What if you could have your photos edited by professionals for free? Hippo Pic, the new app for iOS devices, is created to do just that.
The collaborative app, created by Elizabeth Pritts, is designed to connect individuals to photographers and editors to generate eye-pleasing photos. It debuted on the App Store on March 12, and you don't have to be a photography professional to get use out of it.
As soon as you log in, you can submit a photo from your Camera Roll to be reviewed and edited by the pros. Hippo Pic encourages individuals to send over unedited, raw photos that give professionals the most leeway while editing. Additionally, landscapes, architecture and creative portraits are recommended over selfies and blurry food photos.
Once the photo is in Hippo Pic, professionals can start editing it and turning it into a work of art. Then, it's posted to the Hippo Pic feed, where other users can marvel at the editor's work. To show the full transformation, Hippo Pic also has a feature that allows individuals to see how the photo was changed by tapping and holding the image on the screen.
At the very least, Hippo Pic can be a fun app for those who crave eye candy when they're using their iOS device. The Hippo Pic app has a feed that allows users to scroll through the edited works once they're complete, showcasing the efforts of photography professionals.
Individuals who want to be editors for Hippo Pic can register directly through the app or contact the developer directly. Prospective editors will be asked to submit their Instagram profiles or portfolios to prove their worth before being added to the team.
Those who just want to stick to photo submissions maintain the ability to delete photos from the app at any time. Even after a picture has been edited, you can delete it from Hippo Pic, if you so choose.
Hippo Pic may not be for everyone, but those who want to get a taste of what they'll find on the app can visit the developer's Instagram page. There, you will find a slew of edited photos and collaborations to whet the palette of digital photography lovers everywhere.
