I Heart Face's “Friendship” Photo Challenge for October

I Heart Face's “Friendship” Photo Challenge for October

This month's photo challenge is "Friendship".   My entry is from a wedding I did awhile back.  I was shooting the Bride and Bridesmaids and these long time friends go tickled at something.  I am glad I caught the moment.  After about 8 minutes of uncontrollable laughter between them and all of us laughing at their laughing.  It was a great moment and reminds me why I am a photographer.

Here is my entry!

Edited using Photoshop CS6 with Nik Plugins

I hope you enjoy!

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I Heart Face's “Enjoying Life” Photo Challenge for July

This month's photo challenge is "Enjoying Life".  One photo came to mind when I saw this topic.  Recently, we took a family vacation to the beach.  Me, my wife, son, daughter and mother-in-law all went.  A few years back I had taken a picture of my son walking down the beach holding his Granda's hand.  Here is what it looks like:

This time we had my daughter.  So we got this shot of the both of them walking with Granda.  If that's not "Enjoying Life", then I don't know what is.  Grand parents are so great.

Here is my entry!

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Worldwide Photo Walk Photo Contest | Enter to WIN a Lensbaby!

 

Here is my entry for the contest:

 

 This shot was taken in downtown Lexington, KY.  I was walking along and looked down this alley and saw a bunch of pigeons on the roof edge.  I thought the stark contrast of the black silhouette of the bird against the blue sky was great.

This shot is pretty much all straight out of camera.  I did minor adjustments in PS CS6.

 

I hope you enjoy!

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IHF's Fix It Friday

This week's FIF is this image:

Here is my fix and how I did it:

Here's what I did.

Using PS CS6, I opened the original.  Made a background layer to work off of.  Opened my Nik plugin Viveza 2 to adjust Brightness and shadow/highlights.  Then I opened Nik plugin Color Efex 3 to use the lighten/darken tool.  This brought the edges a bit darker and lightened up the middle.  Last, I made another background copy and lassoed both eyes.  I adjusted the Vibrance of them and then did some face smoothing.  I also used the Dodge tool to lighten up under her eyes.

That's it!  Hope you enjoyed it!

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IHF's “Hey Girl!” Photo Challenge for May

 

I Heart Face's “Hey Girl!” Photo Challenge for May

This month's photo challenge is "Hey Girl" in celebration of the ladies in our life.  My post is of my little girl from her one year session.  She is so sweet and we love her so much.  She is definitely got some sassy to her!

Thank you and enjoy!

POST PRODUCTION

Opened in PS CS5.  Created background layer.  Adjusted Curves for contrast and exposure.  Used Nik software, Lighten/Darken filter.  Added copyright info and watermark.  Saved in Quality 12 in JPEG.

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IHF's April Monthly Photo Challenge | Happiness

IHF's Monthly Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge | Happiness

 This months entry is themed "Happiness".  Happiness can be so many things.  I think I have a pretty good entry that describes Happiness.  Two brothers having fun and being Happy.  At the very least, it will put a smile on your face!

Enjoy!

Image shot using Canon T1i and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.  Daylight lit

 

POST PRODUCTION

Opened in PS CS5.  Opened Levels.  Small adjustment of brightness and contrast.  Added logo.  Done!

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IHF's "Beautiful B&W" Monthly Photo Challenge

IHF's Monthly Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge | Beautiful B&W

 A type of photo contest is going on over at I heart faces.  Instead of weekly contests, there will now be a monthly contest and prizes given!

This months theme is "Beautiful B&W"!  I love black and white photos.  The contrast and tones can be amazing.  They also can evoke extreme emotions.

 My entry is my son Grant.  The photo is from Jan of this year.  The wonder and innocence of a 4 year old.  

 

 Hope you enjoyed it!

Image shot using Canon T1i and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.  Daylight lit

POST PRODUCTION

Opened in PS CS5.  Opened Levels.  Small adjustment of brightness and contrast.  Ran my custom "BW Structure" in Nik Silver EF Pro 2.  Added logo.  Done!

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