More Maternity Pics!

It was a HOT evening when we attempted to take these pictures. They didn't turn out exactly like I'd hoped, but what could I expect.....we were roasting!! Even late in the evening, it was HOT! But, even though they turned out differently than I had hoped, I still think they're cute!


Wonder if this is what he really thinks of his little sister??



Such a boy!



Big BRO





Jackie B

I'm still here!!!

I'm still here gang! Just CRAZY busy! I have more pictures to work on in the editing process and hope to start that tomorrow. Just so much I can get done during nap time!! Keep checking back!!!

Just one more.......for now!!

I know, I'm driving you crazy with these photos but I have just loved them so much! I guess because their of my little, wonderful family. Lonnie, my sweet hubby, came up with this shot and I just love it! We plan on heading out to the farm this weekend for pictures with our Little Big Man so there will be plenty more to come I'm sure! Hope you enjoy them!



Jackie B

Part 2

I am having so much fun editing my pictures! I love trying different actions on them, even if I don't like the look, I'm learning what each action is capable of. This is so much fun!

Oh, this shot. I love it. It was a very dark image and I shot it by myself using a tripod, but this action just added a softness to it that when I look at it, I tear up. That is exactly what a picture is suppose to do. Take you back to the moment and relive it.









Jackie B

My Maternity Pictures!!

My hubby and I quickly learned that taking my own maternity pictures was a little hard to do! I knew what I wanted, and we had to keep twiking what he was shooting to get the shot in my head. I'm so much more comfortable behind the camera!!! Little Man took a very quick nap today so not a lot of pictures to post right now, but I'll have more soon! Here's a few with some new actions I'm trying on for size! I could play all day!!!

I just love this shot of the two of us! This makes me smile!









Jackie B

I must stop!!

I just can't help myself. I LOVE editing pictures and every time my little man lays down for a nap, I find myself fighting to stay away from my computer! But, this is my final post from this weekend...promise! I ran across a few new actions yesterday and I just had to try them out!

Little Diva in all her glory! With a small milk mustache!!! Love it!





* Sigh * He is going to be such a heart breaker when he is older!





Jackie B

Weekend Fun: Part II

I couldn't wait to post a few more pictures from this weekend. I had to work quick today, very short nap time today (45 minutes!). I am loving these new actions. I have learned that you don't have to schedule a portrait session in a studio and wear stiff clothes that you have never worn and will probably never wear again. To me, the best shots are those of kids, and people in general, just being themselves, wearing what they wear every day and doing the things they love to do. So that's exactly what I captured this weekend: family just being family. Sorry there are so many pictures. I just couldn't decide and narrow them down, so I included lots! Enjoy!

Meet Mr. Big! This is one of my all time favorite pictures. I love black and white!



Every time Mr. Big caught me with my camera pointed in his direction, he would stop, pose and say "Cheese!" Little stinker!





Little Miss Diva! I love the way her eyes look in black and white!



"What." Nuff said!





If you knew him, you would know that this is exactly who he is. I love this shot but couldn't decide between the two actions so I posted both!





Mamaw's Love.

Weekend Fun

Can you tell these two boys had a blast playing with each other!? I just stood back, and shot!







Jackie B

New Project!

I've given myself a new project. Each day, I plan to pick a couple of pictures from past shoots and re-edit them using my new Photoshop CS4 and the actions I am learning and studying. It's amazing to see just how different you can transform a picture by applying a simple action. So, instead of trying to do it all at once, I'll do a little at a time! Or at least that's my plan!!! If you have any questions about what I've done to a particular picture, just email me and I'll try to fill you in!

Have a great weekend!
Jackie B

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Looking for new takers!

As you know, I'm very honest in letting my clients know up front that I am an amateur photographer and still have lots to learn. But, because of this, I keep my prices LOW, LOW, LOW! I have just a few weeks left before my life really gets hectic and I would love the extra practice. So I'm offering an hour photo session, on location for $ 50 in the Madison County, KY area. This would include editing of 20 to 30 of the best pictures, burned on CD and a copyright release. If you're interested, just email me! And if you know of someone that might be interested, please spread the word!!!

Thanks gang!

Jackie B

Playing with Flowers during Naptime!

I am just soaking up Photoshop Actions!! I LOVE playing with a picture ten different ways to get a totally different effect. It's just amazing what you can do with these actions. So below you'll see an original shot and then I've done a couple of different things to each photo. All of the actions I used came from CoffeeTea blog, (her button is on the right side of this page). I want to learn how to use textures next. That may take some time. But, I know using actions and textures together can create really awesome effects!


Here's the original...



And with minimal editing:



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Pretty cool, huh?

Jackie B

More on the way!

Just wanted to give a quick update! More pictures are on the way! Nap time around here has been short lately so little time for editing, but hopefully tomorrow! I'll be playing around with some more actions on some shots I took of my mom's beautiful flowers. And, so excited to be shooting a very informal session with my two beautiful nieces tomorrow! We're heading to a nearby playground and just firing away! I just love catching people being themselves. What better place to take a 3 year old and 1 year old than to a playground??!! Stand by for more!