Thank you all for your enthusiastic response to my fundraiser packet, workshops and videos!! I have to tell you that the result FAR exceeded my hopes! I was able to get the iPad to Linda before they left for Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. The iPad has enabled Linda to capture Delanie’s progress […]
Fundraiser For My In-Laws
May 21, 2011 by 36 Comments
On May 2nd, life changed…drastically and permanently. Around 7:40 AM, my next door neighbor, Magali, was taking her two children and my niece to school. She accidentally pulled out in front of a 18 wheeler truck, killing her and her 6 year old son, Abner, and critically injuring her 9 year old daughter, Magalita, and […]
Everyday Freebies Now Packaged for PSE and PS
May 16, 2011 by 2 Comments
I hope everyone knows by now that I have many free actions available, ones I call “Everyday Freebies.” These actions work in Photoshop Elements as well as Photoshop (Creative Suite). They can all be downloaded for free individually, but they can also be purchased as one big set for $20 I have been working […]
Use The Favorites Panel For Favorite Actions
May 14, 2011 by 19 Comments
Thank you so much for your support and love as I am away from the blog and workshops due to my niece’s very serious car accident. I am slowly trying to get back into the swing of things and I appreciate your patience. Actions….love them! And, if you are like me, you have a ton […]
Family Emergency
May 5, 2011 by
Some have inquired as to my absence (those who do not follow on Facebook), so I wanted to take a moment and share all that has happened and ask for your prayers. Editing to add that I have a Caring Bridge site for the girls, to keep friends and family updated on the girls’ progress. […]
Camera Batteries – Helpful Tips and Tricks
April 27, 2011 by 7 Comments
Whether you have a point and shoot or a DSLR, you have at least one, hopefully two or more, camera batteries. They are vital to you being able to use your camera, and they can get expensive to keep replacing. Good care and management can help your batteries have a long life and keep you […]
Editing Raw Files With Adobe Camera Raw
April 25, 2011 by 12 Comments
Today we are going to tackle editing raw files with ACR. Both Photoshop Elements and Photshop CS# come with a plug-in called Adobe Camera Raw, which converts their raw files to a format (such as JPG, TIFF, or DNG) that can be edited in PSE and PS. This tutorial used Photoshop Elements 9, but all […]
Spring on a Farm
April 23, 2011 by 20 Comments
A picture I took about a month ago while on the backside of a pasture, where it meets the woods. Stray trees have grown up along the fence line (thanks to birds who sit and p**p out seeds they’ve eaten), but I thought it created a interesting image with little buds of leaves, the light […]
Photography Book Review: Expressive Photography by Shutter Sisters
April 21, 2011 by 163 Comments
I am very excited to be sharing about this wonderful new book I recently bought that has really got my creative juices flowing. The books is Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sisters’ Guide to Shooting from the Heart by the talented group of women photographers that make up The Shutter Sisters. I first learned about the […]
How to Use Noiseware to Reduce Noise
April 19, 2011 by 8 Comments
Noise – what the heck is it? Noise is the digital graininess images sometimes have. How does noise get on the pictures? There are two main ways to cause noise: Using a high ISO (although new cameras can handle higher ISOs better than older cameras) Underexposing a picture will introduce noise to the image, despite […]
