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Monday, July 26, 2010

A before and after post!

I love before and after posts! But I haven't been very inspired lately in posting. I spent one week with no Internet, one week substituting a lady on vacation at an office, and one week of VBS and Bible Conference. That took most of my day and I wasn't able to post much and couldn't think what to post about... But I've been editing a lot these last days and I've realized how important post-processing is in photography. I try to shoot as perfect as possible so the pictures will not need much editing (just contrast and voila!), but sometimes I like adding some effects! I looove blue skies and found the perfect picture to use for this post!
Just remember! I am not the best at editing and probably could make things better. But these are my results from what I 've learned these couple of years! I hope it can help you!

I used a wide angle and shot this pictures while laying on the ground (I'm known as the photographer that always lays on the ground lol). I used my 28mm 1.8 (affordable and efficient!). If you have one or are thinking about buying it, just remember to shoot at 2.8 or higher for sharper images :)

I edited it in Lightroom. I added some fill light to make their faces lighter without making the sky lighter. I played with the luminance for blues (brought the slider down to the left), and added some contrast. Then I added a vignette.

Then in Photoshop, I used a sharpening action. There are many good sharpening actions out there that bring amazing results! I looooove them! I dont use them all the time, but I love the effect of them in certain pictures, specially this one!




It was easy, wasn't it? If you have any question, feel free to email me :)

Have a wonderful and blessed monday! And remember, God is with us, we just have to be with Him :)

Arancha

Nate and Arancha Photography-Huntsville Baby, Children, and Family Photography

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