1.28.2010

I'm Back - for a little while anyway...

I'm brushing up on my editing skills in preparation for the baby. It's hard to get good lighting inside our house during the dreary winter. Hopefully I'll figure that out when the baby comes so I can catch the newborn moments. Here's a before & after of Cohen looking out our window, missing spring. At least that's what I'm thinking. :)
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Before, a little dark & dreary, just like the weather. And not the best composition.
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After, I opened the file in RAW, adjusted the lightness, brightness, etc. Then I ran the Coffeeshop Baby PowderRoom action. It has lots of great ways to fix redness & blemishes that are common on newborn skin. I finally went through and downloaded all the new actions that were on the Coffeeshop website and I'm excited to figure them out. I also added a slight vignette at the end. And I cropped, so his left eye was more in line with the rule of thirds. Tada!

10.13.2009

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A few of my favorite shots from a photoshoot last week.

10.08.2009

Being Shy

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My son hates it when people sing Happy Birthday to him - here he is hiding behind his dad's shoulder while he endures the song. And he's wearing a Peter Pan costume, hence the green corduroy. :)

9.30.2009

Old Friends

We used to live in the same area as this family a few years ago, so I was happy to take their pictures and catch up, 3 years and 2 more kids later. :)
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These are just a few of my favorite shots. You have a beautiful family!

9.27.2009

Birthday Photoshoot

My top 5 favorites from my son's b-day photoshoot:
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8.22.2009

I'm Back!

I had 3 wonderful weeks of family in town, and so now I'm trying to catch up with all my editing. Here are some pictures I took for my family while they were visiting:
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I borrowed my uncle's remote & tripod for the group shot. I loved that remote, it will definitely be going on my to buy list. And my husband took the shots of me, with maybe a little too much helpful criticism from me - it's hard to not be behind the camera!

8.02.2009

4 weeks old

Yesterday I had a family/newborn photoshoot. I forgot how little & floppy babies are! :) Here are my favorites:
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Aren't they a beautiful family? If only I looked that good 4 weeks after having my little guy. :) Hope you guys love your pictures!