Hey there, fashionista. Have you been taking amazing outfit photos but feel like something's missing? Your shots look good but they're just not quite at that professional level you aspire to.
The truth is, with some simple tools and free tricks, you can take your fashion photos from average to absolutely eye-catching.
Read on to discover 5 free tools to elevate your fashion photos.
Snapseed is a free photo editing app from Google that gives you advanced editing tools right on your phone. With Snapseed, you can transform your fashion shots into magazine-worthy images in minutes.
Once you’ve opened the Snapseed app, select the photo you want to edit. Now the fun begins!
Start with basic adjustments like brightness, contrast or saturation. Snapseed makes it easy to compare before and after versions so you can get the look just right.
Next, try out one of the glamor glow filters to softly lighten and brighten your model’s skin. The portrait filter is also great for smoothing skin and adding a subtle vignette effect. For that special occasion where you want to truly stand out, consider hiring a party gown. Snapseed's editing tools will then help you achieve flawless photos that capture every detail of your stunning outfit.
For that trendy teal and orange color scheme, experiment with the selective color tool. You can shift the hue of specific color ranges in your photo with just a few taps. The double exposure tool lets you blend two photos together for an artistic, layered look.
When your editing is done, save the final image or save a copy to maintain the original.
PicMonkey is a popular free photo editing tool that lets you add some pizzazz to your fashion shots. With PicMonkey, you can apply filters, textures, graphics and more to make your photos pop.
First, choose from their selection of filters to instantly transform the look and feel of your photo. Options like “Lomo” give photos a retro vibe, while “Punch” increases contrast and saturation for extra drama. For fashion photos, “Glamor” is always a good choice to make colors more vibrant.
You can also layer on textures, graphics, and overlays. Add a subtle pattern or grunge texture, or pick from categories like “Fashion & Style” or “Flourishes” for graphic overlays like floral designs, badges, or photo corners.
These are an easy way to brand your photos or tie everything together with a cohesive theme.
The options don’t end there. PicMonkey also provides tools to touch up your photos like blemish fixes, wrinkle remover, and teeth whitening. You can also adjust lighting, color balance, and more.
VSCO is a popular free photo editing app available for iOS and Android that provides presets and tools to enhance your fashion photos.
VSCO comes loaded with dozens of free presets to instantly transform your photos with different looks. Presets are like filters that make color and tone adjustments with one tap.
They have everything from bright and airy to moody and muted. Try the K series for a punchy retro kick or G series for a golden hour glow. Preview how each preset will look and tap to apply.
While the presets do the heavy lifting, VSCO also provides manual adjustment tools to tweak each photo to perfection. You can alter exposure, color temperature, tint, contrast and more.
Sharpen details or blur the background. Play around with the curve tool to make specific color adjustments. VSCO makes it easy to get photos looking just the way you want.
Once your fashion photos are edited to your heart’s content, share them on VSCO’s social platform to gain new followers and spread inspiration. VSCO’s minimal, gallery-style feed highlights the photos themselves. Follow other fashion photographers and influencers for a stream of stylish images in your feed each day.
VSCO is ideal for anyone wanting an easy way to make their fashion photos shine.
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that will take your fashion shots to the next level. As a beginner, the array of tools and controls in Lightroom can seem overwhelming.
And the best part is, Lightroom is free!
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Remove distracting backgrounds instantly with Slazzer. This free web app uses AI to detect the main subject in your photo (you or your outfit) and remove everything else.
Just upload your photo, click the “Remove Background” button, and voila - your subject is automatically cut out with a transparent background.
Use the result to create eye-catching overlays or place your fashion photos on any background you like.
So there you have it, 5 simple but powerful free tools to make your fashion photos pop. No need to hire an expensive photographer or purchase pricey editing software. These free tools will get you covered in all the ways.
Happy shooting!