's interface. This will save the changes and return you to the main library view. If you're not happy with the edits, you can click on the "Revert" button to discard the changes and revert to the original photo.

Conclusion

With the Photos app, editing and enhancing your photos is a breeze. From basic adjustments to advanced fine-tuning, you can transform your captures into stunning artworks. Remember to experiment with different tools, filters, and adjustments to develop your unique editing style. Have fun exploring the possibilities and let your creativity shine through your photos!