OK, I have to share some more of my excitement about my digital class! If you have Photoshop Elements or CS version, you need to make sure you are taking full advantage of what it can do! I had a blah picture that really wasn't that photo album worthy, but now it's like a piece of scrapbooking heritage! I recolored the photo with adjustment layers, added 3 textures, and overlayed it with a frame (brush kit I purchased at DesignerDigitals.com). Take a look at the before and after:
Notice the gray skies, vehicle in the pic, and tire tracks? Plus, my subjects are far away!
Now it has character, the subjects are the focal point, the distractions are gone, and the textures and color changes make it look like it could be from any decade. Can't wait to get this printed and sent off to Grandpa! Just goes to show, maybe you have better photos to work with than you think! With a few minutes of digital playtime you can turn a so-so shot into a masterpiece! There are a few freebie tutorials at Jessica Sprague and DesignerDigitals that should keep you busy enough for a day of play! See what you can do. Post a comment with a link to anything you create and upload (to any online gallery you choose).
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