If you're looking for a unique way to add a creative and fun twist to images you use in print marketing materials, social media, web content, blogs, etc., here are a few fun photo editing ideas:
Crop images out as a silhouette
Add a filter to create the illusion of a pencil drawing, poster print, water color painting, etc.
Digitally add a shallow depth of field
Create a sultry vignette
De-saturate the image, create a vintage, aged effect, or draw attention to help specific colors stand out
Merge multiple photos into one for a collage effect
Here are a few examples of editing tools that you may find helpful to add filters and creative touches for the creative effect you desire:
Photoshop Express Editor offers a suite of free photo-editing functions. While it is limited in comparison to the licensed version of Photoshop, it provides an easy way for most people to make easy photo corrections.
BeFunky offers a range of photo filters, including the ability to convert a photo to resemble a hand-drawn sketch.
Pixlr is not only available on your phone but there are also three web versions depending on the extent of image editing desired, including a variety of filters as well as seasonal effects and advanced features.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free photo editing software that offers a similar full featured alternative to Photoshop, but may be difficult to learn for beginners that want a quick photo fix.
PicMonkey provides a wide variety of photo editing tools and filters, image frames, textures, and themes that can be customized.
Glitterboo allows you to add sparkling animations and realistic glitter effects to photos and images.
Editor Pho.to is a free online photo editor that allows you to crop an image, perform color correction, resize a photo, retouch a face easily, and includes a large collection of artistic effects.
If you need help jazzing up some of your images or any marketing materials in general, our creative team would love to help. Give us a call today!