Calling all T3i users!!!

Thank you Jen, I will enjoy it. I have officially launched my business, complete with tax id and all that jazz. I exceeded the amount you are allowed to make, before you need one, and so as not to get in any trouble, I went ahead and started up Posh Penny. My website is finally finished, that was something I took on by myself, and it was a process, let me tell ya, ugh...I will NOT be adding web design to my list of can do's anytime soon. Blahhhhhhhh!! www.poshpennyphotograp​hy.com ONLY took me about 2 months, to get it to where I wanted it, lol.

But from where I was a few months ago, to where I am now, I am really pleased with my progress. The books I got really helped me. Getting feedback from you guys is a real blessing, and I really appreciate it.

Jdotrilla ure pics are really grainy when u take the pic drag the shutter speed and place it on a tripod or something thatll keep the camera straight and lower ure iso

A few from a weekend trip to sydney:

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^^ I dated a girl like that once!!!

usdm wrote in post #15149471
Ok, so, Ive been looking t all the great photos of kids, cats, etc, and just have one question:

How do you guys manage to get the eyes to look like they are on fire?

It's a matter of dodging the catch lights in the eyes. The ONLY time I don't reccomend dodging catch lights is when it's from a flash, or strobes. I usually dodge around them. I use elements 10, cs4 and Lightroom 3. But for this picture I used only elements. I used natural lighting so the catch lights were great, I zoomed in, dodged them at about 15% and then burned the dark ring around the eyes at 10% ( midtones only) I can hunt down some tutorials for you if you would like. I can make a action and send it you if want. Do you have elements or PS?

Southerly coming up - I was a bit late to catch it, as it was already beginning to rain and I had no protection for the camera. But anyway - took some shots as you can imagine!

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Ace and Deuce wrote in post #15156472
^^ I dated a girl like that once!!!

Do you still have her name and number?
Just looking at that picture is going to make me ache for days!

velllabellla wrote in post #15156022
I have officially launched my business, complete with tax id and all that jazz.

CONGRATS!!!
I think and hope you do well, your portraits are absolutely some of the best I have seen.

Dutch

velllabellla wrote in post #15156022
Thank you Jen, I will enjoy it. I have officially launched my business, complete with tax id and all that jazz. I exceeded the amount you are allowed to make, before you need one, and so as not to get in any trouble, I went ahead and started up Posh Penny. My website is finally finished, that was something I took on by myself, and it was a process, let me tell ya, ugh...I will NOT be adding web design to my list of can do's anytime soon. Blahhhhhhhh!! www.poshpennyphotograp​hy.com ONLY took me about 2 months, to get it to where I wanted it, lol.

But from where I was a few months ago, to where I am now, I am really pleased with my progress. The books I got really helped me. Getting feedback from you guys is a real blessing, and I really appreciate it.

Wow!! That'd great. Good luck with the new business!! I know you'll do great. Your portraits are amazing!! What books do you feel helped you take better shots?? Just wondering.

roseyposey wrote in post #15157805
Southerly coming up - I was a bit late to catch it, as it was already beginning to rain and I had no protection for the camera. But anyway - took some shots as you can imagine!

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IMG_4678 Te Mata southerly coming by roseyposey2009, on Flickr

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IMG_4687 Te Mata southerly by roseyposey2009, on Flickr

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IMG_4684 Te Mata southerly Tukituki by roseyposey2009, on Flickr

The other side of the peak, and relatively unscathed at that time.

Great shots!! I love the last one

velllabellla - best wishes for a successful business!

Rose - that last shot is just amazing!

hazwing - I really didn't need to see that last shot!

velllabellla wrote in post #15157019
It's a matter of dodging the catch lights in the eyes. The ONLY time I don't reccomend dodging catch lights is when it's from a flash, or strobes. I usually dodge around them. I use elements 10, cs4 and Lightroom 3. But for this picture I used only elements. I used natural lighting so the catch lights were great, I zoomed in, dodged them at about 15% and then burned the dark ring around the eyes at 10% ( midtones only) I can hunt down some tutorials for you if you would like. I can make a action and send it you if want. Do you have elements or PS?

I only have lightroom, so I dont know if that will work. But thanks for the feedback.

usdm wrote in post #15158350
I only have lightroom, so I dont know if that will work. But thanks for the feedback.

You can do quite a lot with the adjustment brush in LR.

There is something about a sunset

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