Thursday, January 15, 2009

Thursday photos and editing tip

Glow77777 Copy

Glow626444444 Copy

Glow 6254Copy

Glow63192 Copy

Glow63072 Copy

Glow6318 Copy

This is the ENOUGH for Pete's sake look!;)
IMG_6299

I do not claim to be a wonderful photographer I have lots to learn, but several of you email and ask what makes the pics pop a little more than straight out of the camera.
Here is the tip of the day...
For all of the pics except the frowny face I took them into PSE 5 I went to enhance at the top of the the tool bar then adjust color, then hue saturation, then adjusted the hue and saturation levels just a bit anywhere from 8-15. Then I ran an action from here called beauty glow. I usually adjust the opacity on it varying by the pic. These actions are really fun to play with and great for a beginner level. They install easily and you can learn with them. I love the rose gold they have for black and white. Also the contra pop works very well.
ignore any white specs on Caitlyn's sweater they were playdoh and I edited a few with the healing brush but there were so many! She was in the middle of playing with it when I got the urge to take a few pics.
Have fun playing around with whatever editing program you do have. Just adjusting contrast and saturation a tiny level can do alot to enhance a pic.

 

posted by mommy24treasures at 11:36 AM

24 Comments:

  • awesome tip!!!!

    thanks for sharing and of course that treasure of yours just makes me SMILE! i adore her!

    can't wait to meet them all in person!
    love,
    jill

    By Blogger Unknown, at January 15, 2009 at 1:04 PM  

  • You are so talented....just reading that little tip makes my little hurt:)

    Thank you for the pictures and all of my little Caitlyn dimples....made my day today!!!

    By Blogger The Byrd's Nest, at January 15, 2009 at 1:18 PM  

  • I need a 'beauty glow' task button on my MIRROR...now wouldn't that be great at 6 a.m.?

    By Blogger Unknown, at January 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM  

  • She is so precious! I am loving the frowny face photo. Can you believe how cold it is here?

    By Blogger Lisa, at January 15, 2009 at 3:08 PM  

  • mmmm...can i have some of that beauty glow too ; )
    gorgeous photos
    xxx
    s

    By Blogger Shawnstribe, at January 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM  

  • Oh, but you ARE a wonderful photographer...with beautiful subjects! : ) Thanks for sharing your tips!!!

    By Blogger day by day, at January 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM  

  • Why can't we be neighbors???? Thanks for the editing tip & for the info on you shooting in AV mode!! I got told today at the camera shop that basically my lens was a hunk of junk!! What?? I guess I have to work with what I got!! My Mom DID get me PSE like a year ago & it has remained un chartered!! You have inspired me?????? Caitlyn is beautiful always, even without editing!!!!

    By Blogger Football and Fried Rice, at January 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM  

  • I think the second photo is my favorite today. I love that far away, dreamy look on Caitlyn's pretty face.

    By Blogger Colleen, at January 15, 2009 at 5:19 PM  

  • These pictures are beautiful. Thanks for the tip. I need to get that PSE, but I also need a cute little girl to practice on ;)

    By Blogger jennifer, at January 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM  

  • Caitlyn just melts my heart! That last picture cracks me up. :) Thanks for the tip!

    By Blogger Linette, at January 15, 2009 at 9:22 PM  

  • Thank you so much Connie. I am going to play around right now. Great tips and I love the way these photos turned out.
    Caitlyn is so adorable and these photos of her are beautiful.
    Thanks again. I always appreciate your tips.

    By Blogger Kerry, at January 15, 2009 at 9:30 PM  

  • Thanks for the tips Connie, keep them coming!

    Caitlyn is just adorable! Love her little face!

    By Blogger Kim, at January 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM  

  • You are master of photos!!! Have fun. KJ

    By Blogger Katrina, at January 16, 2009 at 9:01 AM  

  • Connie,

    You may not claim to be a wonderful photographer, but there's no way you could hide it, girl! I LOVE your pictures. Every single one of them.

    I also love the tips you've been giving, too. When I grow up...I wanna be like YOU! :)

    Hugs,

    Ohilda

    By Blogger Ohilda, at January 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM  

  • They are great and I think I will try the tip. Connie, all of your photos are so ebautful. I lvoe the smiles in these.

    I have never installed any actions since I got PSE on the mac. Where do you get them? I love what Janelle said...I want a beauty glow button for life too!

    By Blogger 3 Peanuts, at January 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM  

  • Just popping over from 3 peanuts and am flabbergasted by your beautiful girl and gorgeous photos!! Will be stopping by again if you don't mind!

    Janet

    By Blogger Jboo, at January 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM  

  • Ooooh, good tip, thanks. Gorgeous pics!

    PS- I hopped over here from 3 Peanuts too, I'm so glad to have found all you talented ladies in Bloggyland!

    By Blogger Marla, at January 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM  

  • I love coming here to see your photos. They are always so beautiful! I love your blog header. It is one of my favorite! Thanks for sharing the tips even though I wouldn't begin to know how to use an action. I am soooooo clueless.
    Have a great day enjoying your treasures.:)
    Adele

    By Blogger Adele, at January 17, 2009 at 10:17 AM  

  • Ok.....I went to the EZ Action thingamabob.....how on earth do you do that to your pictures? I am clueless but want to learn. Is it easy?

    Talk to me girlfriend....help your technologically challenged friend out! lol

    By Blogger Steffie B., at January 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM  

  • You are such a great photographer! Thanks for the tip. ( I would like to learn how to make images larger--any help??

    Love the 2nd photo---

    By Blogger Sylvia, at January 18, 2009 at 12:40 AM  

  • Thanks for the tips. I just got photoshop for Mac and haven't a clue how to use it.

    The photos are beautiful. Guess practice takes some patience, which is not my best quality.

    Love all the photos.

    By Blogger Ivy Shaffer, at January 18, 2009 at 9:56 AM  

  • I adore that little face and all of your pictures are just awesome!!! Your subject is also just perfect!!

    Love, Kristy

    By Blogger Kristy, at January 18, 2009 at 8:01 PM  

  • I need all the help i can get with my limping camera that i keep resurrecting ;)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at January 18, 2009 at 8:47 PM  

  • Hey thank you for the visit to my blog. You have such beautiful daughters. My kodak Z 740 is dead. So few pictures till we buy a new one (nikkon 40 D may be this time) and cameras are so expensive for us.

    By Blogger Nirmala, at January 21, 2009 at 12:36 AM  

Post a Comment

<< Home

Newer›  ‹Older