Is editing acceptable like Instagram or Photoflexer?

[Captured4Ever]

I was just wondering if all shots are strictly based on the use of a camera without any outside editing program. . . What are your thoughts? Rules?

[Jill Montes]

I don't feel there are rules.
I process all of my photos to make them "my style".

I think every one should do their photos how they want. It's you project, no one else's! :)

[☠northy]

rules??? ha! there are none... as long as it is your shot, process it as you please... very few of my shots are sooc :)

[Captured4Ever]

Thanks, ladies!!! I feel liberate!

[Danny G.]

The only rule it that you don't post other people's shots and claim them as your own.

[Captured4Ever]

I figured that @soboy5! I'm an English teacher so I teach my students all about plagiarism! Thanks for reinforcing this though! Some people have no problem with it whatsoever . . . uh, it's stealing!

[Brandie]

Do what you like =)

I used to be very minimal on my editting. Then I went overboard. Now I've found a happy medium once I've really discovered what I like.

[Captured4Ever]

Sound advice @Brandie!

[Michelle]

I shoot raw so all of my shots have some sort of editing...a lot just a slight teak of exposure and contrast. Do what you like and don't follow any rules for your photography...be creative and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone

[ValHamil]

The only rules here are the ones you make for yourself! I do both... I love to get creative with editing, but I also love trying to get that perfect shot that needs nothing added...

[Captured4Ever]

I'm really excited about this project!

[Kit Marsden]

Who cares if it's "acceptable" ?! It's your project, and your art; no one else can tell you what is, or is not, OK.

[Arthur Loosley]

I agree with all of the above: the only rules are to enjoy, and share! I don't think I have ever posted a shot without processing and editing to suit my own taste and hoping to learn from comments, whether positve or negative . . . and tha't the best way to learn,

[Crystal]

Good to hear because one of my photos was edited through instagram lol

[Phil]

@lbluejaye8 I think the only 'rule' here is that it should be your own photo, or credited to someone else if not (eg my son took this shot of me)... otherwise go for it and have fun!! Welcome to 365

[Frank Hymus]

As others have said, if you shoot RAW, you will always have to "process" your shots. And what is so sacred about what comes SOOC, a digital one, anyway? The camera itself processes the image, usually according to (many) parameters, or defaults, that have been supplied to it by the user.

I would make an estimation that every professional (earns money from his/her photography) processes any published shots in something like Photoshop.

And like everyone else said, just go and have fun and do what looks right to you!

[Captured4Ever]

Very rational comments @Frank! Thank you!

[Amy]

@lbluejaye8 Editing can make (or break! :P) a shot. No rules, just however you like it. There's been discussions before on what people deem as a good photograph, and honestly, it's all just personal preference, so go with whatever you like!

[Captured4Ever]

Thank you @Amy!