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INDEX
Srl No. Topic Page
1 Acknowledgements 4
2 Introduction 5
3 About Quality-eb-!olutions 6
4 "ur#ose o$ T%is Book 7
5 %at is "%oto&Image Editing
6 Basics o$ Image Editing 9
7 %at is "%oto 'ani#ulation or (etouc%ing 10
8 Ty#es o$ "%oto Editing !er)ices 11
9 "%oto En%ancement 1!
10 "%oto (etouc%ing 16
11 "%oto (estoration 19
12 "%oto "o# Art 21
13 "%oto *ector +on)ersion 2!
14 "%oto Image 'asking 25
15 "%oto 'ani#ulation 27
16 "%oto Background (emo)al 29
17 "%oto 'ontage !1
18 Detailed +om#etition Analysis !!
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19 Detailed +om#etitor ,eyword Analysis !6
20 "%oto Editing Business "ricing Analysis 44
21 "romotion !uggestions 4
22 -uture "ros#ects 50
23 +o#yrig%t Alert and Disclaimer 51
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Acknowledgements
Quality Web Solutions is pleased to bring out this photo editing ebook, which we believe will
prove extreel! bene"icial "or those who want to collate authentic in"oration on photo editing
business# $ainsta%ing e""orts have been ta%en "or a%ing this e&boo% as in"orative and error&
"ree as possible# 'he credit goes to our tea who has done extensive research# (ope this will
serve as a great resource "or all the readers#
Quality Web Solutions
www.quality-web-solutions.com
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Introduction
The flourish of photo editing industry in recent years has turned turtle the common
concept that photo editing is not a lucrative business. It fact, image editing industry has
expanded manifolds over the years and thereby offering a unique growth opportunity for
those entrepreneurs who want to try their luck in this industry. However, none would
dare to invest in a business without garnering authentic information about the very
nature and the future possibility of a business. A marketing analysis of the photo editing
industry is all we need before making a final decision. But we know how hard is it to
collate statistic on market analysis and market condition. e are aware of this difficulty
and this is what prompts us to release !Comprehensive Guide on Photo Editing
Business", which will offer a unique solution to all your problems.
!Comprehensive Guide on Photo Editing Business" is specifically written for those
entrepreneurs, who want to reap the benefits of this promising photo editing industry.
#his e$book is crafted in the hands of the veteran marketing professionals at %uality eb
&olutions and they made extensive market research and collated accurate details after
following market trends very carefully. Here in this e$book you will get all the information
on the specification of service, analysis of market trend and competitor. In fact, you can
term this e$book a one$and$all photo$editing manual, where you will get all the resource
that you need to unlock the door to success.
'o fluff, no unnecessary information ( it is absolutely a professional guide on image
editing tailored specifically for professional people only. However, people with an
inquisitive set of mind can check out this e$book for garnering useful and authentic
information on various aspects of image editing industry. #he language of this e$book is
absolutely simple and no unnecessary )argon is used. *very single aspect of photo editing
service and industry is illustrated with ample example and care has been taken to free it
from errors as far as possible. e hope that this e$book will prove extremely effective for
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About Quality-eb-!olutions.com
Quality eb !olutions is making its presence felt in the field of website design and
development by maintaining strict standard in its service thoroughly and rigorously. At
%uality eb &olutions, we are trying to minimi+e production cost and maximi+e efficiency
at our workplace and that is what has helped us to deliver quality service to our clients.
e have hired some of the best website designers and developers who are highly
professional and are extremely motivated. ,ur endeavor at %uality eb &olutions is to
meet the requirements of our clients no matter how complicated or complex they may
appear.
Quality eb !olutions has ultimately managed to emerge as a leading website design
and development company by staying true to its philology of offering value added service
to its worldwide client-le. e strive hard to exceed the expectation of our clients and this
is what has helped us to maintain long$term relationship with our clients. e give utmost
attention to the feedbacks of our clients and this in turn has helped us to give perfect
shape to the ideas of our clients.
At Quality eb !olutions, we give encouragement to creativity and abhor cheap
imitation. e cringe at the very thought of copying concepts of others. rather, what we
try to do is to infuse creative touches in our designing and development process. e
have state of the art infrastructure at our office, which is conveniently located at the I#
hub of /olkata ( &alt 0ake &ector 1. All our employees are well versed with the latest
development in the field of website design and development and therefore, our clients
can always expect better outcome.
At %uality eb &olutions, we are offering 2345 customer support and that means, our
clients can reach us whenever they want or wherever they want.
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"ur#ose o$ t%is book
"f perfecting picture is the purpose of photo editing, the purpose of this e$book is to
offer a perfect solution to all your business need. As it has already been mentioned that
this e$book is targeted for mainly business professionals and entrepreneurs, our
marketing professionals at %uality eb &olutions toiled hard to enrich this e$book by
providing accurate information pertaining to photo editing industry so that it proved
extremely helpful those who do not have a slight idea about the very nature of this e$
book.
Photo editing industry is now undergoing a ma)or transition stage. 'o longer
photography and photoshop are treated differently and this new trend has opened up a
new vista of opportunity for those entrepreneurs who are raring to scale a new height.
However, before you start investing in a business, you will definitely have to collate as
much information about the nature, possibilities and the recent trend of that industry as
possible. 6ailing to do so may frustrate your attempt and your ambition might be nipped
in the bud.
7ollating information about the market trend, analy+ing them and then making a final
decision is almost impossible for a person, who does not have any professional exposure
in the domain of photo editing. e are aware of this problem and this is the reason why
we come up with a sound solution. 8ou will find a complete and comprehensive report on
the market trend of photo editing industry, its possibility of growth in near future and its
competition in this e$book. 'o need of making a diligent search, )ust go through this e$
book carefully and you will find all the answers of your queries.
e have not included any unnecessary details )ust for sake for increasing the volume of
this e$book rather9 we have aimed at providing accurate information based on our
market research which is conducted by some of leading online marketing professional.
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%at is "%oto&Image Editing
Be it an analog photograph or a digital photograph ( image editing can be used for
altering both formats of photographs. By photo retouching process the analog images
can be edited. #here is a number of graphic software with which one can edit, alter and
manipulate the images. Both raster and vector image editors are used for this purpose.
Image editing has become quite popular with the extensive use of digital cameras.
&ometimes the basic features like cropping and rotating the photo are available with the
digital cameras. But photo editing is something more to it. #he photos can be processed
in the photo labs and can undergo manipulations with advanced software. &ome of the
mostly used photo editing software are #dobe Photoshop, Corel Photo-Paint,
Paint.$ET, G"%P ( only to mention a few. &ometimes different batch image processing
tools are also used to edit the photos.
:hoto editing software can alter the pixels of the raster images to edit them. #hey can
work with altering the pixels individually or changing them in groups. In case of the
vector images, the image editing software edits the texts and descriptions instead of the
pixels.
#here was a time when you used to develop your films and simply pick up the prints. It
often happened that you were not satisfied with the quality of the photos. #here were no
options to sharpen the photos or change their contrast and brightness. 'either they could
be cropped or rotated. But with the advent of the photo editing software you can make
the necessary changes and give the photos the desirable effects.
;igital photography profoundly helps the use of photo editing process. #he old and
distorted photos can be scanned and they can also be edited. #he faded memories can be
enlivened from the old faded photographs with the use of photo editing software.
ith photo editors, the sub)ect of one photo can be placed into another. #he background
of the sub)ect can be also edited in an image. An old picture can be modified by
removing certain ob)ects from the picture or be given a new appearance by adding some.
ith a few click of the mouse, creativity and skill the forgotten days can be relived as the
old photos are refreshed with photo editing.
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Basics o$ Image Editing
Photo editing is a process by which a photograph can be modified and given the desired
effects. Both digital and analog photos can be treated using the photo editing software.
#he existing photos can be edited, manipulated and even transformed into a photo that
can completely differ from the original photo. Initially the analog photos were edited by
using photo retouching tools. <aster graphics editor, vector graphics editor and =;
modelers are popularly in use to edit the photos.
#he raster images are stored in the form of pixels. If an image requires some
modifications, then the photo editor will work with the pixels to give the new effect as the
information about the color and brightness of the photo are stored in these pixels. #hese
photo pixels can be edited either in group or individually. >nlike the raster graphics, the
vector graphics are stored as texts or lines of descriptions. 7ompared to the raster
images, the vector images are easier to modify. 6or photo editing, generally Adobe
:hotoshop, 7orel :hoto$:aint, :aint.'*#, ?I@: and other image editing software are
used.
ith the photo editing services, you can bring new life to your old and damaged
photographs. #he images can be cropped9 their colors, brightness, contrast can be
ad)usted and sharpened with the use of photo editing software. If there are any flaws in
the picture, then they can also be removed and corrected with photo editing.
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%at is "%oto 'ani#ulation or (etouc%ing/
"hoto manipulation is one of the techniques of photo editing. By this process, a
photograph can be edited and modified with technical means and skills. #his technique is
applicable for both digital and analog photos. :hoto manipulation is not about editing the
color balance or ad)usting the brightness and contrast of the image. It is often used to
develop an illusion in the photo.
:hoto manipulation techniques are widely used and it is also considered as an art form.
#he use of digital camera has further enhanced its popularity as the digitali+ed images
can be directly used for editing on a computer. Incase of the printed photos they can be
digitali+ed by scanning them.
Image editing software can be used for photo manipulation or photo retouching. A photo
can be warped to make the desired changes in it. #he edited photo may appear
completely different from the original photo after retouching.
Before computers and software were in use, photo manipulation practice was carried out
with help of simple paint and ink. #he negatives were doubly exposed or pierced to give
the desired photos. It was during ABCDs that digital retouching was adopted. Initially the
image retouching was done with %uantel computers with :aintbox application and the
&ilicon ?raphics computers using Barco 7reator. #hese initial image editing tools were
replaced by much sophisticated and up$to$date software known as Adobe :hotoshop.
:hotographs that have discolored and faded with time can be reset with photo
retouching. #he unwanted elements and spots can be removed from the old or affected
photos with the help of photo editing software. ith the help of photo manipulation the
color balance and water color effects can be ad)usted and added to a photo. 6ace touch
up, body contouring and removing skin blemishes of a sub)ect can be accomplished with
photo retouching.
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Ty#es o$ "%oto Editing !er)ices
Photo editing is the process of making ma)or or small changes in both traditional analog
images and digital photographs either for rectifying or for enhancing the their visual
appearance. ,ver the years, this process has transformed and modified a lot and it has
now emerged as a form of art. #his is a unique form of art where creativity and
professionalism are intertwined together for giving it a finessing touch and for making
images more impressive and attractive. However, photo editing can be of different types
and each type has its own set of unique features, which differentiate it from its ilk. &ome
of the ma)or types of photo editing are specified belowE
Photo Enhancement
It is the process of improving and enhancing the damaged areas of a photograph
without having any concrete information about the actual source of the damage.
As you are not certain about the source of the denigration, you will not be able to
restore its pristine form. #he only thing you will be able to do is to fill those
damage areas by exploiting the power of both image editing software and your
creativity.
Photo &estoration
As the name suggests, photo restoration is the process of restoring the original
form, color and the pattern of an image. However, you need to have concrete
information about the source of the denigration otherwise9 you will never be able
to bring back its original form. #he primary ob)ective of photo restoration is not to
enhance its visual artificially but to revive the pristine form of an image by using
various features of photo editing software. In this process technological expertise
play a dominating role but it also allows a unique opportunity to hone your
creativity as well.
Photo &etouching
It is process where some effects are added to photos for making them more
attractive and enticing. Attaining perfection in photography is no longer an issue
because now we can change the visual appearance of an image without wasting
long time. 8ou need to use some cool tools of some photo editing software and you
have almost done it. 7reativity, professionalism and technical expertise all play
decisive roles in the process of photo retouching.
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Photo Pop #rt
:hoto pop art is the process of changing digital and analogue images into a unique
form that was invented and flourished in ABFD. #he basic ob)ective of photo pop
art is to segregate an image or photograph from the rest of the other sections for
making it prominent and for centrali+e the focus of attention. Here the image is
tweaked, twisted and prodded endlessly until the desired effects.
Photo 'ector Conversion
:hoto vector conversion is the process of converting a raster image into vector
image for improving its visual appearance and for giving it a photogenic look. By
converting an image, you will be able to scale up or down an image at your will.
Photo "mage %as(ing
:hoto image masking is a process of bringing dramatic change in images by
keeping intact certain portion and by completely removing or partially removing
unwanted elements from images. 'ot loosing any detail is the main ob)ective of
photo image masking. hat you have to do is to make it more attractive by adding
missing parts or by removing unnecessary parts.
Photo %anipulation
It is a process in which the very appearance of an image is altered for giving it a
different look. @anipulated image can be drastically different from the original one
and the main purpose of photo manipulation is to create a sense of allusion for
giving a pleasant shock to the viewers. :hoto manipulation is not )ust making
slight changes in images9 it is about bringing radical and drastic changes in
images.
Photo Bac(ground &emovals
<emoving background from images is not an easy task by any means. It becomes
a necessity when an unwanted element pops up all of a sudden or an unnecessary
element bobs up its head in the middle. #he only way you will be able to get rid of
this complex issue is by opting for photo background removals service.
Photo %ontage
:hoto montage is a process where a number of images are dovetailed seamlessly
that leads to the creation of a unique image. #his is undoubtedly a typical task and
demands a high level of technical expertise. However, creativity also plays a
dominating role in this process.
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"%oto En%ancement
Photo enhancement is the process of improving the quality of digital images without
having prior information about the exact nature of the degradation or the source of
distortion. ;igitally stored images are manipulated in this process for enhancing the
appearance as far as possible. However, photo enhancement is not )ust making an image
darker or lighter or )ust increasing and decreasing the contrast of an image, it is far more
complicated. ithout having a flair for perfection and a good command over some photo
editing software packages such as :hotoshop, Image <eady etc, you will never be able to
give a new lease of life to a partially distorted and blurred image.
# &are Combination o) #rt and !cience
*nhancing a partially distorted image is all about maintaining a delicate balance between
the art and the science of photo editing. #hough it is virtually impossible to enhance the
quality of an image without exploiting the features of an image editing software package,
art of photo enhancement should be not be discarded all together. Here lies the
difference between photo enhancement and photo restoration. In photo enhancement,
images are not only restored to their original form but the images are also manipulated
for giving them a perfect look.
The #im o) Photo Enhancement
#he main aim of photo enhancement is to improve the quality of an image for bettering
its perception and interpretability so that human beings can appreciate it. #he focus of
attention should not be solely on restoring the original form of an image rather9 we
should concentrate on making it unique by harnessing the power of creativity and latest
technology.
Before you start enhancing an image, you need to have a fair concept of the future use
of that image. A photo can be perfect for using in an exhibition but the same image may
appear outlandish, if it is used in a public place. 8ou need to have a creative bend of
mind for differentiating images based on their suitability.
!ome *acts on Photo Enhancement
,ne might wonder why there are so many companies vying with each other in this field.
Gust check out search volume with the term !photo enhancement" in this pictureE
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&egions
#his picture simply illustrate the fact that a large number of people search with this term
for getting reliable service to enhance the quality of their images. #he next image depicts
the fact that the people of Asia tend to search with this term to get reliable service.
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!ome Crucial #reas o) Photo Enhancement
#he ultimately aim of photo enhancement service is to make a photograph its best. All
we need is good look but the problem is that different people have different perception
about what looks good and what looks bad and therefore you must make sure the fact
you have the in thing in your that will help you to make a difference in this field by
exploiting your expertise and experience and by blending them into a harmonious whole.
#here are a number of options available that you can use for improving the standard of
image but )ust having knowledge of their usage would not be sufficient. 8ou need to
blend your creative inputs for making the most of it.
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"%oto (etouc%ing
Photos are seldom perfect. #his is a universal truth not because we do not have that
sophisticated technology that can capture the spirit of a precious moment preciously but
because we are very fickle$minded in nature. e like one thing at one time and despise
the very same thing at the next moment. #hanks to enormous technological
development, now we will be able to fix this issue, which often becomes a big issue. 'o
matter how hard you may try, it is virtually impossible to attain perfection while
capturing the essence of a moment in a digital or analogue frame. ?iving finessing
touches to an image has become a must in the photographic industry, as the
requirements of people tend to change in every now and then. But none but a hardcore
professional would dare to do this task because a slight mistake can spoil the entire
effort.
The Purpose o) Photo &etouching
#he basic purpose of photo retouching is to make it more appealing and more enticing to
look at without distorting the original features of the image as far as possible. #hough
most of us usually associate the concept of photo retouching with only changing the
background, increasing the brightness, contrast etc of an image, it is far more complex
and intriguing. It is not )ust weeding out unwanted elements from images mechanically9
it is also about making an image suitable for a particular purpose by harnessing the
power of latest technology and by unleashing your creative force.
Basics o) Photo &etouching
Before start learning the ins and outs of photo retouching, you need to have a fair idea of
the very basics of photo retouching. <emoving wrinkles, smoothening skin, appropriating
skin tone, rectifying some common problems such as rash, acne, scars, spots etc,
changing the background etc are some of the common areas that are intrinsically
associated with the concept of photo retouching. 8ou can find the image editing options
in some popular image editing software packages but it is you who have to make the real
difference.
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Photo &etouching To !tand +ut
*very photo has a story to tell and your )ob as a photo$retouching expert is to spice up
that story by blending your creative inputs seamlessly in it. If an image is supposed to be
placed on the front page of a maga+ine or newspaper, it has to be different. 'ow making
an ordinary image a little bit different is your main task that has to be done precisely and
with great care and caution. It should be arresting and the same time it should have the
in thing in it to sei+e the attention of the viewers. #he concept of photo retouching gets a
whole new dimension, as it is now employed for promotional purpose. Here you have to
infuse the concepts of creativity and advertising tactics into a unique whole for oo+ing out
the best possible impact at the end.
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"%oto (estoration
Photo restoration is the process of restoring original shape, color and pattern of an
image, which has damaged badly or which has become worn out over the years. #he
main ob)ective of photo restoration is not to enhance its quality artificially rather9 the
main ob)ective of :hoto restoration is to restore the original form, color etc of an image.
In photo restoration process technological knowledge plays a vital role as opposed to
photo enhancement, where creativity plays the pivotal role. However, photo restoration is
not all about playing it safe, it is also about maintaining a perfect balance by adding
creative touches when it needs most and shunning it altogether when it does not need at
all.
The Basics o) Photo &estoration
<emoving scratches, damages, aging effects etc from images are performed in the photo
restoration process for giving an image a new lease of life. However, the images should
not be in a position where it might become impossible for the viewers to make an
assumption about the original shape or form of those images. *ither :hotoshop or Image
<eady is used in this process for performing this task. However, without having
professional exposure in this domain, it is virtually impossible for a person to bring back
the pristine form and color combination of an image accurately.
Photo &estoration Process
In fine, photo restoration is the process of pinpointing those damaged areas of an image
that can be restored. At the first stage, damaged areas of an image should have to be
located. After the completion of this task, you should gear up for restoring those spots or
areas by exploiting the power of any photo editing software.
&eincarnating %emories
:hotos are saved for revving up our memories when we are in solitude. e love to keep
alive our memories as long as we can by capturing them in either digital format or
analogue format. However, time takes its toll on them and they become blurred and their
pristine color starts waning with the course of time. #he only way you will be able to
bring them back in their pristine form is by opting for photo restoration service. #he
process should be done meticulously and arduously if you are longing for the best
possible results at the end.
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"%oto "o# Art
hat is Photo Pop #rt,
It is nothing but converting an analogue or digital image into a form or shape that conforms
with the tradition of pop art that was flourished in the middle of ABFD against the prevailing
ideas of abstract expressionism. Here an image or photo is alienated from other ob)ects and
from the context itself for drawing the attention of the viewers. #hough this form of art has
changed a bit in the past few decades, people still loves it dearly. #herefore, it is no wonder
why people still have a craving for transforming their photos into a unique form of pop art
image. As a pop art image looks ama+ingly different from the original one and as it is astutely
upholding and blending the charm and the charisma of the pop art of FDs, people still loves it
dearly.
Technological -evelopment and The Tradition o) Pop #rt
#hings have changed drastically from the past. 'o longer, you need to hire a professional
artist for the entire day for having a pop art image. 'ow you can don that smartly by trying
out some cool features of some image editing software for example :hoto&hop, Image <eady
etc. #hese image editors have facilitated this task by blending the power of art and
technology. In fact, pop art is offering us a unique opportunity for to showcase our creativity
by exploiting the advantages of this unique platform.
.se o) Photo Pop #rt
:hoto pop art is now being used extensively in different areas. It has succeeded in
revolutioni+ing the concept of advertising. A number of companies are flaunting pop art
image in their product labeling. &ome even have gone extra miles by using pop art culture in
their companies. logos. #his shows the enduring appeal and popularity of photo pop art.
'owadays, a large section of people are using photo pop art to decorate their home, which
definitely adds to its appeal. #his has become so common that people, who do not have any
faint idea of photo pop art, appreciate its visual appeal unabashly. #hose who are getting
bored of seeing their same portrait photo over and over again, photo pop art can offer them a
welcome deviation from the set norms. Gust convert your portrait photo into a pop art portrait
artwork and see the difference.
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"%oto *ector +on)ersion
"t is customary to categori+e computer graphics into two parts $ vector graphic and
raster graphics. 8ou can scale up or down a vector image without compromising with its
quality as lines and curves are mathematically defined in vector images. But the same
thing can.t be said of restore images, as restore images are made up of pixels and
therefore, you will not be able to scale them up or down at your will. However, this
problem can easily be fixed by converting a raster image into a vector image. However,
photo vector conversion should be done with meticulous attention for keeping intact the
effects and for improving the picture quality of the existing images.
# Color)ul Presentation
If you want to capture the hottest trend of the image editing industry, you should try
your best to mix photo and vector into a unique whole for giving it a cool and modern
look. In a bid to catch up with this changing trend, an increasing number of photo editing
experts are making a beeline for garnering authentic information pertaining to this issue.
:hoto vector conversion can be a fulfilled activity if you can manage to blend these two
contradictory concepts seamlessly. #hough photo vector conversion demands a high level
of accuracy and professional exposure otherwise9 you will never able to explore the
power of this colorful art.
#dvantages o) Photo 'ector Conversion
By converting an image into vector image, you will be able to increase or decrease the
si+e of an image without compromising with its quality. <esolution of an image can also
be changed without loosing any details. Besides that, photo vector conversion will allow
you to change the color of a photo with ease.
.se o) Photo 'ector Conversion
#he concept of photo vector conversion is now being widely used in different medium for
promoting cheerfulness look that helps a lot to sei+e the attention of the viewers at the
very first glance. 7; artworks and club flyers are the latest to )oin in this bandwagon as
photo vector conversion has successfully added a new dimension by investing them with
a brand new look. If this is not enough, photo vector conversion is now foraying into
other fields as well, as it popularity is continuously on rise.
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"%oto Image 'asking
Photo masking or image masking is a process that allows a person to keep intact certain
parts of an image while making radical changes in the other parts of the image for
producing a unique effect. :hoto masking is used widely for removing background from
an image without loosing a single detail. #herefore, photo image masking is offering twin
benefitsE greater image clarity and magnificent effect. @asking is mainly done for
transforming an ordinary photo or image into a unique piece of artistry by adding some
cool effects and weeding out unwanted parts.
The #dvantages o) "mage %as(ing
#he main advantage of photo image masking is that it helps image$editing expert to
make changes in images without affecting the quality of an image. If an image comprises
intrinsic details, you might find yourself in a struggling situation while introducing a slight
change in it. #he only way you will be able to fix this issue is by opting for image mask.
&ome 7ommon :hoto Image @asking #echniques
7omplex 0ayer @askingE #his image masking technique is applied for removing
background from fine ob)ects of an image. #his technique is widely used for
masking those ob)ects, which are translucent or semi transparent in nature.
Images with smoke, hair, features etc are mostly used in this technique.
:hotoshop #ransparency @askingE If you are trying to remove transparent ob)ects
from an image, you should try out this image masking technique. &mooth removal
of transparent ob)ects such as glass etc can be achieved in this image masking
technique.
Alpha channel maskingE #his masking technique is often termed as !raster
masking". hen you are facing immense amount of difficulty to mask an image by
creating a new layer over it. By using this technique, you will be able to smooth
the edges of those images, which are semi$transparent or translucent in nature.
7ollege @askingE #his masking technique is widely used for removing background
from those images, which are mainly used in commerce websites, catalogues,
brochures etc.
If you aspire to be an image editing professional, you need to ensure a professional
touch at the end. Gust removing background or transparent ob)ects from the images
should not be your soul ob)ective rather9 you should concentrate on giving it an artistic
finessing touch that will differentiate an original image from the masked one.
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:opularity #rends of #he /eyword $ :hoto Image @asking Along ith &earch 1olume in
;ifferent <egions
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"%oto 'ani#ulation
Photo manipulation is the process of changing the very appearance of an image for
duping the viewers into believing something that does not exists in reality at all. It is
above and all a photographic technique that is being used for producing a sense of
allusion and for giving a pleasant shock to the views by tweaking and prodding some
images until they produce the desired effect at the end. It is not )ust making a little bit
changes in an image or making corrections in a photo for brining back its pristine form, it
is far more complex. It demands creative inputs but without having technical skills, you
will never be able to make any powerful impact.
+b/ective o) Photo %anipulation
#he concept of photo manipulation is smeared with controversies. &ome argue that this
technique is marring the purity of images by altering original form of images blatantly
and this concern is somewhat )ustified. However, it can be said that manipulation of an
image is acceptable as far as it does not cross the moral and ethical boundaries.
However, if your soul aim is to play with this art or if your aim is to impress the viewers
by showing a presentation of your skill and creativity through this visual medium, there
should be no cause of concerned.
0istory o) Photo %anipulation
:hoto manipulation is not the brainchild of digital imagery. Before the computers came
into being, this technique was widely used for producing desired effects by using some
simple tools such as piercing photos, double$exposure, paint, ink etc. However, it used to
take awfully long time and often the result was not absolutely perfect and impressive.
ith the advent of technology, the concept of photo manipulation has changed
dramatically. 'o longer you will have to work for days for bringing radical change in the
visual appearance of an image, you can now do that smartly by trying out some cool
tools of an image editing software for example :hotoshop or Image <eady.
#s a *orm o) #rt
:reviously photo manipulation was not considered as a form of art but the concept has
changed a lot in the past few years. #oday, it is deemed as a unique form of art where
both creativity and technological skill play dominating roles. #he final result of image
manipulation can be drastically different from the original one but you should make sure
one thing that the final result will be powerful enough to sei+e the attention of the viewer.
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"%oto Background (emo)al
Those, who are in the pursuit of perfect picture, know very well how hard it is to capture
a rare moment. 'o matter how hard you may try, something always goes wrong. *ither,
a stranger emerges all of a sudden or an unwanted wire or ob)ect comes in between. If
you are tired of all these nagging trivialities, you should opt for photo background
removal, as it is highly effective in eliminating disturbing elements from images.
:hotoshop, Image <eady etc are some of the common image editing software packages
that are widely used for this purpose.
The Purpose Photo Bac(ground &emoval
#he main purpose of photo background removal is to bring perfection in an image by
removing unwanted elements from an image or by removing the background of an image
completely. Another ob)ective of background removal is to change the focus of the image
to get desired result. Backgrounds are moved from images for using them from for
promotional purpose. Apart from that, new background is added in lieu of the existing
one for improving the visual appearance of that image and for endowing it with a
professional look.
Con/ugation o) E))iciency and Creativity
:reviously removing background from images were done manually but with the massive
development in the field of technology, this can smartly be done by using some simple
tools such as background easer tool, magic eraser tool, magic wand tool etc of :hotoshop
Han image editing software packageI. hat you need to have is a creative bend of mind
and good command over some popular image editing software. However, you have to
hone your skill and have to keep yourself updated about the latest development in the
field of image editing otherwise9 you will find yourself lagging behind others. An ideal
combination of creativity and efficiency can make all the difference. It can transmute an
ordinary image into a unique one by removing unnecessary elements from that image
with utmost care.
However, you should make sure that only unnecessary elements are removed and the
rest of the areas of the image remain intact.
:opularity #rends of #he /eyword $ :hoto Background <emoval Along ith &earch
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"%oto 'ontage
The history of photo montage dates back to the *dwardian and 1ictorian era when the art
came into being. #he art started primarily as a welcome break from the traditional way of
presenting image. It is somewhat whacky and different in pattern because the basic aim of
photo montage is to dovetail two or more images seamlessly in such a way that creates a
different picture altogether. #hough the art of photo montage was flourished in the ACth
century, it still captivates the senses of modern people and appeals to those, who are
engaged in the eternal pursuit of beauty and novelty.
Tradition and Technology
#he pattern and the style of the art of :hoto @ontage have undoubtedly changed a lot. #he
art of photo montage has become much more complex and the scope of exercising originality
has definitely broaden in the past few decade because of the massive development in the
field of technology. #echnology has made several inroads into this field and at the same time
it has endowed us with an opportunity to bring radical changes in its look and feel without
altering its basic pattern.
$ot %ere 1u2taposition o) "mage
:hoto @ontage is not )ust the mere )uxtaposition of a number of images rather9 it is a unique
mode of visual representation by collating and presenting the essence of diverse types of
images into a unique whole. #herefore, the task is far more complex and intriguing than
creating a new image because here you will not be able to give full swing to your
imagination. hat you have to do is to choose some pictures with meticulous care Hbe careful
because this will be going to shape the future of your endeavorI after gauging their creative
appeal astutely.
'ext comes the most vital stage of :hoto @ontage. Here in this stage, you will have to merge
them into a unified whole for producing the desired effect. But remember that the final result
has to be aesthetically pleasant and creative to the core. But what if you have to portray a
message through this visual mediumJ It obviously takes some time. Be sure to a take step$
by$step approach and for ?od.s sake do not be in a hurry because ultimately you will mess up
the entire thing.
Creativity Coupled ith Technological Touch
#he most vital ob)ective of :hoto @ontage is to cross the limit and the boundaries of cut$up
images by creating a surreal atmosphere from which the viewers will be able to view and
understand what the exact thing you want to convey. Actually technology holds the key but
the chest is obviously your creative inputs. 8ou can be an expert in :hotoshop or Image
<eady but unless you have that creative bend of mind, you will never be able to succeed in
this complex creative endeavor.
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"%oto Editing Business Detailed +om#etition Analysis
# detail and comprehensive analysis of market condition and competition is all you need
before you invest in any business. 0ike every business, you need to analysis the records
of market competition of photo editing industry in advance in order to dissipate any kind
of misunderstanding and to avoid possible loss in future. Being aware of this concern, our
online marketing experts have done a detail and in$depth analysis of the ongoing
competition in the market. If you are determined to make the most from this business,
you need to make sure that you have targeted those keywords, which have good search
volume.
7hoosing less competitive keywords can secure top ranking but they will not help your
business in the long run. However those keywords, which have high search volume, are
extremely competitive in nature. Gust check out the chart inserted below. It clearly shows
that high competitive keywords always have high search volume and this simply means
that if you can manage to rank top in those keywords, you are bound to get benefited.
6or example the very term !:hoto *diting" is being competed by over 2F,BDD,DDD
companies in ?oogle and 5=B,DDD,DDD companies approximately in 8ahoo. #he search
volume of this keyword is near a staggering ADDDDDD. #herefore, it is clear that if you
want to make a difference in this regard, you have to toil hard.
Photo Editing
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-etailed
Competition
#nalysis
Competition
%onthly
!earch
3eywords Google 4ahoo %!$ 'olume
image editing 2A5,DDD,DDD F2C,DDD,DDD =K,ADD,DDD K5=DDD
photo editing 2F,BDD,DDD 5=B,DDD,DDD ==,=DD,DDD ADDDDDD
picture editing 22,BDD,DDD 253,DDD,DDD 5K,BDD,DDD A=FDDD
digital photo
enhancement AB2,DDD,DDD AF,ADD,DDD 2,3FD,DDD ADDD
photo enhancement 23,BDD,DDD 3=,FDD,DDD K,AKD,DDD A3CDD
picture enhancement 2,K5D,DDD 2C,KDD,DDD K,A2D,DDD 2BDD
photo editing service 25,FDD,DDD 3DC,DDD,DDD A5,CDD,DDD ADDD
photo editing services 25,3DD,DDD 225,DDD,DDD A5,CDD,DDD CCD
photo background
editing K=B,DDD,DDD A=2,DDD,DDD =,CAD,DDD AKDD
advanced photo editing 2C,ADD,DDD 2D5,DDD,DDD K,3KD,DDD CCD
easy photo editing 2B,FDD,DDD A==,DDD,DDD B,CKD,DDD 23DD
professional photo
editing 2B,3DD,DDD AA2,DDD,DDD 5,=3D,DDD F3DD
image photo editing 23,BDD,DDD 255,DDD,DDD A5,KDD,DDD =KDD
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digital photo edit B=,FDD,DDD 22C,DDD,DDD FK,5DD,DDD A=DD
edit digital photos =F,ADD,DDD ABB,DDD,DDD 22,CDD,DDD ADDD
photos editing
A,F3D,DDD,DD
D 5F5,DDD,DDD A=F,DDD,DDD 25ADD
online photo edit 2KB,DDD,DDD 3=B,DDD,DDD FK,FDD,DDD ACADD
photoshop editing A3,=DD,DDD A3A,DDD,DDD A=,5DD,DDD 3DFDD
photoshop photo editing 2=,CDD,DDD 3C,ADD,DDD C,2BD,DDD BBDD
digital photo editing 2F,5DD,DDD AC2,DDD,DDD 23,BDD,DDD A3CDD
digital photo retouching 55K,DDD 5,A5D,DDD A,ABD,DDD A=DD
digital photo restoration K,2KD,DDD 2=,=DD,DDD 2,3CD,DDD ADDD
photo retouching service 3DK,DDD K,2KD,DDD A,DFD,DDD 52D
photo enhancement
services A,2CD,DDD B,3BD,DDD 3,A=D,DDD 2AD
image editing services 25,ADD,DDD A2K,DDD,DDD A5,FDD,DDD =2D
image processing
services K2,2DD,DDD C3,2DD,DDD 2=,=DD,DDD FBD
photo restoration
services =,3KD,DDD AB,CDD,DDD F,3=D,DDD A=DD
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Detailed +om#etitor ,eyword Analysis
#naly+ing the strength and the position of your rival is the most vital thing that you
should not ignore at any cost. ithout having any fair idea about the position of your
would$be competitors, you will never be able to make any difference in the long run. ,ur
online marketing experts are aware of this vital issue and this is the reason why we have
tried to present a detail and in$depth analysis of various aspects of the leading photo
editing service providers. Gust check them out carefully and you will definitely be able to
curve out a niche for your organi+ation.
"ix !%ar#
0ets start with :ix &harp. #he chart that is inserted below simply shows that this
company has managed to secure 3
th
position in a competitive keyword $ photo
enhancement and this keyword has a decent search volume as well. Another important
fact is that :ix &harp has not only targeted high competitive keywords but it has also
targeted those keywords, which do not have high search volume.
www.#ixs%ar#.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
"#oto en#ance$ent 1400 24%700%000 4
"icture restoration 5400 11%600%000 10
di&ital "#oto en#ance$ent 1000 190%000%000 21
"#oto en#ance$ent services 210 1%20%000 1
"#oto en#ance$ent servics 0 !%60%000%000 42
"icture en#ance$ent service 0 1%110%000 6
"icture en#ance$ent 2900 2%670%000 1
"#oto editin& services 0 27%400%000
"#oto restoration source code 0 772%000 1
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1ilac Digital
0ilac ;igital is another eminent name in the field of photo editing. Gust check out what
type of keywords, it has targeted. #he chart clearly dictates the fact that it has opted for
both high competitive and low competitive keywords. It has managed to grab Ct# and Bt#
positions respectively in the keywords photo retouching and photo restoration, which are
fairly good, in ?oogle and they have both 3DFDD average search volume.
www.lilacdigital.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
"#oto retouc#in& 40500 1%620%000
"#oto restoration 40500 !%00%000 9
"#oto retouc#in& restoration 1!00 129%000 1
"#oto restoration service 720 !%720%000 4
retouc#in& service di&ital 0 167%000 1
di&ital "#oto retouc#in& 1!00 766%000 2
i$a&e retouc#in& services 91 494%000 !
"#oto retouc#in& service 720 406%000 4
retouc# "#otos 2900 1%670%000 9
"#oto retouc# service 170 640%000 1
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Amer "%otorestoration
Amer :hotorestoration is making a splash in the image editing industry by topping the
list in ?oogle in the term !photo restoration". #his keyword is fairly competitive and the
average search volume of this keyword is approximately 3DFDD. #his website has topped
the chart in ?oogle search when you search with some locali+ed keywords such as
photograph restoration service 0os Angeles, photograph restoration 0os Angeles etc.
amer#%otorestoration.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition
0oogle
(anking
"#oto restoration 40500 !%00%000 1
'i(in& old "#otos 260 !%00%000
"#oto&ra"# restoration los an&eles 0 5%990%000 1
"#oto&ra"# restoration service los
an&eles 0 665%000 1
"#oto restoration services 1!00 !%40%000 1
"#oto restoration service 720 !%770%000 1
"icture restoration 5400 11%700%000 1
2utsourcing !er)ices India
,utsourcing &ervices India is one of those few companies, which have targeted those
keywords whose average search volumes are all less than ADDD. It has secured F
th
rank
in the keyword ( !image process services" whose average search volume is FBD and
which is competed by nearly 5=,KDD,DDD service providers.
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,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
"#oto editin& services 0 27%400%000
"#oto en#ance$ent services 210 1%20%000
i$a&e editin& services !20 26%900%000 10
i$a&e "rocessin& services 590 61%900%000 5
"o" art services 0 7!%600%000 !
Ii#)a#i
Iipvapi is an eminent photo editing service provider, which has managed to grab top
ranking only in those keywords, which do not have high search volume but which are
highly competitive in nature. It has grabbed 2
nd
position in the keyword !photo
retouching India" which is being competed by more than BD,5DD and whose average
search volume is A5D.
www.ii#)a#i.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
"#oto retouc#in& 40500 1%620%000 59
"#oto restoration 40500 !%00%000 5!
old da$a&ed "#oto 40 74%500%000 1
cli""in& "at# service 720 29!%000 25
cli""in& "at# 1400 679%000 19
"#oto retouc#in& india 170 90%700 2
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illustrator convert to vector 1900 !%5!0%000 12
"#oto en#ance$ent 1400 24%700%000 14
"#oto retouc#in& "ort'olio 110 190%000 5
+li##ing Images
Cli""in& )$a&es is an i$a&e editin& co$"any% w#ic# #as $ainly tar&eted *eywords t#at are associated
wit# t#e ter$ cli""in& and #as succeeded in securin& to" ran*in& in +ot# #i&# co$"etitive and avera&e
co$"etitive *eywords. ,or e(a$"le% in t#e *eyword - i$a&e cli""in&% it #as $ana&ed to &ra+ 7
t#
"osition in .oo&le% w#ic# is all very &ood. /""ro(i$ately 59%000 we+sites are vyin& wit# eac# ot#er in
t#is *eyword.
www.cli##ingimages.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
cli""in& "at# 1400 679%000 27
cli""in& "at# service 720 29!%000 !
cli""in& "at# services 590 !67%000 6
i$a&e cli""in& "at# 260 !57%000 14
i$a&e cli""in& "at# services 0 11%000 49
#and$ade cli""in& "at#s 0 59%600 7
$as*in& service 40 !%1!0%000 1
i$a&e cli""in& 2400 7%150%000 7
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-ixu##ix
6ixuppix is making its presence felt in the world of photo editing industry by mainly
targeting those keywords, which are being competed by a large number of photo$editing
service providers. However, it has not succeeded in securing its position in the first page
of ?oogle in most of these keywords. &till, it is doing a good business.
www.$ixu##ix.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
"#oto retouc#in& 40500 1%620%000 !0
"#oto restoration retouc#in& 1!00 97%200 17
retouc# "#otos scannin& 0 140%000 1
"#oto retouc#in& service 720 406%000 1
"#oto retouc# service 170 6!%000 17
"#oto colorin& sservice 0 5!%000 10
"#oto colorin& service 0 90%900%000 -
"#oto'i( service 0 44%000 24
'i( weddin& "#otos 22 4%160%000 1
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'y !eogal
@y &eogal is another renowned photo editing company, which has managed to curve a
niche for its business organi+ation in this fiercely competitive market. #hough it has
diversified its business, it is mainly getting visitors who are looking for background
removal service. #hough its targeted keywords for example background image removal
services, photo background removal etc are highly competitive in nature but they do not
have huge search volume.
www.myseogal.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition
0oogle
(anking
+ac*&round i$a&e re$oval services !20 !%00%000 1
"#oto +ac*&round re$oval 260 71%000%000 11
a''orda+le +ac*&round re$oval 0 !07%000
"#oto +ac*&round re$oval services 0 551%000 1
A3ure4 'ontage
/0ure9 1onta&e #as ran*ed to" in t#ose *eywords% w#ic# are not #i&#ly co$"etitive. )t #as ran*ed
wit#in to" t#irty in .oo&le in so$e less co$"etitive *eywords suc# as "#oto $onta&e slides#ow%
weddin& "#oto $onta&e ideas etc.
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www.a3ure4montage.com
,eywords A)g !earc% *olume +om#etition 0oogle (anking
$onta&e "#oto !6000 11%00%000 10
"#oto $onta&e !6000 6%420%000 2!
weddin& "#oto $onta&e 2400 170%000 5
"#oto $onta&e slides#ow !20 211%000 4
weddin& "#oto $onta&e ideas 2 1!9%000 5
weddin& video $onta&e 1900 1!0%000 14
"#oto video $onta&e 9900 955%000 1!
!-d "#oto $onta&e 0 4%550%000 4
c#ica&o video $onta&e 0 120%000 1
'ow, it can be said that you have formed a fair concept of the market position of some of
the leading photo editing service providers. e hope that this will definitely help you to
prepare a marketing strategy.
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"%oto Editing Business "ricing Analysis
Pricing is the most important factor in online industry as well as in the photo editing
industry. As people can compare the rates of different service providers without facing
any hassle or without wasting any time, your offered price should be attractive and
competitive enough to lure the possible clients. 8ou can.t fleece a customer nor you can
charge a client exorbitantly because this will definitely tarnish your marketing reputation.
8ou can either make your pricing flexible or you can make it fix but it all depend on you.
However, the first and the foremost thing that you have to do, is to check out the rates of
your competitors. ?o through the ins and outs of their pricing policies before finali+ing
the pricing of your photo editing company.
In order to assist you in this regard, we have reviewed the pricing policies of some
leading photo editing service providers. Gust go through them before making any decision
in haste.
+om#any ebsite
www.lilacdigital.com
0ilacdigital.com is a leading photo retouching service provider whose minimum pricing is
L3F. Its charge varies with the requirements of the clients. 6or example, if anyone wants
a detailed restoration of his images, he will have to pay more than LBD.
!er)ices "rice
.eneral 2etouc# 34n#ance$ent 5456
7etailed 2etouc#in& 5756
8i$"le 2estoration 545-560
.eneral 2estoration 560-50
7etailed 2estoration 5906
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+om#any ebsite
www.#ixs%ar#.com
:ixsharp.com is a well$known name in the field of photo restoration. Its starting price is
LAF but this can change depending on the specific requirements of the clients.
!er)ices "rice
Basic P#oto 2estoration 8tartin& - 515
+om#any ebsite
amer#%otorestoration.com
Amerphotorestoration.com is another leading photo editing company. Its basic charge
fixes at L=B but it can vary depending on the requirements of the clients.
!er)ices "rice
7i&itally 2estored P#oto 5!9
Color P#oto 2estoration 5!9
Colori0ed P#oto 5!9
B9: 7i&itally 5!9
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+om#any ebsite
ii#)a#i.com and cli##ingimages.com
#he pricing policy of Iipvapi.com and 7lippingimages.com is somewhat different from
others. #hey charge barely LA= and LK maximum per image for offering basic photo
editing or restoration service. However, the rate can increase if a client wants to add
some extra effects in his images.
!er)ices "rice
/ll :or* 51! ; Per )$a&e <
/ll :or* 50.90 =o 56.00 "er i$a&e
+om#any ebsite
$ixu##ix.com
6ixuppix.com demands different charges depending on the complexity of the pro)ect. Its
charge for basic image enhancement or minor correction starts at LB.BB whereas it
charges L=B.BB for providing extensive or severe photo restoration services.
!er)ices "rice
Basic i$a&e en#ance$ent or $inor correction 59.99
1ediu$ "#oto correction 519.99
1a>or "#oto correction or re"air 529.99
4(tensive38evere P#oto 2estoration 5!9.99
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+om#any ebsite
a3ure4montage.com
#he pricing policy of A+ureBmontage.com is quite different from others. Instead of
charging each image separately, it charges for L2DD editing for FD images at a time.
!er)ices "rice
50 Picture -P#oto 1onta&e 5200
'ow, you have definitely form a fair understanding of the pricing policy of different photo
editing service providers. &o go ahead with your plan. But be sure to not to offer a price,
which will force you to comprise with the quality of your service because this can have
serious backlash in future.
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"romotion !uggestions
@uch has been discussed and talked about the endless business opportunities of photo
editing business. But if you fail to promote your business properly in the online industry,
your ambition of becoming a leader in this domain might nip in the bud. In order to avoid
this situation, you need to remain aware of some vital promotion tips that are often
termed as surviving tips in the photo editing industry.
Create # !ub -omain
If you have an existing website and are offering services that are related to photo
editing, you should create a sub domain dedicated to photo editing service as oppose to
create a separate website. As you have already established yourself in the online
industry, there is no point of creating a separate website for this purpose. However, if
your existing business has nothing to do with photo editing, you have to create a new
domain. But this simply means that you have to start from the scratch. But there is no
other option available.
E2ploit the Power o) Blog and *orums
Blog can be your thing or not but one thing is sure that blogging is the best way to make
people aware of your organi+ation. 8ou should update your blogs regularly and with
informative content because it will represent the brand image of your organi+ation. ;o
not ignore the importance of forums. 6orum is another popular way of promoting the
brand image of your organi+ation. >nder no circumstance, you should not violate the
rules and regulation of any forum because this can have serious backlash.
Get !ociali5ed in !ocial $etwor(ing !ites
&ocial networking is the next big thing after search engines. #hey are the best place to
promote your website. However, you should not be in a hurry while promoting your
organi+ation in various social networking sites because you will eventually mess up the
entire thing. A slow and steady approach is all needed in this process for ensuring long$
term success. #ry to build up a community first and then you can try to promote your
organi+ation. But you should violate any terms and conditions at any cost.
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Banner E2change
It is another popular way of polishing the online identity of your organi+ation. However,
you should not ignore the importance of link exchange, instead you should try both of
them. Banners are graphically enticing and therefore people tend to click them as
opposed to text links.
Create 'ideo *or 4our Business
1ideo is a unique visual platform, which is highly interactive in nature. 8ou should create
a video based on your organi+ation, which helps your visitors to form a fair concept about
the very nature of the organi+ation. 8ou can submit of your video to different video
sharing website which will definitely help you to promote the brand value of your
organi+ation and at the same time, it will help you to get inbound links to your website.
#hese are some of the common promotional tips that you should integrate with your
marketing strategy if you want to make a difference in the domain of photo editing
industry.
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-uture "ros#ects
Before investing, you need to make a through analysis of the future prospect of that
business. #his is vital issue because no one wants to lose his hard earned money. Before
investing in the photo editing industry, you need have a fair idea of the growth and future
prospect of photo editing industry because your financial stability is intrinsically
associated with it. &o before you make a final decision, check out these factsE
"t is *lourishing !ector
#he demand of photo editing or image editing has shoot up drastically in the past few
years and thereby making it the best place to earn revenue. #his is the reason why a
number of companies are vying with each other to lure possible clients. But still, there is
a chance to curve out a niche for new business organi+ation as this industry is expanding
rapidly day$by$day. Gust try to deliver the best quality service as per the requirements of
the clients and nothing all.
Popularity o) -igital Picture
;igital pictures have become a rage among young generation. :eople use to take picture
whenever they want and wherever they want. But pictures rarely appear in perfect form
and shape. In order to get them in perfect shape and form, they have to be modified in
some photo editing software. #his is what increases the demand of the photo editing and
this is the reason why this market has registered a robust growth in the past few years.
!table %ar(et
:eople like to preserve their memories in the form of images but images get worn out
within one or two years and therefore, they have to be retouched for bringing back their
lost glory. 'ow, this is a perpetual process and therefore, you will not have to care for
recession or slump in the economy.
It can be said that it is a sun rising industry and therefore, you will find endless
opportunities here to utili+e and exploit.
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+o#yrig%t Alert and Disclaimer
MMComprehensive Guide on Photo Editing BusinessMM ( the :hoto *diting e$book by
Quality eb !olutions is all rights reserved. ,ur intellectual property is an asset to our
company and we have the sole right to utili+e it for the benefit of an individual or for a
social cause. e will take strict measures for any issue of copyright violation, third party
infringement, scams or illegal publicationNuse of any part of the book without our prior
permission. 0egal actions will be taken for violating any of the above mentioned cases.
-isclaimer
The information provided in this ebook does not necessarily reflect the view or the opinion of
%uality eb &olutions or that of its management. Quality eb !olutions will not be
responsible for any errors, omissions contained in this ebook and it reserves the right to
change or update this ebook whenever it wants.
e have analy+ed various facets of some leading photo editing service providing websites
based on the data available online for free. 'o private data of any organi+ation has been
included in this e$book. e have used mainly Google #dword
HhttpENNadwords.google.comNI, #le2a HhttpENNwww.alexa.comNI and Google Trend
HhttpENNwww.google.comNtrendsI for this purpose. #he research work was completed on Guly
AK, 2DDB and therefore information may differ from that of the present.
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