Before&After

OK- so I'm getting a bit carried away with this. I've decided I'm going to need to start an entirely new website devoted to my photography projects. Check this one out! Here's the Before and After of a table at Shaila's Luncheon:

The Bride!

I know, I keep teasing. I thow out a picture of the temple. I throw out a picture of some of the guests. I even had a lovely picture of the happy couple. STILL! What about the bride?? Isn't she supposed to be the center of all of the photographs? The muse of the entire experience? The groom may look sharp, maybe even shnazzy... but he can never measure up to the BRIDE! And what a bride she was. I played around with photoshop a little bit on this picture too but really the only thing I needed it for was to adjust for my imperfect photography skills- She, on the other hand, looked flawless

The Guests

Here's me, my mom and Zach. I have gotten totally adicted to this photoshop stuff. I liked this picture more for the sentimental side than the picture itself. Some of the colors were washed out and Zack had a good amount of drool running down his chin. I thought it might need some work. I started with fixing the devilish red-eye that we all had. Then I cropped it to get rid of some disttractions off to the side. Then I used the "heal" tool from photoshop to get rid of the drool on Zach's chin. Magic right? It still didn't have much in the way of drama though, not to mention I had gone a little overboard on the sunnless tan so the skin tone difference made me look like I wasn't even related to my mom or Zach even. So, I used the "boost" action from Pioneer Woman to bring out some contrast and then the "soft and faded" action. That's what left this looking like an old photo. I think it just added something different and exciting. (plus- it faded my fake baking) Aren't we cute?

INTRODUCING...

I know you've all been waiting at the edge of your seats... drumroll please. In all thier dreamy, luvvy duvvy, splendiforousness....presenting.... Mr and Mrs Scott Pew!!!!!!

Aren't they just glowing! I love how he's gazing at her, like she is the most beautiful thing he's ever seen and she is just obliviously happy. OK, maybe some of that glow is photoshop but they really are glowing. I just helped out a little bit so the rest of you could see it.

Before:

Watercolor a la Photoshop

So, I know- I keep talking about this wedding and whatnot but I have yet to actually show any "Wedding" pictures. Be Patient. I am just getting into this photoshop stuff and I'm working my way up to the beautiful blushing bride shots. This one I just couldn't wait to show though. THIS is a "watercolor a la photoshop". I am really liking this! I played around with colors to bring out the blue sky and the warm tones of the sun on the side of the temple and I'm really quite pleased with it. Again, I'm sure there are still things I could improve on but I am a beginner and I'm excited to share... Ta Da!!!! The Arizona Temple

"The Daves"

August 8th, 2008- Shaila married her very own McDreamy- Scott Pew. My only question is, Who in their RIGHT MIND gets married IN ARIZONA in AUGUST!!!!! This shot was actually taken by good old Uncle Creed just outside the temple. It was hot, and there was no escaping the sun so most of our pictures consisted of squinty faces and teary eyes. THIS however, may actually be my favorite picture of the whole collection. Zach and Grandpa Dave- I call it: "The Daves"- but it must be said in a very low, dramatic, movie theatre style voice. Try it again.... "The Daves" See, much better. (for those of you who don't know, Zach's middle name is Dave-after his grandpa)

This picture also just happens to be my first Photoshop project. A little added saturation to counter the BLARING sun, and some burnt edges and WALA! I dunno, I'm new to photoshop and to be honest, I am completely intimidated by it. So, I'm just starting small. There's still a lot I would like to do with this picture but for now- I kinda like it. :)

Dang that kid is cute- You've got to love the slightly crooked grin.