Sharing photographs on social media platforms and updating them has become an intrinsic part of one's day now. Adding one's personal touch to each frame, be it a 'selfie' or a landscape photograph, with the number of filter applications now available on mobile phones, has also picked up rapidly. From a black-and-white touch to elaborate frames and changing the background, there are a lot of filters that people across different age groups are experimenting with.
Filters might have been introduced by the 'Black and White' challenge or the many others on social media. But they are here to stay, says Prerana Chaudhry, a commerce student from Presidency College, who loves to use the black and white filter for her photographs.
"They make one look classy and elegant as the colour tone adds a mood to the frame. Also, all blemishes or patches in the photographs disappear when this tone is used. I even use 'Snapchat' to add a quirky element to photographs," says Prerana. It's all about the number of 'likes' and comments one garners online, she adds.
Some like experimenting with different effects for the fun of it. Syed Ruhan, a computer engineering student from New Horizon College of Engineering, loves exploring with frames and blurring backgrounds of the original picture, so as to enhance the effect of the photograph.
"I love to use filters that make a simple random picture look extremely different and charming. Also, I use filters like 'PicsArt' to put messages or emojis on the photographs when I touch them up to make perfect post-its online or even great e-cards to share with others," he says.
He adds that while the advent of 'Prisma' popularised the trend of tweaking one's photographs using different themes or effects, it also brought in additional filter applications to all online mobile application stores.
The purpose of using filters is to make a click look its best, be it a front shot or a picturesque frame of nature. Sudha Jonnadula, a young professional, uses filters on photographs during road trips and otherwise as they help to accentuate each frame.
"While for party shots, I make sure there is a glitzy touch to the frame, I just make the photograph a bit brighter when it is a nature shot or add a tattered frame around the picture," says Sudha.
She says that while the overuse of filters can kill the beauty of the original image, using them according to the mood of the shot is a knack in itself. "Knowing which frame goes where, what colour accent to give to a picture and so on, can be a bit tricky. One learns from experience," she says.
Nancy Preetha, an avid selfie enthusiast who shares her photographs on 'Instagram' and 'Facebook' with filters and patterns, loves the glossy effect, which adds glamour to a frame. "Adding a misty feel to the pictures also makes the frame attractive," she says.
She adds that there are filters which make one look slimmer. "From contouring the face to applying makeup, there is a lot one can do with them," she says, adding, "Filters can make or break a look."
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Sharing photographs on social media platforms and updating them has become an intrinsic part of one’s day now. Adding one’s personal touch to each frame, be it a 'selfie’ or a landscape photograph, with the number of filter applications now available on mobile phones, has also picked up rapidly. From a black-and-white touch to elaborate frames and changing the background, there are a lot of filters that people across different age groups are experimenting with.
Filters might have been introduced by the 'Black and White’ challenge or the many others on social media. But they are here to stay, says Prerana Chaudhry, a commerce student from Presidency College, who loves to use the black and white filter for her photographs.
"They make one look classy and elegant as the colour tone adds a mood to the frame. Also, all blemishes or patches in the photographs disappear when this tone is used. I even use 'Snapchat’ to add a quirky element to photographs,” says Prerana. It’s all about the number of 'likes’ and comments one garners online, she adds.
Some like experimenting with different effects for the fun of it. Syed Ruhan, a computer engineering student from New Horizon College of Engineering, loves exploring with frames and blurring backgrounds of the original picture, so as to enhance the effect of the photograph.
"I love to use filters that make a simple random picture look extremely different and charming. Also, I use filters like 'PicsArt’ to put messages or emojis on the photographs when I touch them up to make perfect post-its online or even great e-cards to share with others,” he says.
He adds that while the advent of 'Prisma’ popularised the trend of tweaking one’s photographs using different themes or effects, it also brought in additional filter applications to all online mobile application stores.
The purpose of using filters is to make a click look its best, be it a front shot or a picturesque frame of nature. Sudha Jonnadula, a young professional, uses filters on photographs during road trips and otherwise as they help to accentuate each frame.
"While for party shots, I make sure there is a glitzy touch to the frame, I just make the photograph a bit brighter when it is a nature shot or add a tattered frame around the picture,” says Sudha.
She says that while the overuse of filters can kill the beauty of the original image, using them according to the mood of the shot is a knack in itself. "Knowing which frame goes where, what colour accent to give to a picture and so on, can be a bit tricky. One learns from experience,” she says.
Nancy Preetha, an avid selfie enthusiast who shares her photographs on 'Instagram’ and 'Facebook’ with filters and patterns, loves the glossy effect, which adds glamour to a frame. "Adding a misty feel to the pictures also makes the frame attractive,” she says.
She adds that there are filters which make one look slimmer. "From contouring the face to applying makeup, there is a lot one can do with them,” she says, adding, "Filters can make or break a look.”
Filters might have been introduced by the 'Black and White' challenge or the many others on social media. But they are here to stay, says Prerana Chaudhry, a commerce student from Presidency College, who loves to use the black and white filter for her photographs.
"They make one look classy and elegant as the colour tone adds a mood to the frame. Also, all blemishes or patches in the photographs disappear when this tone is used. I even use 'Snapchat' to add a quirky element to photographs," says Prerana. It's all about the number of 'likes' and comments one garners online, she adds.
Some like experimenting with different effects for the fun of it. Syed Ruhan, a computer engineering student from New Horizon College of Engineering, loves exploring with frames and blurring backgrounds of the original picture, so as to enhance the effect of the photograph.
"I love to use filters that make a simple random picture look extremely different and charming. Also, I use filters like 'PicsArt' to put messages or emojis on the photographs when I touch them up to make perfect post-its online or even great e-cards to share with others," he says.
He adds that while the advent of 'Prisma' popularised the trend of tweaking one's photographs using different themes or effects, it also brought in additional filter applications to all online mobile application stores.
The purpose of using filters is to make a click look its best, be it a front shot or a picturesque frame of nature. Sudha Jonnadula, a young professional, uses filters on photographs during road trips and otherwise as they help to accentuate each frame.
"While for party shots, I make sure there is a glitzy touch to the frame, I just make the photograph a bit brighter when it is a nature shot or add a tattered frame around the picture," says Sudha.
She says that while the overuse of filters can kill the beauty of the original image, using them according to the mood of the shot is a knack in itself. "Knowing which frame goes where, what colour accent to give to a picture and so on, can be a bit tricky. One learns from experience," she says.
Nancy Preetha, an avid selfie enthusiast who shares her photographs on 'Instagram' and 'Facebook' with filters and patterns, loves the glossy effect, which adds glamour to a frame. "Adding a misty feel to the pictures also makes the frame attractive," she says.
She adds that there are filters which make one look slimmer. "From contouring the face to applying makeup, there is a lot one can do with them," she says, adding, "Filters can make or break a look."
Sharing photographs on social media platforms and updating them has become an intrinsic part of one’s day now. Adding one’s personal touch to each frame, be it a 'selfie’ or a landscape photograph, with the number of filter applications now available on mobile phones, has also picked up rapidly. From a black-and-white touch to elaborate frames and changing the background, there are a lot of filters that people across different age groups are experimenting with.Filters might have been introduced by the 'Black and White’ challenge or the many others on social media. But they are here to stay, says Prerana Chaudhry, a commerce student from Presidency College, who loves to use the black and white filter for her photographs.
"They make one look classy and elegant as the colour tone adds a mood to the frame. Also, all blemishes or patches in the photographs disappear when this tone is used. I even use 'Snapchat’ to add a quirky element to photographs,” says Prerana. It’s all about the number of 'likes’ and comments one garners online, she adds.
Some like experimenting with different effects for the fun of it. Syed Ruhan, a computer engineering student from New Horizon College of Engineering, loves exploring with frames and blurring backgrounds of the original picture, so as to enhance the effect of the photograph.
"I love to use filters that make a simple random picture look extremely different and charming. Also, I use filters like 'PicsArt’ to put messages or emojis on the photographs when I touch them up to make perfect post-its online or even great e-cards to share with others,” he says.
He adds that while the advent of 'Prisma’ popularised the trend of tweaking one’s photographs using different themes or effects, it also brought in additional filter applications to all online mobile application stores.
The purpose of using filters is to make a click look its best, be it a front shot or a picturesque frame of nature. Sudha Jonnadula, a young professional, uses filters on photographs during road trips and otherwise as they help to accentuate each frame.
"While for party shots, I make sure there is a glitzy touch to the frame, I just make the photograph a bit brighter when it is a nature shot or add a tattered frame around the picture,” says Sudha.
She says that while the overuse of filters can kill the beauty of the original image, using them according to the mood of the shot is a knack in itself. "Knowing which frame goes where, what colour accent to give to a picture and so on, can be a bit tricky. One learns from experience,” she says.
Nancy Preetha, an avid selfie enthusiast who shares her photographs on 'Instagram’ and 'Facebook’ with filters and patterns, loves the glossy effect, which adds glamour to a frame. "Adding a misty feel to the pictures also makes the frame attractive,” she says.
She adds that there are filters which make one look slimmer. "From contouring the face to applying makeup, there is a lot one can do with them,” she says, adding, "Filters can make or break a look.”