Batch editing saves time when the images share relevant conditions. It becomes risky when subject placement or lighting changes.
What to do
Choose a representative image and synchronize only the settings appropriate to the group. Review crops, local adjustments and white balance separately when composition or light differs.
A mistake to avoid
A correct exposure adjustment on one image can be wrong on another. Do not synchronize everything merely because the software permits it.
A detail worth checking
Separate capture corrections from subject-specific finishing. A common lens correction may transfer usefully, while a mask tied to one face or object may not fit another composition. Review those categories independently.
Try this practical check
Apply a limited adjustment to five related photographs. Inspect each result before expanding the selection, and note which settings should remain image-specific.
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