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This more surgical approach allows us to repair damage that AI alone cannot fix.",[230,410,412],{"id":411},"will-every-photo-look-perfect","Will every photo look perfect?",[40,414,415],{},"No. AI and Photoshop can often produce remarkable improvements, but no technology can recreate details that never existed. Our goal is always to achieve the most natural-looking result possible.",[230,417,419],{"id":418},"should-i-enhance-every-photo","Should I enhance every photo?",[40,421,422],{},"Usually not. Most modern smartphone photos already look excellent. Enhancement is typically recommended only for older or lower-quality images that will noticeably benefit.",[230,424,426],{"id":425},"how-do-i-know-if-my-photos-need-enhancement","How do I know if my photos need enhancement?",[40,428,429],{},"Simply ask your producer to review your images. 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