This is the first time in a while that I have used watercolors. I bought this as a starter set for on the go painting, and I wasn't expecting much vibrancy from these colors. However, the colors end up very nice and vibrant. I do edit my photos, however I don't have to touch the colors, only the brightness of the image. The only downside I personally saw was the collapsible brush. While compact, it barely holds any water and I had to buy another, larger brush.