DON’T WRECK THAT IMAGE

Moody or magnificent, wreck shots can be a real challenge to edit. Typically taken in less-than-optimal conditions, most wreck photos need help in post to achieve maximum impact. Lightroom and Photoshop offer an impressive array of tools to tease out texture and contrast, but missing the target while editing can sink even the most competently shot image.

1 DO get a good white balance, even if you intend to convert to black-and-white.

The goal of white balance for underwater photographers