Editing with Textures

So this past week I have been experimenting with some new creative editing styles by adding in some texture to my photographs.  It can create an entirely new look to an image and the possibilities are endless to making a photo look classic, vintage, brighter, whimsical, etc.  My normal editing style is to lightly edit photographs to enhance the natural beauty of the photograph as it was taken; however, it is fun to experiment with new editing styles where you can create an entirely different look from an otherwise normal-looking photo and make it more art-like.  Here are a few photos that I have been playing around with.

(added the scratched texture on the floor and wall)

(added a linen-like texture to the background and enhanced the clouds in the sky)

(added a vintage texture to the background which was just otherwise white-washed wood)

Valentine's Love

Today I had the pleasure of photographing two energetic 6-year-olds for their annual Valentine's Day pictures!  These two have known each other since they were newborns and have been having photos done together each Valentine's Day to commemorate their friendship.  They were a ton of fun and we got the chance to use nearly all my Valentine's props ... there were lots of smiles, giggles, laughter and silliness the entire time which made for some great photos!  Here are just a few of the pictures as a quick sneak peak for their families!!!

Toddler Cuteness!!!

This morning was a chilly windy morning, but that didn't stop little Miss C. from enjoying some photo and playtime outside.  She was all smiles and a natural with the camera.  Isn't she just the cutest little thing?!?!  I just love how her bright blue eyes sparkle with the contrast of her dark brown hair!  Here's a quick sneak peak!

One Busy Saturday!

Last week I got a call from a photographer friend of mine who asked if I would be interested in participating in a photography fundraiser for a mom's group she attends.  I was thrilled at the chance to get to build my portfolio while helping raise funds for a local mom's group (especially since the same 2 photographers heading up this fundraiser, did the same type of fundraiser for my family last year as we had suffered several tragedies).

We met at a local park and I co-photographed 5 families.  We had a ton of fun letting the kids run, play in the leaves, and climb on a giant fallen tree.  Here are a few sneak peaks from the day!!!