"Your Camera Takes Really Nice Pictures."

Okay... so this is a really big pet peeve for me. People look at my photographs and will say something like "My mom has a nice camera, I think I'll use it and copy your pictures." Or they will just ask "What kinds of camera do you use, it takes really nice pictures." So agitating. I've had compliments on my point and shoot pictures... It goes to prove that the most important thing about a camera is the 12 inches behind it... This article was wonderfully written with visual to prove the point. I especially love how she stresses that once a picture is taken, a photographers work isn't done, there are often hours of digital post processing done to every photo to make it the image that you see.... Check it out :)

http://www.erinfarrellphotography.com/theblog/?p=817

my awesome new website

Be sure to stop by and check out my new *FLASH* website (thanks wix for making such a great site available for FREE :) Let me know what you think...

http://www.wix.com/tinastephensfoto/Tina-Stephens-Photography-and-Design

Make sure to bookmark it... it's a tough one to remember, unfortunately.  There are a gazillion Tina Stephens out there... several of which are photographers as well... odd isn't it?

Teen Girls Photoshoot

Found a great new site with tons on inspiration and some FREE Photoshop actions :) Be sure to check it out!! http://paintthemoon.net/

Baby S

Vintage Processing

I think that getting the right vintage processing has got to be the hardest to achieve. This particular picture is layer upon layer of color fills and a lot of tinkering with opacity to get it "just right". I topped it off with a great vintage texture and the Vintage Postcard brush from Pixels and Ice Cream. Maybe someday I'll get it nailed down enough to make an action and save myself some time. Any beginners out there wanting to learn Photoshop? Drop me an e-mail or give me a call. I'd be glad to help.