Sometimes our very favorite photos come from surprising places. Some friends were visiting recently and we got to discussing photography. I saw the kids playing, gathered around our LEGO table and decided to take a few photos. I had my 100 mm macro lens on, so I took a few shots…
I took this picture of Mordecai while he focused on his building. The light was streaming in on him, his face was relaxed…as soon as I saw it, I knew it’s potential.
Literally five minutes after opening the image on my computer, I had this:
What drew me to the next photo was the way the natural light from the window fell on his face…
So into Lightroom and Photoshop it went…
A little painting and blending here and there, and I had a beautiful image of Mordecai. No amount of posing his would have gotten this genuine expression. I am in love with the final image.
This last weekend was PhotoLush, our local photographer’s conference. It was a great time of meeting new people and connecting (in person instead of online) with a whole lot of local photographers. It is always inspiring to see other people’s photography and expand my own vision for growing my business as well as personal projects.
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How was your weekend? I would say that mine was great but I am suffering from a cold or sinus infection that has made me miserable, but not affected anyone else in my family…
That is so cool to show how you transform the original photos. I wish I could do that better. Awesome.
I’m so sorry to hear you’re sick. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Thank, Jennifer! I was really happy with these photos and he still has no idea I took them.
Gorgeous image and edit!
Thanks. It was such a happy surprise!