My lovely daughter.

The 2 pictures shown are of my daughter. The top one is the fully processed shot, underneath is the untouched Camera Raw original, straight off the camera.
The purists may argue about techniques but I see the camera as part of the process in producing an image. I was brought up using chemicals in a darkroom, limited by techniques and materials and shut away for hours on end.

Now, as you are aware....things are so different.

You must ask yourself "What do I want to achieve?"
Then allow your creative talents and abilities to flow until you reach the point of contentment and satisfaction.

You are either with me or against me.