My first B&W Self Portrait.....
Scotty, I was looking at the wall, it was pretty boring. I've got several straight on shots from that day, but I'm NOT sharing them-they look like crap. Besides, I'm fine with being a no name....goodnight all. I believe that there is an explanation for everything, so, yes, I believe in miracles. ~Robert Brault
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Shanna-Marie wrote: Good grief....I'm sorry I posted this now.....
The staring at the stove was a joke meant for you to laugh. It's a good first attempt. You gotta show those pretty eyes, it'll make the shot pop.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
Thank you Scotty & Barry, I have no doubt that I'm going to need lots of help with PS-you'll probably all end up wishing I'd stuck with Corel though.
I believe that there is an explanation for everything, so, yes, I believe in miracles. ~Robert Brault
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You are welcome Shanna,you will get all the help and more with PS.Get some plugins to ease the work flow.Shanna-Marie wrote: Thank you Robbie, I think we were typing at the same time cause I didn't see your post when I started typing last night.
Thank you Scotty & Barry, I have no doubt that I'm going to need lots of help with PS-you'll probably all end up wishing I'd stuck with Corel though.
I believe that there is an explanation for everything, so, yes, I believe in miracles. ~Robert Brault
www.flickr.com/photos/shanna-m/
Shanna-Marie wrote: I'll be getting "Adobe Premiere Elements 9", can you suggest some plugins for that?
I still have the elements 7 setup, it'll do until after I get lightroom 3. If I had it to do over again I'd get Lightroom 3 BEFORE I get Elements.
I am glad that I have elements though and the Topaz bundle would be a great start to your preset collection. I am still trying to master all the options that topaz has too offer, It'll just take a little more time for me because of my busy life, lol.
It is what it is.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
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"Every artist, was once an amateur"
for that part, the background is defo distracting but hey I am too busy looking at how pretty you are to let that worry me.On the subject of elements, I used elements 7 for many years and was very pleased with it, from there you can upgrade as you can afford it, yes we will be here to help with any queries, no probs there.
Lets see more of your pretty face please eyes front or off somewhere else works for me.
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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn
That is a great shot Shanna... You done did good... As for not looking at the camera... Most of my self portraits are that way, on purpose cause I was trying to make them as natural looking and spontanious as possible, and that was the best way for me to do that... At least I thought so...
Seeing this tells me, I shoud post some of my self portraits that I just mentioned. Did them a few years back. Gotta go pull them out...
Joie Fadde
Fadde Photography / Sports Shots, Etc.
"Capturing the Timeless Moments of Life"
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And since some of you asked so nicely..... I did this one back in April, a little braver this time....
I believe that there is an explanation for everything, so, yes, I believe in miracles. ~Robert Brault
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