Fix It Friday #64: Photo Editing Fun

It's that time once again over at I Heart Faces. This picture didn't really need much but I added a little punch to it. This little girls eyes are so dreamy and I think her freckles are adorable, so I tried not to take away from that. The original:

I just sharpened the photo using "unsharp mask", lightened up the overall color using the levels sliders, and upped the saturation a tad. I also got rid of a few little red splotches on her face, and cropped in a tad closer. Love it!

Check out the rest of the talented bunch over at I Heart Faces!

Pretty in Pink: Riley

This little girl is so precious I just want to eat her up! It was so hot on Saturday but we braved the elements underneath a shade tree at one of my favorite places and got some great shots for mommy! Grandma was there to help mommy keep Riley entertained and it couldn't have worked out more beautifully. I am in love with every picture I go through and I know they are going to be thrilled with the results from their little ones first photo shoot. I will be sharing more next week, but until then:

Photo Challenge: "Over My Head"

I've mentioned I Heart Faces on my blog before, but to refresh your memory its a fun photography blog that holds weekly contests and challenges for photographers & photo enthusiasts alike. This week the topic of the photo contest is "Over My Head". Some of the photos that have been submitted are absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see who they pick as the winner (which is definitely not going to be an easy task!). I've decided to enter a photo that I actually haven't shared before. This photo is from my engagement shoot with Malinda & Adam. These two were so much fun to work with and their piggyback shots are my favorite from the session. The sky was so great that day; perfectly puffy, fluffy clouds and an awesome sun flare! Yessss.. I love this shot :) Head on over to I Heart Faces to see the rest of the entries!

Senior Portraits: Vanderbilt Estate

I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Olivia this past Sunday and she was so sweet and laid back that our session just flew by. The clouds looked like they may have had something in store for us, but luckily the rain stayed away. I would also like to thank mom; Eileen, for acting as my reflector holder/assistant, I really appreciate your help! You two were a pleasure to work with and I hope to get the chance to work with your family again in the future!

 Olivia has the most gorgeous green eyes and I absolutely love how they popped with her adorable rosette top.

This little guy caught our attention during our shoot and I just couldn't resist :)

Sweet Summer: Myrtle Beach

So a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to head down to Myrtle Beach with my husband's family for a few days, and I am so glad we went! My husband and I had a fantastic time, and can't wait to plan another trip back! Here are a few of my favorite photos from our vacation. Enjoy!

Doesn't this picture just want to make you jump in? The water was amazing!

my adorable niece, wave jumping! lol.

My husband and I LOVE aquariums!!

I think this is my favorite picture out of the whole trip :)

Only THE craziest looking shark I've ever seen! Yep, he was alive.

What's your favorite stop at the aquarium? The sea turtles? or maybe the sharks?