Okay, so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how often I end up hitting up the internet when I’m editing photos. It’s something I do pretty much every day, but I never really stopped to consider how common this is among other photo editors.
I started by jotting down my own habits. I realized I’m on the web constantly while editing. I flipped to a new tab to search for a new brushes, or color palettes, and I even look up tutorials if I’m trying out a new technique or a new tools. I also spend time browsing through other photographers’ work for inspiration, or just to see what’s trending.
Next, I decided to do some digging online. Found an interesting survey by the American Society of Media Photographers, and they said like 9 out of 10 photographers they asked rely on the internet pretty heavily. Another survey from the Editor’s Association mentioned that 75% of editors are online at least once a day for work-related stuff. It’s kinda wild when you think about it. I even found this stat from HubSpot about how visual content is way more likely to get shared on social media, which makes sense why we’re all so invested in making our photos pop.
- Made a quick table to keep track of my findings, which helped me visualize the data.
- Spent an afternoon looking through photography forums and social media groups to see what other editors were saying.
- Noticed a lot of discussions about new software, editing techniques, and online resources, which confirmed my initial thoughts.
I also reached out to a few photographer friends to get their take. Most of them said they use the internet a lot too. Some mentioned they do it less now cause they have got a workflow they are used to, but they still check online for updates and new ideas once in a while. It’s a mixed bag, but the internet is a big part of our process.
Conclusion
So, after all this, it’s pretty clear that most photo editors, including me, are hitting up the internet quite a bit. Whether it’s for learning new tricks, finding inspiration, or just staying updated with what’s new in the photo world, the web is a major tool for us. It’s like this endless resource that helps us get better at what we do and keep up with all the changes in how photos are taken and edited. I guess it’s safe to say, we’re all pretty connected to the internet in this line of work.
