Thursday, September 1, 2011

My Editing

Every photographer has different ways of editing. Although I don't edit every single photo I take, I do put in great care and effort towards many many photos for every single shoot. I normally post them on facebook as I edit them to help clients see my work (and their photos!) as it's in progress. However, I thought it might be good to show you some before and after type photos so that you can see what, exactly, it is that I do when I say "edit."

this is the original.


This next one is my edited version of the same photo. I straightened it. I like the angle of the one above, however you have to think about framing - literally. When a mom wants to hang this photo on the wall, she probably wants it to be straight. if not, it's easy for me to change that. I warmed the photo up and gave it a bit more light. Those few edits I will do almost all the photos - adjusting the lighting and cropping. Then, to a special few, I will do what I call "detail editing." This is where I get rid of the scratch on her cheek, enhance her already gorgeous eyes, and soften the skin. The result is this:

So there is a lil taste of what I do when I say "I'm editing." Because I've added "detail editing" to my work (as I did not used to do the details a year ago) I have added on a longer period of time before you get your DVD with the images back. So although the wait is longer...it is so worth it to have the perfect pictures.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

London {preview}

this is sweet lil' London and her one year portraits. More to come...

These first two are edited with a cream tone....



These next ones are obviously color, but with really warm tones



 This is a straight up Black and White edit...


And last but not least is this subtle color giving it an "aged photo" look...

Thursday, August 18, 2011

C & K {wedding}

Loved LOVED this wedding! everything was picture perfect and these two were adorable.


















Monday, May 2, 2011

Spring Wedding?

I can't wait to show you the photos from this wedding and reception...but can I just say, I'm thinking they weren't planning on the weather being like this for a Spring Wedding...



more photos coming soon...

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Zoe Z. {baby + family}

Welcome to the world, little Miss Zoe Z! Here are some sweet moments in the precious new life of Zoe with her cute mom and dad. I loved doing this shoot. Thanks guys! and Congrats!