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For a limited time you can visit their site and download sample actions. Once you click the link, sign up and they'll send you 3 sample actions to try out in Photoshop. You will love them. I use them all the time, as you can see from the pics above.
Remembering our forefathers and their commitment to this country is inspiring. This image was taken in 1918 of 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. As you look at their faces, say a prayer for our soldiers today.
Remember last week how I told you about my photo shoot with Gene Higa? I found the best shot of the day and here it is...
Bogie was a good sport and model while I practiced taking pictures. What interesting shots have you taken this week? The more you practice just for fun, the better you get!
Last weekend, I had the amazing honor and opportunity to receive some private instruction from an award-winning international photographer, Gene Higa. He's been a friend for years and worked closely with my husband. I know I've mentioned him here before. He took the shot on the left of my hubby and I.
Well, this past weekend he opened up his doors and took my husband and I in. What a fantastic teacher. From an overview of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to hands-on practice on the streets of San Francisco, it was an incredible couple hours. My photography up to this point has been self taught. I've read books, watched DVDs, joined forums, and participated in photography groups. Everything I've done has added a new skill, idea, or bit of style to the pictures I take.
This private lesson was a step above. Because I'm a kinesthetic learner and very visual, it makes a huge difference if I can do what I'm being taught, rather than just listening and trying to remember later.
Ron ended up being our model for much of the shooting since he's a step ahead of me on the technical aspects of the profession. He was a great model too. The image below is my favorite shot that Gene took of him.
I got a few shots that I really liked as well, particularly of Bogie, the dog. I'll post some pics of Bogie tomorrow. Bogie belongs to Gene's studio partner, Ann Hamilton, who is a seasoned photographer as well. She's been in the photography biz for 8 years and travels the world along with Gene taking unbelievable pictures of couples on their wedding day.
Here's my question for you: If you could have a one-on-one session with a professional photographer, what would you want to learn? What questions would you ask?
Add your questions to the comments below and I'll see if I can get some answers for you!
This was Bubbie's first Halloween walking and being able to trick or treat. We went to about 10 homes in our neighborhood and then walked back to check out the candy he had gathered. What a fun night!
More holidays are on their way. Are you ready? If not, hop over to 5 Minutes for Mom. They're helping everyone get in the mood for gift giving and receiving.
This week I created my first digital photo book using Shutterfly. I've been planning to try out their service since Memorytrends when they announced the launch of a host of new products and digital scrapbooking support. I finally made the time Sunday afternoon. Surprisingly, from upload to ordering, it took less than 5 hours. That's not bad for processing over 100 photos. I won't tell you how long it takes me to scrapbook and journal 100 photos traditionally!
I'm thrilled with the result and can't wait to see the final product. Photo books are 30% off right now too, which is great for the holidays...one gift, many people. It's all about keeping it simple!
Above is a sneak peek of the cover and below is one of the interior layouts...
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Life is art and we can make the time to capture it. Memorytrends 2007 was too much fun, especially interviewing scrapbook celebrities like Ali Edwards. Ali and I had a blast filming the show for this week's episode all about keeping it real. Tune in Thursday to see it all. Until then, enjoy this sneak peek behind the scenes...
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Being surrounded by the beauty and majesty of nature really has a way of reminding you that everything will be okay. We are not in control or responsible for everything working out. There is more to life than endless email and to-do lists. What a wonderful reminder for me this past week while visiting my grandmother in Hawaii. I hope you'll be reminded too!
A page from the first legacy scrapbook album that I created for my Grandma's 90th birthday.
She's now 93 and tomorrow I get to visit her. This might not seem like a big deal, but it is, because Grandma lives in Hawaii which makes visiting much less frequent than I would like. In fact, it's been nearly three years since I last saw her. Finally, I'm taking off to spend some quality time with the Grandma that I am so much like—spirited, independent, daring, stubborn, to name a few.
And yes, that's me in those photos. Gotta love that happy grin!
There is something so wonderfully healing about a sincere smile and the sound of laughter, especially when they are shared between a father and a son. I'm so thankful for the amazing dad that my husband is to our two children. In a world of fractured families, it's truly a blessing to have a father be present and connected to his kids. Makes me happy. Makes me smile.
How about you? What makes you happy?
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