How Cutting Down Post-Production Made me a Better Photographer

Well over a decade ago, I remember when I made the decision that the staff of the Phoblographer would be testing cameras and lenses using Capture One instead of Adobe Lightroom. And in the long run, I think that it was absolutely the best decision. Adobe's products surely have merit. However, I feel like most people who use them end up spending more time in post-production than actually shooting images. To that end, they're not intentional with their photography shoots. Instead, they're intentional with their editing. In 2026, this doesn't make a photographer -- it makes one into a post-production artist instead.