A couple months ago, my family started to see a lot of bee activity in our front yard. Much to our surprise, there was a hive in our next-door-neighbors' sprinkler system control box. How cool/slightly inconvenient is that? Our new, buzzing neighbors couldn't stay of course. So, getting them relocated was on our agenda. But, the … Continue reading Chunk o’ Bees
Adding Makeup
I've done a post on removing makeup, now let's add some! I find that the techniques in applying makeup in a photo editor are similar to that in reality. Here's my starting image: Let's start with the eyeshadow. Create a new layer with the blend mode to "Soft Light". Now select your color, and … Continue reading Adding Makeup
Makeup Editing/Removal
Whether it be part of retouching a portrait, or just for fun, removing and modifying makeup on your computer is a nice skill to have. There are lots of ways to do this, but after looking at different techniques from others, here's what I've found works for me. Image that I used:https://pixabay.com/en/girl-eye-blue-smile-gene-881894/ First, I … Continue reading Makeup Editing/Removal
Simple Realism Photo Manipulation
I've been practicing photo manipulations lately. Not so much as to create surreal art, (at least at the moment haha!) but more for being able to add a little something extra to some of my photographs. In this manipulation, I worked on simple, but (hopefully) realistic compositions and lighting. I use Affinity Photo for my photography, … Continue reading Simple Realism Photo Manipulation
A Friend’s Senior Photoshoot
I recently had the joy of being asked to do an old friend of mine's senior portraits. We went to Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park for our location, and for the best light, we started at 6:30pm and went 'til 8 (the end of sunset). The Golden Hour (when the sunlight is soft, warm, and … Continue reading A Friend’s Senior Photoshoot
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