From Snap to Pro: A Complete Workflow for Casual Photographers in Photopeg

Introduction

You don’t need to be a pro to make your photos look amazing.

Most smartphone photos just need a few tweaks to look professional.

Here is a simple 5-minute workflow in Photopeg to turn a dull snapshot into a "Pro" photo.

Step 1: Crop and Frame

Rule of Thirds: Crop the image so the subject is slightly off-center.

Straighten: If the horizon is crooked, rotate the image slightly.

Step 2: Fix the Lighting (Exposure)

Go to Colors → Brightness/Contrast.

Boost Contrast (+10 to +20).

Adjust Brightness until the image looks clear.

Step 3: Color Correction

Go to Colors → Hue/Saturation.

Boost Saturation (+10) for vibrant colors.

If the photo looks too "yellow" (indoor light), use Color Balance to add a little Blue.

Step 4: Sharpen

Go to Filter → Sharpen.

Just a little bit (+1 or +2) makes the image look crisp and high-quality.

Step 5: The "Vignette" Trick (Pro Secret)

Create a new layer.

Draw a black oval around your subject.

Invert selection.

Fill the outside with black.

Blur it heavily.

Lower opacity to 20%.

Result: The edges get dark, drawing the eye to the center.

Step 6: Save

Export as JPG (Quality 90%).

Conclusion

You just edited a photo like a pro in 3 minutes, for free, in your browser.

Photopeg makes it that simple.