What's my style?

[meganhurtphotography]

When I edit a group of photos (between 30-50) for clients, I tend to do different stuff with my images. Meaning for one photo I'll edit it natural, for another photo I'll half the saturation/color and for another photo I might add texture to make it look like an old photograph. I LOVE to experiment with my photos and I generally try to edit a picture based on what looks best for the image.... but I'm worried now that I'm sending the wrong message to my clients. Would it be better just to give clients photos that all look like they were edited the same so they look like a more cohesive group, or should I stick to what I'm doing so they have more options? What do most of you guys do?
Thanks! Megan

[wulf]

I would imagine that you are spending a lot more time than you need to on processing the pictures. It might be better to give them all a quick wash and brush up and then process copies of two of three of them further in different directions. That way, your client gets a consistent set of photos and, if they particularly like one of the specials, you can offer to work on more images in the same way as an extra item on the final bill.

If you want to twist and tweak to your heart's content probably best to do that on your own photos and on your own time.

Wulf

[Stina3246]

Originally Posted by wulf

I would imagine that you are spending a lot more time than you need to on processing the pictures. It might be better to give them all a quick wash and brush up and then process copies of two of three of them further in different directions. That way, your client gets a consistent set of photos and, if they particularly like one of the specials, you can offer to work on more images in the same way as an extra item on the final bill.

If you want to twist and tweak to your heart's content probably best to do that on your own photos and on your own time.

Wulf

Just wanted to mention that this is very good advise. I do the same thing as the OP and spend hours tweeking individual photos. Your suggestion may save me hours and help me look a little more consistant. Never looked at it that way.
Thanks

[TraceyHill3]

Originally Posted by wulf

I would imagine that you are spending a lot more time than you need to on processing the pictures. It might be better to give them all a quick wash and brush up and then process copies of two of three of them further in different directions. That way, your client gets a consistent set of photos and, if they particularly like one of the specials, you can offer to work on more images in the same way as an extra item on the final bill.

If you want to twist and tweak to your heart's content probably best to do that on your own photos and on your own time.

Wulf

Thank you! I was also looking for an answer to this question! I like to edit and make the pictures look differently, but I didn't know how much was too much.