Photoshop Lessons

Like a true homeschooler, I am teaching myself. And thanks to some recent inspiration, I am finding my colors, my visual voice. I am SO looking forward to what can happen this year as I learn, save, shoot. I've been craving this light.

(Image © Informal Moments Photography)

Christmas Sunset in Floyd, VA

Christmas in Virginia, with all the colors and light and cool and snow that I love. It was so worth the trip with the newborn.

(Image © Informal Moments Photography)

Forty - Impressions of Spring

Piper and I took our walk this morning around ten, before the sun's light moved to the noon-time bright, but I was still having a bit of trouble with my exposure. Still, Trouble or no, I fell in love with the way this one came out, all bokeh-ey and colored, shot through with purple and bright that really shouldn't be here in February. So since I'm shooting a photo a day that I *like*, this one definitely gets the number, even if it isn't sharp or focused or perfect.

Thirty-Nine - Catch

This shot was pushing the envelope for me on just about everything: action, blur, framing, timing, and lighting. I did process it a bit for color and sharpness, but overall, I love the result!

Thirty-Five - Softly to the Shore

The sun was setting on the beach when I shot this, throwing rose-gold everywhere. I had to bring it home with me. Every time I find colors this vibrant in the light, I wonder how much more incredible His glory will be - described in the Bible in colors and words that can no more convey the image of it than any camera or imagination can truly capture light. But here's a small attempt on my part to remember.

Thirty-One - Spray Bright Evening Into Dark

Pete took me to the river tonight at sunset. Ten rushed minutes of cold shooting to catch one lovely moment with warm eternity. I love what I do.

Check out my One Word Project photo for today. And I have to share one very excited update: this shot made it onto the Shutter Sisters One Word site today!

Thirty - A Brighter Day

After what feels like weeks of cloudy and a hidden sunrise, the sun came out with promise behind these trees this morning. I love the spiky colors in the light here, scattered around by the screen I shot through to get this. Maybe it's a little bright, a little too saturated, but I am in love with the light that is filling my world today.