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Tip for Getting Better Candid Photos

The beginning of a session is always a bit awkward for everyone involved. The photographer is busy trying to get into a shooting rhythm and clients are trying to get accustomed to having a camera aimed at them. I know going in that the first couple of shots are probably not going to be my […]

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April 18, 2013 - 8:54 am

Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - This is beautiful (and great advice). I’m not a pro by any means, but it’s hard for me to capture candid shots of my family (hubby and baby always cooperate, extended family not so much).

I also think it’s awesome that your parents are so happy and in love after all these years. Believe me, it’s rare. :)

April 18, 2013 - 9:35 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - The key to my candids is that they’re not really candids. That’s not to say I don’t capture genuine emotions, however, I try to set the stage first. Instruct them to do something that will yield those “candid” results. I have a few tricks I use, but I’ll have to elaborate on that in a future post :)

April 18, 2013 - 2:12 pm

Camila Faria - Oh, WOW! You can really see the difference between the two shots! Amazing Maddy!

April 18, 2013 - 3:52 pm

Life with Kaishon - I like how you make people laugh and smile.
You are my favorite.
So proud of you for being a WINNER at I heart faces this week.
You know, you are a winner in my book every day Mad.
I can’t wait to see you this weekend.
Happy Thursday to beautiful YOU!

April 18, 2013 - 4:20 pm

Katherine Vargas - Wow!! this are beautiful Mad..

THE CREATIVITY PROJECT // ANNIVERSARY EDITION
A Photography Theme Blog Circle

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we started The Creativity Project and what an amazing ride it’s been. It wasn’t always easy coming up with ideas for the monthly themes, but I guess that has always been the point – to push us out of our creative comfort zone and to encourage […]

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April 10, 2013 - 8:28 am

Buckeroomama - Goodness, Maddy, these are fantastic! I went wow with the first one and then wow again… That WAS a fun theme, wasn’t it? I have learned so much from doing the themes, especially ones that I haven’t really attempted before. Thank you for being such an encouraging voice. :)

April 10, 2013 - 8:39 am

Sharon - You’re so creative…These are wonderful! It’s hard to choose a favorite, but you know I’m a sucker for B&W : )

April 10, 2013 - 9:34 am

Scarlett - Double Exposure A favorite of mine also! the third photo is so cool! great mix and of course i love the “Frida” feet ; )

April 10, 2013 - 11:08 am

Dolly Salazar - You said don’t know if I am doing it right, I said you are, because it feels sincere and honest work and might said why honest and sincere and is because we can sense your purity on everything that you do and you make look so easy and fun, you bring out the innocent on the person and people act so natural when they are in front of you, I love it, you made me forgot about my problems and also you let do things that I would not do in front of others.
Keep up with the Good work. Happy Anniversary.

April 10, 2013 - 11:33 am

Camila Faria - Oh Maddy, these are stunning! Loving pic #3 and #5!

April 10, 2013 - 2:47 pm

Katherine Vargas - Maddy this are gorgeous.

April 10, 2013 - 2:53 pm

Life with Kaishon - Oh, WOW! I love these pictures Maddy. I am so glad you are a part of this fun project. I am glad we all learned some new things and had FUN! Photography is awesome. I am so thankful it has brought me and you together because having a friend like you makes my world a much brighter and more wonderful place.

April 10, 2013 - 3:35 pm

Sarah Wise - Awesome!! These are really amazing. Great job!

April 10, 2013 - 9:00 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thanks for the kind words, Dolly! I had a great time taking pictures of you and the family. You guys make it so easy :)

April 11, 2013 - 3:03 pm

susan keller - ohmygoodness, these are super cool and fun! doing double exposure images well is not an easy feat!!

MY SECRET FOR NATURAL SKIN RETOUCHING
Using the Mixer Brush in Photoshop for Retouching

I’m going to share with you my little secret for skin retouching in Photoshop that doesn’t involve Gaussian blur, special actions or expensive products. It’s a little tool that already comes within Photoshop CS5 and it works wonders. It’s called the Mixer Brush. It’s used to recreate the look of a painting within Photoshop, but […]

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April 8, 2013 - 8:34 am

Charisma Moran - Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

April 8, 2013 - 8:44 am

Scarlett - thanks for sharing your little secret Maddy! i really like this natural look : )

April 8, 2013 - 8:49 am

Adrion - Thanks for posting this! I’ve been wondering how you used the mixer brush for your edits! I am excited to try it out!

April 8, 2013 - 10:36 am

mindy - ahhh, I love little secrets like this. I wonder if CS4 has a mixer brush, or if I will have to upgrade…

April 8, 2013 - 1:37 pm

Camila Faria - Maddy, you’re a Photoshop wizard! Love everything you do!

April 8, 2013 - 1:44 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - I think it was just introduced in CS5. But if you’re already considering an upgrade, it’s definitely worth it!

April 8, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Hannah - I love this! So going to give this a try for retouching! Thanks for a peek behind your editing curtain! ;)

April 8, 2013 - 9:52 pm

Katherine Vargas - I’m newbie to the whole skin retouching and this help tons thanks a lot for sharing your way of doing it.

April 9, 2013 - 7:44 am

Amy - Ooh, lovely! I need to get over my fear of layers. One mention of the word, and I’m done . . . :)

April 9, 2013 - 10:32 pm

elle sees - i need photoshop after seeing this!! so natural!!!