Normally when I edit a client’s pictures, I go once through the entire line-up of images on my memory card without pause. I look at each one closely but don’t open up any to edit right away. Then I go through them a second time and choose the ones I want to edit for a blog...
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Texture, Part II
Okay, here’s another one. I’m feeling guilty playing with these textures, actually. I don’t know why … it’s so fun and it does look pretty. I think I sort of feel that I’m cheating or something. I want my photography to be authentic and REAL … and clearly I’ve edited these images a lot in...
Texture
Using texture in post-processing has become really popular in portrait photography. I decided to finally take the plunge and try it out. I just picked a random photo I liked and decided to experiment. Photos with texture are not usually my favorite but I just wanted to see how easy it was to do it....
Payne Family
Whew. I’m so many posts behind … I’ve had lots of wonderful clients this summer. So many kind families, cute babies, toddlers with immense personality … it’s so fun to see how each family member reacts in front of the camera. This particular cutie is Cruz. I worked with the Payne family back in June...
4th Avenue Media
I was honored to be asked to take pictures for 4th Avenue Media, a new kind of advertising agency in the Bellevue/Seattle area made up of seasoned media professionals who have made it their passion to tell their clients’ stories in unique ways. The team at 4th Avenue Media excel in media buying, advertising, story-telling...
Larger pictures on Blogger
I’m trying something out here. I want my pictures to be bigger than the predetermined “large” size Blogger offers. I want this blog to be about the pictures … not about the background or the words I type. So … I’m trying to figure out the best way to feature my photos and make them...