| I think if the settings are set to give a photo the right "pop" with the in camera jpeg settings that is all fair. It is the same as getting exposure right, selecting the film for the lighting (including white balance) etc.
I always maintained that if you think about your JPEG settings there is no need to shoot raw because you get it right in camera.
By this I mean, look at the lighting, if it is dull/flat increase contrast, if it is contrasty and bright, decrease contrast. Set your WB to ghe correct conditions, etc. |