I have always loved photography. I think it is genetic. I’m pretty sure I inherited my love of taking pictures from my dad. And my DSLR has made it more fun than ever. For several years now, I have had the dream to have a side business taking portraits. Especially of babies (maybe it would satisfy my baby hunger just a bit…) I have wanted to improve my picture taking abilities, but find little time to do so. A little while back, I signed up for a a free online photo editing class through JessicaSprague.com. With girls camp approaching, I had no time to start the lessons. Until today…..
……..my laundry can wait, can’t it?………..
Here is what I have done so far:
Lesson 1….PNG Frames and Word art
Lesson 2……Brushes
Lesson 3….Vintage, Hand-tinted Look
before and after:
Lesson 4……Clipping Masks
Lesson 5……Textures
before and after:
This was a generic picture of the temple I found. I have been eyeing these temple photos at Costco for some time now….looks like I just saved myself a lot of $$$$.
Lesson 6……TTV (Through the Viewfinder)
before and after:
I loved this picture of Emma from the moment I took it….except the dark, graininess of it. With this look, the photo is salvageable!
Yippee! I’m glad I didn't have time to do the course when it was going, because I would have a hard time waiting until the next day’s lesson. Woohoo! I can’t wait to finish!
8 comments:
I am so impressed! I want to take some lessons, too! Now, I just need a better camera.
WOW!! They look great!! I thought I loved the one of your parents before.. they are all fabulous..
Those are great pictures. I have a friend who has highly recommended the Sprague woman, and Becky Higgins recommends her too. I have a link to Higgins on my blog, you might like her most recent post. She has a fun thing she just made for girl's camp and teens recording their own personal history. If you scroll down, she has some great ideas for taking baby pictures. She has made 2 or 3 posts about it in the past month or 2. Have fun with it!
Those look so good. I love that one of Nathan. So cute.
Those are great!!! You should definitely start your side business! I'd hire you!!!
I have loved the Jessica Sprague photo class, too!!! I have been a little too excited. I briefly thought about getting more professional with my picture taking, but decided it can be a little stressful- trying to get that perfect shot for every person. I still love trying, though!
I am taking her class too, how funny! One of my closest friends took both her photo class and her photoshop class. I have looked forward to her pics and she just finished, now I can look at yours and keep having fun. Your pics look great! Thanks for sharing.
They all look so great!! Can't wait to take her class too. It also helps that your kids are gorgeous!! :)
Awesome job!
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