Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Before & After Tuesday



Editing is just as key as taking a good picture to begin with. And I didn't really know that up until a few years ago. I worked really hard to get it just right in camera (good practice!) and then that is how I left it.

Once I discovered the beautiful world of editing tools, I found a creative side to myself I didn't know I had. It's art.

For this photo, I pumped up the contrast, and highlights.
Then I added a matte finish to the background...a few times. (I painted this on)
I added some purples in and increased the saturation on those.
That is pretty much it.

When I edit a photo, I am really indecisive and play with it a lot before I find what I am looking for.
So much fun.

Also linking up with:
Scattered Horizons

7 comments:

  1. Hello New Friend...so glad you stopped by my blog and we have found each other. Awesome! You have just captured my very favorite color...PURPLE! Born in February and that is our color♥ Just so soft....
    Laurie @ Pride in Photos

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  2. wow!! what a beautiful capture!! love this!!

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  3. you did a great job with this photo. :)

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  4. i want to learn to edit so bad!

    xo

    love and cheer from thechiffondiary.com :)

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  5. New follower from the Aloha hop. Hope you will hop over and follow back!
    www.heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com

    beautiful shot!

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  6. beautiful.

    Aloha Sweet Friend,

    It was so wonderful to have your company this Wordless Wednesday. Thank you. Stopping by to follow your adventures in photography and I wanted to personally invite you to join me for An Aloha Affair . It's our sweet sort of gathering and growing together. Join us, if you please...

    xo,
    Nicole
    localsugarhawaii.com

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  7. Gorgeous photo! Found you through a blog hop and excited to be a new follower. I would love to have you stop by my site if you get a chance!

    Chrissy
    http://www.thetaylor-house.com

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