Still learning photoshop

I'm not exactly a professional, but maybe one day. Every time I edit my photos, I learn a new tool/trick. I had been looking at some other photographer websites. I think I've learned the lens flare trick among others, like the spotlight feature. I guess it just takes a couple hours sitting in front of your computer and messing around with Photoshop. Anyway, here are some of "my new tricks."

 

Keeping up with the Joneses

I've known the Jones family since I started my first job out of college in 2005. I can honestly say they are some of my favorite people. A big thanks to them for helping me get some family shots up on my blog! These are just a few of my favorites!

Pregnancy photos

Let me be clear. NO! I'm not pregnant! But my sister is, so I will be an aunt come next January! I couldn't be happier for my sister and her husband, and well me and my family.

Photos coming soon...

I have a couple of photo shoots coming up. I have one this coming week, where I'll be taking pictures of one of my good friends and her sibilings. A couple weeks after that I'll be taking pictures of one of my favorite families. I'm excited to have familiy pictures on my blog soon. I can't wait to try out some new techniques or "poses." Also deciding on what kind of props to bring with me.

I know I take lots of pictures of people, so I also hope to take more photos of random things like old buildings, churches, etc. If you have an idea of cool spot feel free to comment.

I'm in the market for..

So I'm looking to purchase an ND filter. I keep reading photography articles and blogs. Each time I like one of the techniques I read about, or how a picture has turned out, they've used an ND filter. So I will probably purchase one in the coming days, not sure I can wait until my birthday in October. Here are some examples of what I am talking about. They use the ND filter for great sky shots.