If you would like to see more of Justice's photos from the shoot, please go my flickr account, http://www.flickr.com/photos/debra_pictures/sets/72157622114503097/
Friday, September 4, 2009
Justice #897494
Justice and I had a wonderful shoot in Charlotte last Sunday.
If you would like to see more of Justice's photos from the shoot, please go my flickr account, http://www.flickr.com/photos/debra_pictures/sets/72157622114503097/
If you would like to see more of Justice's photos from the shoot, please go my flickr account, http://www.flickr.com/photos/debra_pictures/sets/72157622114503097/
Monday, August 31, 2009
Great Cookie Crumble
This annual tradition of the Green Market pits Center City restaurants, chefs, and bakeries against one another to determine who is crowned the Best Cookie in the Center City. There was a panel of judges but was also open up the judging to the public for a People's Choice Award.
Reid's (Samantha's store) came in 3rd. They haven't posted the results on their site yet, but I will update when they do.
Reid's (Samantha's store) came in 3rd. They haven't posted the results on their site yet, but I will update when they do.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Brushes
I spent most of my time yesterday playing with brushes in CS3. Photoshop brushes are essentially tools that can be used in the brush palette of adobe photoshop. Each photoshop brush has a specific design or an effect. I enjoy playing around with the brushes to add graffitti to a bland wall or creating wings on a model.
With a bit of minor tweaking, I can create some really fun effects. One of the biggest attractions of using photoshop brushes is the fact they allow me to get over the problem of not being able to draw well. I am able to add some nice touches with photoshop brushes. And there are tons of free brushes on the web.
How to Load Brushes
1. Download the zip file to any folder on your local disk
2. Unzip the .abr file and copy it to Program files > Adobe > Photoshop > Presets > Brushes
3. After they’re downloaded, select brush tool from the main toolbar in Photoshop and open Brushes Window (or just press F5 to get the brushes window)
4. Click the arrow in the upper right corner to navigate through the Brushes Window
5. Now select “Load Brushes …” in order to activate the downloaded ones.
6. Select the brush and click on “Load”.
7. New Brushes will show up in "Brushes Window“
8. Select the Brush colour and play with the parameters.
9. Once you decide on which brush you are going to use, click on the a new layer to add it. Having it on its own layer makes it so much easier to tweak the brush as needed.
With a bit of minor tweaking, I can create some really fun effects. One of the biggest attractions of using photoshop brushes is the fact they allow me to get over the problem of not being able to draw well. I am able to add some nice touches with photoshop brushes. And there are tons of free brushes on the web.
How to Load Brushes
1. Download the zip file to any folder on your local disk
2. Unzip the .abr file and copy it to Program files > Adobe > Photoshop > Presets > Brushes
3. After they’re downloaded, select brush tool from the main toolbar in Photoshop and open Brushes Window (or just press F5 to get the brushes window)
4. Click the arrow in the upper right corner to navigate through the Brushes Window
5. Now select “Load Brushes …” in order to activate the downloaded ones.
6. Select the brush and click on “Load”.
7. New Brushes will show up in "Brushes Window“
8. Select the Brush colour and play with the parameters.
9. Once you decide on which brush you are going to use, click on the a new layer to add it. Having it on its own layer makes it so much easier to tweak the brush as needed.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ruth ChangThao mm#1085545
I had a shoot with Ruth Chang Thao on Sunday. She needed head shots and hopefully I was able to provide her with what she needed. She was great to work with.
If you would like to see more shots of Ruth please check out my flickr page @http://www.flickr.com/photos/debra_pictures/sets/72157622132075578/
If you would like to see more shots of Ruth please check out my flickr page @http://www.flickr.com/photos/debra_pictures/sets/72157622132075578/
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Why can't I take decent photos of my grandchildren?
Saturday was my grandson, Anthony's 4th birthday and once again I am totally unhappy with the photos I took. I really suck at taking kids photos. Getting down on their level I only wind up with sticky lens and lots of shoots looking up their noses or at their tongues.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Chelsie's Shoot
It has been a while since I have been out shooting models. My heart just hasn't been in it. I have always shot with other photographers mainly because I just wasn't sure I could the deliver good photos to the models. I wanted to make sure they got something for their time. And I learned alot from the other photographers, but I also realized, I wasn't always completely happy with the shoots.
This weekend was the first time I set up a shoot with just me and the model. Chelsie is a cutie and was so easy to work with and the time just flowed. Alot of the worries I usually have at shoots just weren't there.
Another hurdle has been overcome.
Click to see more photos from the shoot.
This weekend was the first time I set up a shoot with just me and the model. Chelsie is a cutie and was so easy to work with and the time just flowed. Alot of the worries I usually have at shoots just weren't there.
Another hurdle has been overcome.
Click to see more photos from the shoot.
Charlotte Neighborhoods
I belong to a group call ProjectCLT. Our goal is to visit a different neighborhood of Charlotte for each of 8 consecutive weeks and document that neighborhood photographically.
I have found it to be very interesting, not only does it force me to get out but it exposes me to places I wouldn't have known about. Each neighborhood has its own special flavor.
One of the really cool thing about posting your photos is you get to check each other photos. I am often suprised by what someone has seen on their walks around the neighborhood that I missed. Makes me pay more attention when I am out.
The following are my favorites from each week.
Week #8 (August 10th): South End
Week #7 (August 3rd): Myers Park
Week #6 (July 27th): Dilworth
Week #5 (July 20th): Elizabeth
Week #4 (July 13th): 4th Ward
Week #3 (July 6th): Eastover
Week #2 (June 29): Plaza Midwood
Week #1 (June 22): NoDa
I have found it to be very interesting, not only does it force me to get out but it exposes me to places I wouldn't have known about. Each neighborhood has its own special flavor.
One of the really cool thing about posting your photos is you get to check each other photos. I am often suprised by what someone has seen on their walks around the neighborhood that I missed. Makes me pay more attention when I am out.
The following are my favorites from each week.
Week #8 (August 10th): South End
Week #7 (August 3rd): Myers Park
Week #6 (July 27th): Dilworth
Week #5 (July 20th): Elizabeth
Week #4 (July 13th): 4th Ward
Week #3 (July 6th): Eastover
Week #2 (June 29): Plaza Midwood
Week #1 (June 22): NoDa
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