FINAL THOUGHTS ON CAPTURE ONE…
With all that being said, if you have been deliberating on whether to switch to Capture One over any other editing software, I’d say only invest in yourself if you’re ready for the quality of your work to significantly improve. I have been using Capture One since 2018 but I’d say I really grew to understand the vast capabilities that the software had to offer from 2020. Which coincidentally, coincided with when I decided to take my professional photography career to the next level. Since then, I have been able to create a style that elevated my online presence, enabling me to not only work with photography brands I had previously looked up to but also be considered for and book incredible portrait, print and commercial commissions.
Clients buy into how you’re able to capture and enhance your subject while still ensuring they look authentically themselves. Personally, I feel the colour profile capabilities Capture One demonstrates, enable you to do just that but on a much more professional level compared to competing software options.
Furthermore, another aspect Capture One has down to a science is its continued and active support to its consumers. And we all know how important it is feeling supported by a community you have readily invested in. Capture One having an engaged social media team who are steadily on hand to support with troubleshooting queries from novices all the way to professional photographers via its growing online community is incredibly comforting. The online support team upload free tutorials almost weekly and free live seminars on their official YouTube Channel which I fervently exploit. They go into meticulous detail regarding all the new updates and features that have gone live, which for someone who is more of a visual learner, I find incredibly helpful!
So, to conclude, yes, the subscription isn’t the cheapest but I feel that – for what you receive in return from Capture One in regards to free online support, multiple device access, professional grade quality and now AI editing – it is well worth the investment!