Sew at home mom

Jennifer aka Sew at Home Mom Is ready with her 4th of July lineup and it is, of course, darling. Don't be limited to the color combinations you're seeing. They're more or less templates of what could be! Thank you, AGAIN, to Annette and Lisa who graciously allowed us back on their charming porch!

A photoshop play

I got this idea from another blog and thought you'd be interested in seeing a smidgen of the computer work that goes into an image. Learning how to shoot technically is one giant monster to battle. I can't say I'm a technical expert, but I hold my own according to the way I like to shoot. The other beast is photoshop. Post processing is a tricky thing. It requires a discerning eye and restraint. It's so easy to go overboard. This shot in particular is a little more dramatic than most shots I take, but it was purposeful. I wanted it to appear dreamy. So in keeping with the look I was going for I decided to backlight the shot and I post-processed this shot a bit heavier than what I normally do.

A little technical info for any camera techies:

Shot with a Canon 5d mk II using a Canon 24-70 mm f2.8 L series lens

Shutter speed 1/320

Aperture 2.8

ISO 800

Dreamy? Yes! Misson Accomplished!!

Taylor: Class of 2011

Oh my! I'm so so pleased with the way these turned out. Who would've thought that a prom dress and a horse could look so ethereal?! You would never know that Taylor was a little nervous about being in front of the camera. I think her horse buddies helped her feel at ease.