Favorite Photo Editing Apps

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I always get asked how I edit my photos and it really comes down to the apps I use. I never upload a raw image because honestly who wants to look at a dark photo? I like to shoot using natural sunlight but unfortunately the weather isn’t always cooperative. If you wanted a few pointers I have written up posts on photography tips here, here, and here. You don’t need to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a photo editing program when you can easy download an app for free or less than $5 bucks. Below I have the apps I use on a daily basis and can’t be without . . .

  1. Afterlight – You are able to play with brightness, saturation and contrast all in one place including cropping as well. It also has filters you can apply to your photos and endless options to really make your picture stand out. This is a must-have for me to get a particular look to my photos and worth the $1.
  2. VSCO cam – This is a really popular app and I can see why, this has some awesome filters that give your picture that “erie grunge” look. The best filter they do is T1(just saying)! It’s my absolute favorite and I use it every now and again.
  3. PicTapGo – Another filter app and what’s nice about this one is it can save your “photo recipe”. It’s almost like creating your own personal filter for your photos. Auto Contrast is what I use to get the darker colors to pop against light backgrounds.
  4. Squaready – I use this more so for IG to be able to fit the entire photo in the screen without having to crop it.
  5. Photo Grid – I’m not much of a photo collage-r but if I need it this is the best one I found so far. It has a ton of layouts and templates to use, love it !
  • Nik

    The secrets to your beautiful editing have been revealed! I will treasure this post forever! Haha,

    Nik x
    NIKJAMESS | Fashion & Lifestyle

    • Awww thanks love, hope it is helpful!

  • Arnella

    I love using VSCO Cam and Afterlight to edit my photos too! Work so well.

    http://arnellavanilla.com

  • Tessa

    VSCO cam is probably my most used app other than Instagram! The filters are so lovely, and I love how easily you can control them to make them your own.

    Tessa / Bramble & Thorn

    • It’s such an awesome app!

  • nueyork

    VSCO cam has to be my favourite. Something about the filters are just so stunning!

    nueyork.blogspot.com

  • Sophie ♥

    Afterlight is my jam! I love that app. You can also make custom filters in there of what you love as well. x

    • Yea It’s the bomb.com!!!!!

  • Tania Jayne

    Great post – I’m looking forward to trying these apps out & reading your photography tips posts! Xx

    Tania | whentaniatalks.blogspot.co.uk

    • Thanks dear I hope they’re helpful!

  • Kimberley Miller

    I use afterlight. It really is a great one to use and you have so much control. Makes my photos look great every time.

    thelensaffairs.blogspot.co.uk

  • Georgie

    Such useful tips – thanks! Your photos always look great x
    http://www.allaboutbelle.com

  • Sophia Charles

    I love afterlight! Your photos are gorgeous and I love that hat!

    Sophia // sophiebysophia.blogspot.com

  • Yie

    VSCO Cam has got to be my fav – I love the flexibility and the filters. It’s also great that there’s tons of inspiration on VSCO grid!

    • Def! I love their filters!xoxo

  • mdemaria

    Afterlight for the win! By the way, do you know that you can square pictures out in Afterlight (like in Squareready) too? You have to use one of the Original frames, the second after the “no frame” option 🙂
    xx Maria

    • I didn’t realize that! I have to check it out! Thanks dear!

  • elma yo

    I absolutely love VSCO cam, the filters and editing options just win me over.

    Elma x || PetalGrrl

  • Bella

    I’ve downloaded Afterlight, but I am still too dumb to create beautiful pictures LOL. I suppose practice will make perfect!

    • lol you’re too funny, practice will make perfect trust me!

  • Elina Wagner

    What a great list! I didn’t know about Squaready but I think I should give it a go!

    Elina

    Miss Blue Eyes

  • Christina Richards

    I use a lot of those apps, too! I’m intrigued by PicTapGo. Thanks for sharing!

    – Christina http://www.cityloveee.blogspot.com

    • No prob, hope you like it!

  • Vanessa Buttino

    Oooh thanks for this post! I’ve actually been looking for some great photo editing apps recently x

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  • paloma

    That hat is to die for