TikTok photo editing trend: how does it work step by step?
There’s no right or wrong way to edit your photos, the purpose of this article is to share a bit of information on a trend that exists on TikTok where users suggest that certain edits can make a photo stand out more. Whether you love a filter, or go for the natural look - it’s completely up to you. What’s important is that you love your content! Below, we’ll tell you a bit about this trend and what it suggests.
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What is this new trend on TikTok and how do I make it?
Many TikTok users have grown to love this effect. You can get a vibrant image with sunny tones regardless of the conditions you've shot in with the following adjustments. The only requirement ahead of using these adjustments is to take the picture with direct light on your face.
It won’t come as a shock that the first piece of advice this trend gives is to make sure that your photos are taken in a good light. You can adjust images as much as you want to fit your perfect standard but if you start with good lighting you’re in a better position to begin with.
To achieve this effect, the direct light on your face must be natural.
Important note: Always try to avoid harsh light which can come from being in direct sunlight. The best way to do this is to add a simple shady spot on a sunny day. It will be the best light you can get!
Don't forget to check the before/after by clicking on the photo to be sure that you are satisfied with the result.
Now let's see together how to add the editing effect on your photo to have the best TikTok and after that, let's publish it!
The best TikTok settings for the photo editing trend
Once you've taken your photo and decided that you're going to include it in your TikTok, follow the steps below which are meant to enhance your photo!
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What are the settings for making your own TikTok photo editing trend?
In order to realize your best TikTok on this trend, here’s the breakdown of the photo editing hack. Let's go! You just need to adjust your settings to:
- Exposure: 100
- Brilliance: 100
- Highlights: -35
- Shadows: -30
- Contrast: -30
- Brightness: -15
- Black point: 10
- Saturation: 10
- Vibrance: 10
- Warmth: 10
- Tint: 40
- Sharpness: 15
- Vignette: 25
- Reduce: brilliance and exposure
Before you start to edit your photo, you might want to check out the most popular all time videos on TikTok: popular TikTok videos
The importance of taking a good photo
Although this trend is helpful and can help bring more life to your photos, it’s more so important that you know how to take a good photo. Find good lighting, experiment with your angles, and save inspiration images that you can recreate and work off of! A lot of time can be spent searching for the perfect photo but it's also important to enjoy the time spent taking the image as well as the moments your spending taking them.
Trends pop up weekly on TikTok, and it’s important to stay on top of them if you’re interested in growing your following on the platform. To read more on how to create a quality TikTok video check out this link how to make a good TikTok. Or, to get more information on how to go live on TikTok click this link, how to make a live on TikTok.
We hope this helped answer any questions you may have had on the TikTok photo editing trend as well as the importance of taking a good photo (and finding your light!) Happy creating!
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