January 19, 2011

yearbook

late sunday afternoon - the girl, the photographer and the mom....and lots of experiments in photoshop. 

mom wanted some beauty shots...and as always, christy and i like to goof around.  this set was taken at fort tolouse, a state park near wetumpka, alabama.  i was swooning over the abundant spanish moss and will be back there soon!














but even my best model has some "oops" shots



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29 comments:

  1. YolandaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I love them all but the one with the sun flare behind her is my favorite . I love the new header. I was wondering how much would you charge to do a header similar to yours for my blog if you had the time? I am thinking of upgrading my dslr this year from a rebel xt to another which camera and lens do you use? I hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  2. CarolineJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh these are all so pretty...great shots. I think you made her and her Mom happy ;)

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  3. Sandra LundyJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    beautiful shots, char!
    i love all the texture in them
    and she's such a pretty girl.

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  4. JoanneJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Looks like a beautiful day. I like the one of your model holding the camera, with the sun behind her. It has the look of an old photograph, from the 70s maybe.

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  5. bethJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    i saw some of these on flickr....
    gosh what a great model she is.....and obviously loves her time with you !

    portraits just make me smile and i love these.

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  6. the southern hostessJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    These are beautiful. What a pretty girl!

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  7. MaryJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh these are LOVELY!!! Such beautiful light and she is an adorable model!

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  8. CharJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    yolanda - i sent you an e-mail. i use a 40d and for all of these i used a 50mm f/1.8

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  9. SceneJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    your model is pretty and cute..=)

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  10. Maria | Vintage SimpleJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful place and model...and the light - is absolutely gorgeous!

    Hope you've been well, Char... Hoping your lesson learned from the post below is something that can be overcome.

    warmly,
    -maria

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  11. Sage RavenwoodJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Gorgeous pictures! My favorite is the one before the oops shots. Love rugged imagery like that. (Hugs)Indigo

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  12. AmyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Such lovely photos--although, now she will have absolutely nothing to complain about when she's older. :)

    And, I must admit, I loved the "oops!" ones just as much!

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  13. christinaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    these are gorgeous!! loved seeing your work. always have.
    XO

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  14. JaimeJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Great shots Char!
    And I LOVE that wooden wall she is leaning up against. Great colours!

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  15. drollgirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    such a cutie! and such great shots! and i am loving that wood slat backdrop!!!

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  16. We Blog ArtistsJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    CUTE...she's lucky she has you and you're lucky to have her....
    HUGS
    Char.x

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  17. Country GirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    My favorite is the one with the beautifully colored wood in the background.

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  18. McGillicuttyJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Gorgeous!!! really looks like a great place for a session and she's a really pretty girl. I'm sure the Mom is very happy.

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  19. SusanJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Even the "oops" ones are beautiful! My favorite is the one of her standing beside the blue shutter(?).

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  20. PunaJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    My goodness she's beautiful! You did a great job!

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  21. keishuaJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    An great shoot. Pretty!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    wonderful shots - I'd say everyone should be pleased! I love the one with her holding the camera - such beautiful light...

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  23. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    love love. you are so talented.

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  24. steviewrenJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    She's a cutie in all the shots...even the oops ones.

    Was that big wooden wall that color or was the coloring the result of a filter in PS? It is stunning.

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  25. A New England LifeJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    This is your daughter Char? She's absolutely beautiful! I love her eyes, her smile, that hair ... oh to be that young and so attractive. She has a light that radiates from within.

    Glad you girls had so much fun!

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  26. Relyn LawsonJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Wonderful sun flare. You got some awesome shots! I bet mom and daughter were thrilled.

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  27. GailOJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh you are good! My favorites are the close-up...the eyes! ...and the most distant one...barn texture!

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  28. RuthJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful work, Char. Christy's loveliness comes through in these natural shots. I started doing this last summer too (just 3 seniors), and it's fun! Yours are inspiring . . .

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  29. leacaJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    these are great! Love all of them but I really love the one with her artwork.

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.

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