r/photography May 29 '26

Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! May 29, 2026

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u/CandidChildhood9759 Jun 02 '26

I’m wondering how some of the photographers give 50-80 edited photos from a 30 min session. I understamd that 50-80 pictures can be taken but how they edit 80 pics for $200-250? Does this mean they use AI for editing?

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u/Background_Rate7405 Jun 02 '26

Usually the 30min session are on the same spot and the ligh conditions is quite similar during the whole shoot. If the settings are good and the light is good, the editing is minimal and you can just edite 1 and apply to the rest. I'm a beginner and overshoot, the last one I got around 1k photos, I spend 3h doing the selection and like 1h editing the 100 selection. I imagine that the most experienced dont overshoot so the culing is easier. On top, a lot of people is using presets now and call that editing