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Category Archives: Photography Over the weekend I had the pleasure of photographing four gorgeous ladies for a boudoir shoot. We were 7 girls, lots of clothes and makeup, tons of fun….but very little room. So we had to make the best of the limited space available in the hotel suite. For this shot, I had Beverly sit on […]  I had every intention of going out with my camera this weekend to take pictures for The Creativity Project “COLORS” theme. However, time just slipped away and before you know it was Monday night and I had nothing to show for it. Luckily, the Packer Memorial Church in the Lehigh University campus (where we shot a wedding […]
June 12, 2012 - 7:04 am
All the colors in One! Perfect.
June 12, 2012 - 7:07 am
The colors on the stained glass windows are wonderful!! (Lovely, lovely image!)
June 12, 2012 - 7:49 am
What a beautiful chapel!
June 12, 2012 - 8:07 am
Beautiful stained glass!
June 12, 2012 - 9:48 am
you are editing already?!?! ahhh! I havent even gotten them off my camera. Love this shot, and I cant wait to see them all!!
June 12, 2012 - 10:02 am
I haven’t started. Just uploaded them and culled the ones I’ll be editing :)
June 12, 2012 - 2:28 pm
Maddy wow what amazing shot with all the colors together is PERFECT!
June 12, 2012 - 6:35 pm
Gorgeous! The stained glass is so bright and beautiful, and it looks huge compared to the people :)
June 12, 2012 - 9:51 pm
What a beautiful wedding venue!
June 12, 2012 - 9:52 pm
Great photo of the stained glass!
June 13, 2012 - 5:20 pm
What an amazing shot – those windows are just stunning!
June 14, 2012 - 7:35 am
What a gorgeous church! I love the way the stained glass towers over the wedding party . . .
June 15, 2012 - 4:06 pm
THIS is a beautiful colour theme!  Before I left on vacation, I posted a side-by-side comparison on my Facebook page. I asked my readers which photo they preferred. It was a close race with the majority choosing the color version. However, I did have a few people suggest a third option: a BW version with color accent. I found it to be the perfect opportunity […]
June 4, 2012 - 9:45 am
excellent points, Maddy! I totally agree with you that some things around now seem to be the next “white shirt with jeans” of our time. I think another good example are the infant composite pictures that are so popular now. Those squishy little faces propped up on hands are cute, but I dont think they are going to lend to a timeless photo. plus, they are hard to do, so I also try to avoid them for that reason, too :)
June 4, 2012 - 10:32 am
I agree : ) I really am not a fan of selective color for that exact reason! I want to see a face! : ) I want to focus on a face. I think this post was perfect. Thank you for sharing. LaTonya looks amazing in these images. She is a beauty.
June 4, 2012 - 11:52 am
I totally agree Maddy. And I find the B&W picture stunning!!! Definitely my favorite!
June 4, 2012 - 2:34 pm
I am was never a fan of selective color of anything that is overly saturated. Now I really need a tutorial on your post-processing. You really have some MAD (no pun intended) skills in post processing. :) here’s the tutorial link i promised to send.
June 4, 2012 - 3:56 pm
You explained in clear, logical words what I always intuitively felt (without any understanding why) – I just refuse to use this effect. I recently had a discussion about this for a new project and when someone in the group suggested it this was my only No. Additionally to all your points I’m finding it looks too much ‘Look, I know how to use Photoshop’ to me. Beautiful photo, Maddy!
June 4, 2012 - 4:03 pm
You’re so right! Every Photoshop newbie (myself included!) has attempted this once before :)
June 4, 2012 - 4:10 pm
Awww…thanks Adrion! Seriously, I find that I use Photoshop less and less these days, relying on getting it as “right” as possible in camera and really just boosting contrast, sharpening and light skin retouching. No secret…just everytime I think it’s “perfect”, I tone it down just a bit further. And thanks for the link! I’m definitely going to check it out :)
June 4, 2012 - 4:24 pm
Good call, hey. I’m not a huge fan either, and it’s a relief to have it explained :)
June 4, 2012 - 8:20 pm
Perfect explanation for how I feel!!
June 4, 2012 - 8:30 pm
Great explanation! Selective color was the hot thing when I got married 7 years ago and I can see now that it would date an image. I also agree with the comment about the newborns in the squishy poses with all the props… it’ll get dated. I’ll remember that when we’re photographing our baby later this summer. I love the images you composed for my maternity shoot. Everything looks natural and relaxed, just like we try to be. I want photos that will go in our family archive forever and not scream 2012.
June 4, 2012 - 9:40 pm
You guys are the perfect example: your happiness just radiated through in your photos! Why would I ever want to detract from that?! Someday Baby P will be big enough to go through the pictures and see how happy and excited you were for his arrival – not the selective color of your red shirt (or something along those lines) ;)
June 4, 2012 - 10:10 pm
Wow this is an excellent point! I never thought about that!
June 4, 2012 - 10:31 pm
I much prefer the photo without!
June 5, 2012 - 8:07 am
Fabulous points, Maddy!
June 5, 2012 - 3:52 pm
Also, its just plain tacky!!!
July 19, 2012 - 6:49 pm
I HATE selective coloring and will never use it. To each their own though, I guess. |
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Amy - I do love before and afters. The green makes a perfect backdrop . . . and the end result is stunning!
Life with Kaishon - She looks impeccable : )
Thanks so much for making the trip.
Gloria - You did a great retouching job! I would never have guessed that this photo was taken on the floor of a hotel room :-)
Adrion - Stellar work! You have to show me how you use that mixer brush. I really don’t have a clue how to use it.
The Guilty Hyena - Gotta love the age where everyone has access to photoshop and retouching. The hair dryer did the trick :)
thestripedelephant - Love these photos! And sounds like a fun time.
Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - gorgeous!
katherine - i love the before and after shot the b&w is gorgeous.
DITA - No wonder you went with the name MAD Hearts, Girl….because you have MAD SKILLS! You are amazing…truly. I love every single thing about this shot!
xoxoxo
Dita
yummychunklet - Stunning photos!
Dodeline - What a great example! The image is beautiful even before you did anything to it!
Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Green is my favorite color, but I love the black and white photo!
Donna - love the photos :) the clone brush is my favorite/savior.