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Loving me some Actions!

I love editing my photo's, it is almost as fun as going out and taking them... Almost. I just really enjoy letting the creativity flow, seeing what works and experimenting with new stuff. So, when I found Oh So Posh Photography on FB I was pretty happy, especially when I saw that their free action is the exact effect I was looking for at the moment. That golden hour feeling that is so elusive for me. Here is an example of this action, I did  turn down opacity and used Bring on the eyes from Pioneer Womans Actions.

Now, my monitor is not calibrated, so the color may be off, although t looks good to me I have been told there is a greenish tint. 

I was so proud of myself

I finally got my new sewing machine out with the determination to learn how to at least thread it. A couple hours later when I walked away I had made a hair band for my daughter (didn't want to waste the fabric). So what its not perfect, I had to get a photo of it, it is the first thing I have ever sewn after all.

Yes, I know her face is dirty, very impromptu photo, right after lunch=)

My attempt at completing NYIP Unit One

 A couple weeks ago, on our way out of town, I decided to take advantage of the trip and shoot some Great Depth Of Field images to fulfill my Unit One assignment. Unfortunately it was raining, common occurrence in the Willamette Valley, and a bit windy. But we stopped at one of the filbert orchards anyway in hopes of getting something. I am disappointed in the results, and hope to go back in spring for another go.

Although I know the focus is soft throughout the whole image, there are some things I do like, the color being one. I love the green of the moss and ferns with the red of the foliage on the ground. I see great potential in this location. On a brighter day when I wont have to use my tripod I can avoid camera shake. If we make it there on one of the rare days its not raining, I wont be rushed through the process. Come on spring!

Pioneer Women's 'Bring On The Eyes' Photoshop Action!

I am so pleased with this action, even in elements, it works like a charm. I recently discovered The Pioneer Woman blog, and am quickly becoming a big fan. Thank you PW for your amazing blog and generous offering of photoshop actions, as well as your easy to follow tutorials.

Today

Today, I will take out my camera and shoot something! I don't know what yet, but, I will find it. You see, I was supposed to do some band portraits for my husbands friend, but they have decided to have another photographer (not really a photographer, more like girl with camera, if I understand correctly) there doing a shoot at the same time I would be. That makes me uncomfortable for a couple reasons. First, I am new at this, and the stress of doing the shoot for someone, even if its practice, is immense. Even though they know I am a photography student, I imagine they have some expectations and that is fine. I need time and the ability to feel comfortable in this environment of photographer and client. Second, In my limited experience, to many photographers in the studio is a lot like too many chefs in the kitchen. Neither of us would get the clients full attention, there would be additional and unnecessary distractions, contradictory direction. Which one of us do they take that direction from? One of us would be rushed, our creativity stifled, with the sense that the other is waiting on us~watching over our shoulders. I don't know if this situation is normal? And perhaps it is something I should get accustomed to. I am conflicted, should I just make the best of it and do the session, or wait and see if they want to re-schedule for another day. Either way, I will be putting my Canon to use.

Just Because

A pic of the little monster, errr, I mean girl. Why? Well, because, its my blog and I do what I want! And, I haven't posted in a few days, (I really need to get in the habit of getting my camera out every day), and I feel like I should post something..