Corinne Wittig
Staff Writer
Uploading photos to the internet is a relatively quick process. Not to mention, the photos that appear on the feeds of our Instagram or Tumblr accounts look as if they have spent hours in the hands of professional photographers, adjusted and edited in just the right way. With the help of the following apps, you can effectively and quickly edit your personal photos.
Afterlight is an app that puts the filters you find on Instagram to shame. With over 30 filters to choose from, you would think Afterlight could not possibly offer much more. However, this app gives users the opportunity adjust the hue, grain, shadow tone, contrast and brightness of any photo. In addition, Afterlight also has dust and light categories to give your photo an “old-time” look or a stenciled category for a more personalized look. Although this app is 99 cents, it is worth the purchase if you want to incorporate extremely unique elements to your photos.
Add interesting colors or filters to your photos by using the app Deluxe FX (99 cents). This app mainly focuses on enhancing photos through filters. With a variety of categories for filters, you will never run out of options.
PhotoMakr is a free app that helps those who wish to protect their photos as well as add their own personal touch. Using PhotoMakr enables users to create their own watermark or import one that has been previously made. After applying the selected watermark, the user can adjust the size and transparency to their liking. This is a great app for those who would like to post their work online, but fear losing ownership of their work.
Pic Stitch is the most popular collage maker on the market. Although this tool only provides layouts and limited filters, it is the perfect way to combine a multitude of photos in an appealing way. This app is free and offers up to 232 different layout styles to choose from; you really cannot go wrong by trying this app.
Fisheye is an app that allows users to take photos with the effect of a “fish eye” lense. Simulate the 170-degree widescreen angle with this free program, instead of opting to buy an additional piece that attaches to your smart phone. Additionally, this app has a number of colored ring flashes and filters to implement.
Whitagram is ideal for those who often battle Instagram when it comes to posting vertical photos; it simply adds a white “background” to the selected picture. Open the app, select a photo, and pick from over 10 colors that frame your photo and make them eligible for the “square” format of Instagram.
Whether it be a picture of your favorite memory, your beloved dog, a beautiful sunset or the best meal you have ever eaten, these apps are crucial for anyone who wants to produce beautiful photographs within minutes. Creating a professional-style photograph is now effortless and cost-effective.
