I Heart Faces Photo Challenge {Pets}

It's been awhile since I participated in the fun over at I Heart Faces, and I miss it! So, when I saw that this month's Photo Challenge was Pets, I knew I had to join in!

This little sweetie is one of my girls, my loves, my snuggle buddies -- this is Addison "Addi".

Don't forget to check out the other entries!  Just click the link above, or this handy button here!

Fix-it-Friday #143

Time for another Fix-it-Friday over at I Heart Faces!  This week's image is by Nicole Begley Photography.

My editing steps: created an adjustment layer in which I removed the green tint on his white fur, as well as some of the bluish tint on his nose/mouth.  Lighted the remaining areas of the photo slightly.  There really wasn't much editing needed with this adorable image.  I also converted it to a sepia/bronze shade, which I liked very well!

Here are my edits!

Fix-it-Friday #142

Another Fix-it-Friday over at I Heart Faces.  Today's beautiful image is courtesy of Paige Ewing Photography. I had fun editing this one!  I darkened the background slightly, sharpened a bit, and made her eyes pop a little more.  I then ran the PPA Summer Days action, which I adjusted to my liking.  I also converted it to black and white, which I loved as well.  Hard to choose between the color or black & white version on this one!!

I used to love participating in the I Heart Faces Fix-it-Friday sessions, I haven't participated in a long time, so today I thought I'd jump back in the fun!  It's fun to see how other photographers edit photos, so many different perspectives and ideas!  I'm posting my edit here, but if you'd like to see what all the buzz is about, head over to I Heart Faces.


Fix-it-Friday #139: Photo copyright Angie Arthur Photography

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge - Family Fun

I'm entering in the I Heart Faces weekly photo challenge.  This week's theme is "Family Fun".  I chose a holiday themed photo, even though it's nearly a month past Christmas...but this photo immediately came to mind when I read this week's theme.

This photo is of a Grandma (Pam) and her 4 beautiful granddaughters.  All of whom just happen to be extended family of mine!

Let Them Be Little

I haven't blogged regularly in a long time (I've got a lot of catching up to do!), but this week's photo challenge over at I Heart Faces is a theme that's near and dear to my heart..."Let Them Be Little".

For this week's challenge, I decided to enter a photo of my mom & my niece...nothing better than "Grandma & me" time, made even better when the little one is wearing her Minnie Mouse costume while reading a book! LOVE!!!

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I Heart Faces Photo Challenge | Motherhood

This week's photo challenge over at I Heart Faces is Mother's, since yesterday was Mother's Day. I've decided to enter a photo that I took of my sister-in-law, Laura, and my niece, Shelby.

Unfortunately, I have not been blessed with the chance to become a mother. My husband and I have spent nearly 8 years trying to start a family. We have been through fertility meds, 3 rounds of IVF, and a cancelled (much to our dismay) adoption during this very long and trying 8 years. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to be a mom (other than to my 2 furbabies ie: dogs), but my awesome sister-in-law so generously allows me to experience the joys of motherhood through the tremendous amount of time I get to spend with Shelby.

And with that being said...I present to you: Laura & Shelby

And, a bit about Mother's Day...

I hope everyone took the time to thank their Mom this Mother's Day. I have a wonderful, beautiful, generous, loving, & FUN Mom that I am blessed to not only call "Mom" but friend too. Mom, I don't know what I'd do without you!! Love ya! ~K

I Heart Faces Weekly Contest - Soft & Sweet

This week's contest topic over at http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/04/photo-challenge-sweet/ is Soft & Sweet. I've chosen a picture of Shelby & Sophie for this contest. I love this photo because it was so unexpected, I walked in the room and they were sitting in front of the window in a chair together. So cute!

I Heart Faces Contest - Pets

I've entered in a contest over at http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/04/photo-challenge-pets/ , this week's contest subject is PETS! And, coincidentally, I took photos of Sophie on Saturday afternoon.

Fix-It-Friday's

Today I participated (for the first time) in Fix-it-Friday's over at http://www.iheartfaces.com.

For Fix-it-Friday's they post a photo and let you download the full version & edit to your hearts desire, then you can post your edits back on the site.

I've been stalking that page for awhile now, it's always fun to see how others edit pictures and what comments are received.

I opened the original in Photoshop Elements 8, I then opened the Coffee Shop Blog's action called Baby Powder Room and worked a little magic to remove some of the redness around her nose & mouth, plus used the eye cleanup feature to bring out her eyes a little. Then I ran an action from My 4 Hens called April Flowers. So, what do you think?