Tuesday, September 29, 2009

First Photoshop Panorama


Click on the image above to enlarge (and I mean enlarge!)

It's far from perfect, but I took a series of photos in Central Park with my old point-n-shoot (Canon PowerShot), then merged them into a panorama using Photoshop.  This is also my first attempt at adding text to a Photoshop project.  Though there are many issues with this project (which I won't point out...), I'm still fairly pleased with the outcome.  It's all a learning experience, right?

Photoshop users - any suggestions for what more to do with this project?  And how?

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Josh + Jenny

We were in Oregon recently for Tim's best friend Josh's wedding.  Since it was just a week after I'd purchased my new camera, of course I took the opportunity to snap A LOT of photos. 

One of the major issues I ran into was lighting.  The outdoor photos are easy - light abounds.  But inside, where the ceremony took place, it was hard to get great shots without flash.  And I didn't want to use my little pop-up flash because I knew the quality of picture wouldn't be great.  I did play a lot with the White Balance, ISO and shutter speed.  Experimentation is a great form of education...

Here are a few of my favorites - some edited a bit in iPhoto, but without any PhotoShop edits.


She was running toward something, but looked so picturesque


 The KISS!


Guest Book and Programs

First Dance

A special moment...

Cutting the Cake!

The centerpieces were so Country Chic

Monday, September 14, 2009

First Pet Portraits

My Favorite Things


 My first storyboard
"Nappy Timmy, Cuddly Kitty"

Sunday, September 13, 2009

First Portraits

 
This is my hubby - he makes me happy
 Cute Cute Katie
Girl Talk in the Outfield
 Spy Face

First Nature Shots

 
  First Hints of Fall
 Lamp-lit leaves
Bright Blossoms
Lavender and Sunshine

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Tea Party Protest






DCscapes

 
Grey Day

 Invitation to Rest

Frager's - An American Hardware Store