Pregnancy Announcement -- McKenna, Shane and Stella

I love these cute people (and doggy) to death. I'm glad I get to be a part of the whole pregnancy experience. Here is the first of many photos I hope to take of their growing family.

The Reception - Marissa & Corey

Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening, venue or couple. Trifecta!

Engagement - Marissa and Corey

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, couples are the funnest to photograph. These two were no different. They met at EFY years ago. Funny how time brings things full circle. 

Stay tuned for some shots of their wedding reception.

Nick and Afton -- Couple

I don't think I'm biased, but maybe I am. I think these two are absolutely adorable.

Couples are fun to photograph because they have a natural energy and it comes through in their photographs.

Seniors are Fun! -- Alina

I love taking photographs of seniors. They have such a zest about them. Old enough not to be too silly, but young enough to still have an unconquerable spirit! They are so fresh. They have so much to offer. The world is full of possibilities. I love being around them. Alina was no different. I loved hearing about her plans and hopes and dreams. And are you digging the blue hair or what? I know I am.

What a Difference an Edit Makes -- Senior Portraits - Carli

So, editing someone else's photos is not really my thing. 

I love, as a photographer, to see a vision through the lens, what it is, and what it can become. 

All with  just a little bit of tweaking. 

A lesson I learned long ago was to "crop through the view finder". 

While this is not always possible, the less post production work you can do, the better. 

However, I love, love, love, seeing a mediocre photograph become something special, with a just a little bit of creative cropping and adjustments. 

While I don't want to make a business out of editing someone else's work, I thought this would be a great chance to show what is possible.

I suppose I could illustrate this point with my own photos, but then you would see all my mediocre photos, and that just won't do.

Apparently though, I don't have a problem airing someone else's dirty laundry... (j/k)

Edit No. 1

Edit No. 2

                                 (option 1)                                                          (option 2)

Edit No. 3

Edit No. 4 (my favorite transformation)

 Edit No. 5

(option 1)

(option 2)

See how it works? Eliminate background noise, crop out distractions, brighten, yada, yada... and suddenly, the emphasis is on Carli and her beautiful smile.

***WARNING***

Keep in mind, too much cropping can severely effect the clarity of a photo when enlarging and printing into a portrait.

***DISCLAIMER***

 No offense to or slight on the original photographer. He did a great job. It was my pleasure to enhance his work.