I have had some interest from people over on the facebook fan page for photoshop tips and tricks, so I thought I’d share them here too for those of you that aren’t facebook users
I am NOT a huge editor. I prefer to know my camera and do my best to nail the shot...
Tag Archives: family photographer
Photoshop Friday: Colors and Brightness
Hostess with the Mostess: Kids Party Ideas
This little shindig is LONG overdue for some blog love. I can’t believe I never shared it! No fear though…it’s perfect timing since it’s pallette is great for spring. You all know I’ve got a weakness for lime green and pink so this was definitely a favorite.
I think these last several years of attending and...
Orange County Children’s Photography: The Blue Tutu
About 6 months ago or so I got the idea to make tutus. You know, another thing to add to my list. I had picked up these fantastic parasols in Chinatown when John and I went in May, and I had yet to put them to much good use. I thought it would...
Days of giveaways: MellonMonkeys
Is that a cute name or what?? Well, their ties are even cuter. We attend church every Sunday and it is a time for my little guy to get dressed up. I think it’s good for kids, especially boys, to get used to dressing up at a young age…otherwise they’ll never want to do it. ...
Orange County Photographer: The GAP Shoot
PERSONALITY. That’s what comes to mind when I think of this family. We are lucky enough to share the end of a cul-de-sac with this fun, spunky, full of life family. Mark and Pam are a party in their own right…then add in three little ones (who were all under three until just a month...
Orange County Family Photographer: The Hanson Clan
I was so excited to catch up with this cute family last week. I met Renee and couple of years ago when our sons played for the same t-ball team. After talking to her for just a short time at a practice I felt like I had known her forever. She is SO fun and...
Orange County Family Photographer: Old Town San Juan
One of my favorite places to shoot and one of my favorite families…can’t ask for much more than that! I had such a fun time shooting these guys, even though the littlest wasn’t too thrilled to have me following her around with a camera! This color combo was AWESOME!! LOVE the contrast of...
Everyday Life: Halloween Recap
Are you ready for a serious onslaught of pictures?? I hope so!!! Whenever there are little ones in costumes my camera is in overdrive!! Something about all those fun colors…October just makes for the best pictures!! Between the pumpkin patch and trick or treating you just can’t beat it. So here it is…a...
Orange County Family Photographer: For Lindsay– a Sneak Peek
I had another fun family shoot this last weekend. These cute little towheads were sure the talk of the town. More to come from this fun shoot next week! For now just a little sneak peek for mom. Isn’t waiting to see your pictures the WORST!!!
Another great giveaway coming tomorrow…don’t miss it!
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Papa and Gamma Helen
I have been busy, busy lately!! For us photogs, August through early November is by far the busiest time of year…Holiday Card shoots!! I always love the families that call in early July or August to schedule while they’re all nice and tan! Smart!! By this time of year my tan...











