From Click To Print: VSCO Tips
HOW WE USE VSCO® TO SHOOT AND EDIT MOBILE PHOTO
VSCO filters offer a quick one-tap editing solution for enhancing your iPhone photos. If you want to create beautiful edits inspired by the look of classic film, VSCO is the best filter app out there. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use VSCO filters to create stunning images that you’ll be proud to share. And you’ll discover the best filters for creating different moods in your photos.
For New VSCO Users
VSCO is a free app available for iOS on the App Store and the Google Play Store. It's also important to note that people sometimes confuse the mobile VSCO app, with the VSCO Lightroom presets. Both are made by a company called VSCO and create film-style edits but are different products.
VSCO for Mobile does a lot, from acting as a photo exploration service to a capture and editing tool, to a social service of its own for sharing photos. This tutorial will focus on what VSCO calls the studio, which is the center icon on the navigation and used for capture and edit.
The old saying goes "Less is more" – and it's no different for your photographs. When applying presets & other basic editing functions, we always aim for a timeless look. You never want to stray too far from where you started – but a little bit of pop never hurts. Here, we mixed a touch of contrast with the A6 preset to add more depth. (Insider tip: 9 times out of 10, we bump up the exposure of our photographs by at least one notch before editing.)
When editing your photo, think back to how you felt in the exact moment the photo was taken – Was it cold? Eye-blinding bright? Cloudy? You can add subtle elements of this while in the editing process. Here, we thought back to the desert-like weather and beating sun to create a warm effect. By choosing the KK2 preset, the rich oranges and reds are added back into the photo.
(Insider tip: Not all presets come standard with the app. If you peek in the VSCO store, there are a few you can download for free like the KK preset used above!)
We've all been there – window seat, camera in hand, and the photo never quite turns out. Bump the exposure up a few notches to make up for those dusty double-thick windows. Recreate the vibrant colors that your eye saw. Here, we focused on bringing out the green with preset C1.
Channel your inner Ansel Adams and make way for timelessness with VSCO's black & white presets. Turning up the exposure can completely change the detail in the image. VSCO offers three standard Black & White presets so make sure to try them all before making your final edit.
"The tones, the tones!" Those are words you'll hear echoing around our office every now and again. We're suckers for beautiful tones and there's a good bet you'll find them in most images of water if you play (or edit) your cards right.
Ready to step up your photography? Download the VSCO app and don't forget to print your photos once they're edit-ready.
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