Wordless (Almost) Wednesday - Julianna

Still working on those photos mentioned last week.  Because of this, I give you a couple more teaser pictures from a recent visit with lovely Julianna and family:

This is my first attempt at layering an image in hopes of decreasing blanket/background wrinkles.  Here's what I did in Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 (yes, I know should really upgrade)...

1. Create a duplicate of the original photo.
2. Select the duplicate photo.
3. Add a layer to adjust the levels of the duplicate.
3. Decrease the light by moving the black slider over to the right until the blanket becomes blackness.
4. Select the original photo.
5. Drag the duplicate onto the original to create a layer with the duplicate photo.
6. Select the now duplicate layer
7. Add a layer mask - reveal all
8. Select the brush tool - Mode exclusion
9. Brush over the parts of the photo I want to look as they did in the original (the baby's face, arms, blanket).

I know there must be an easier way to do this...so if anyone has any tips or suggestions, please add them to the comments below.  Feedback is much appreciated.

Oh, and don't forget ...link up below if you'd like to share your WW!  Thanks!

Wordless Wednesday - Find the Selfie

Took this picture during a recent photo shoot (longer post coming about that soon).  After editing, I noticed something a bit out of place...do you see it?

How about now?

Wordless Wednesday - Divine Dessert

Making up for posting late last week by posting early.
Captured a few pictures at an engagement party recently...couldn't help but be drawn to the wonderful dessert table:

Wordless Wednesday - Nitters

 



Wordy Challenge #1

The following picture seem to have something to say.  Unfortunately for me, I never have any words to add.  So, here is a challenge for you creative wordy types.  Add what you think should be overlaid on the picture.  A poem, a few words...whatever.  Whichever seems to be the best fit, I'll add to and publish here on my blog.  As an added bonus I've uploaded the picture to Flickr under Creative Commons, so if you like you can download the picture and make it your own (noncommercial).

Wordless Wednesday - Instagram Fun

You may remember me talking about how crazy I am about Instagram.  If not...take a look back and see. Because of this fun habit, I've decided every month or so to highlight a few of my favorite Instagram photos that otherwise wouldn't end up on the blog.  My hope is that others will take this opportunity to show off their Instagram bests to other bloggers who might not otherwise get a chance to check out their feed.

Favorite Instagrams from January and beginning of February (like what you see, come follow me):



With that in mind, feel free to link up to your WW post, or stop by later in the month and link up your own instagram photo below (note there are two different link-ups).

WW LINKY:


Favorite Instagram photo of the Month:


Instagram LINKY:


Also, if anyone knows how to share a psd template, please let me know.  I'd love to share this template (see above) with folks...but I'm not quite sure how.  Thanks for the help!

Wordless Wednesday - Digital Age