Photo Editing

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Can't say I've posted here before, but I'm a long-time lurker.

I've been taking photos for a long time, and appear to have 'the knack' that we all understand. I ran a wedding photography business for some time, which was relatively successful.

My problem, which I am running to you guys for advice on, is regarding post-production.

I've had several workflows, using Lightroom/Aperture/Photoshop, and while I have the organisation down to a fine art, the style that comes through in my pictures is something I'm not at all a fan of. Everything feels over-edited, over-saturated, unnatural.

Rather than post examples, and have you critique, I was wondering if anyone had any useful resources for their editing technique, or general advice on how you approach edits? Absolutely appreciate the help.

 

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for the brighter/less editing look.

I think this is the key.

I'd say that I understand the programs and editing basics, but I am never happy with the outcome, never achieving the texture from the pictures that I want. The further I edit, the less happy I am, often resulting in me resetting the image and starting again/leaving in frustration.

Quick couple, not my best work but definitely didn't like the editing of these at all -http://imgur.com/a/xwJ0k