Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Nestle

Nestle decided to get his picture taken while his buddies were getting their Easter pictures done.

Easter Bunny - Nestle
Photo edited with pdpa's Grunge Beauty Texture and Scratched Lens Texture
 
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Sunday, March 24, 2013

A Little One with a Remote Control

Two years ago I learned a little trick to having fun with young kids.  Add a remote. For those with little control over their lives…a remote control can be exhilarating instrument.  It can easily become a tool to get them engaged and even at times excited about having their photo taken.    

Easter Joy
 
So, what is it that you get when you take one adorable little girl and hand over your remote control ...giving her reign over your camera?  Assuming you set the camera up on a steady tripod and keep the little one in focus…you can get something like this:
Easter Smiles V
Easter Smiles VI
Easter Smiles VI
Something to keep in mind…kids at this age aren’t too fond of being told “no”.  So I’ll caution you now, unless you have something to distract them with when you want to switch from them controlling the shutter to you controlling the shutter, there may be a bit of flood works and some foot stomping. 
Luckily, if you can have a smooth transition (or in my case, have wonderful friends who are cool with me learning the hard way and are willing to stop for a pizza break mid-shoot) you can get a couple fun shots even without the remote. 
Easter Smiles

Lesson 1: Giving over a remote is not giving up complete control.  Among other things, you will still need to stabilize the camera and focus the lens.  ;)
Lesson 2: Have a plan for getting your remote back.  Enlist parents and family. 
Lesson 3: Go with it.  Some of the pictures are not going to come out using this method.  But the ones that do will be worth it. 
Thank you to Karen and Aniya for letting me spend the day and for letting me taking a crazy amount of photos.  ;) 

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Photo Art Friday - Self-Portrait

This week’s challenge over at Pixel Dust Photo Art – Photo Art Friday was to create a self-portrait. 

For this project I took two black and white negatives and digitally uploaded them to my computer giving me the ability to manipulate them with Photoshop.  While I have to admit editing this way was much easier and faster than working in the photo lab, it wasn’t quite as satisfying as watching the image materialize as the chemicals react.
That being said, I kinda like my final image.  
Me and Myself

For this challenge I used:
  • Pdpa A Page in Time texturs
  • two negatives (digitally edited and inverted)

Me & Myself - Made up of

Photo Art Friday I should admit, knew what I wanted because in the past I had created almost the same image by exposing both negatives to the same piece of photo paper.  What made this project fun was testing to see if what was created using chemicals could be created through digital manipulation.  If you look closely, you can see three of me. ;)
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Next Holiday!

With St. Patrick's Day in the recent past...can you guess which holiday I'm looking forward to?  I'll give you a hint...upcoming this week will be a story about how giving a sweet girl a remote clicker can help make your photo session full of smiles.

Easter Joy

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Photo Art Friday - A Few Portraits

This week’s challenge over at Pixel Dust Photo Art – Photo Art Friday was to create a portrait.

One of my favorite subjects to focus on is our furried friends. They are cherished loved ones who share their joy and companionship with us. With that in mind I’d like to present to you portraits of Lakota, Howard, Storm, and Cougar.


Challenge Lakota
 

CHallenge Howard

Challenge Storm

Challenge Cougar

For this challenge I used:
  • pdpa Brush Strokes texture
  • five different pictures
Challenge Furried Friends How

Photo Art Friday


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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - St. Patrick's Day Smile

Last Wordless Wednesday before St. Patrick's day.  Have a wonderful holiday!:

St. Patrick's Day Smile

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Irish Blessing

Only a little longer until St. Patrick's day.  ;)

A bit of Advice
Background is pdpa Words on Green Textures

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Photo Art Friday - Yellow Abstract

This week’s challenge over at Pixel Dust Photo Art – Photo Art Friday was to create an abstract piece.

Not my favorite, but I give you Yellow:
Yellow Abstract

For this challenge I used: 
  • PDPA Titled Script Texture
  • PDPA Grunge Surprise Test
  • PDPA Painted Footpath Texture
  • Picture of lamps
Yellow Abstract
Photo Art Friday I’m fairly sure what is above isn’t really abstract, but I ran out of ideas and this was the best I could come up with.  Anyone know any good articles or posts about abstracts that can help?  Feel free to toss some tips and ideas my way.  ;)
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Irish Proverb

Can't wait for St. Patrick's Day... so, in anticipation of the holiday let me share with you an Irish Proverb:
 
St Patrick's Day
 
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Playtime

In my family St. Patrick’s day is a big deal.  Not only does it celebrate our Irish heritage, but it is also the same day as my Mother’s birthday.  Being such a big deal, it only makes sense that St. Pattie's photos are taken.  At least that's the excuse I gave my family, when I showed up at my sister’s with a green bowler hat and camera. 
 
Granted, when it comes to family (especially with a little one who is about 1 ½)…photo time is just another way to say play time.
Playtime with Mommy…
Playing in a Blower Hat V


















Playing in a Blower Hat IV

Playing in a Blower Hat III

Playing in a Blower Hat II

And playtime with Grandma.
Playing in a Blower Hat VI
 
Playing in a Blower Hat VII

Overall, I think it was a day well spent.

Playtime with Bowler Hat I


Lesson 1: Green walls make for green reflections.  Not good for skin tones. 
Lesson 2: Hats make fun props for toddlers and adults.

Lesson 3: With enough playtime, you can get a smile or two.