Summer Simplicities
Hello friends! As soon as my hip surgery is over and I’m able to get around (which should be at least by the end of July), I have many more dreams. They may be ambitious…
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Oxeye Daisies and a Dream
I love these images of oxeye daisies I picked while on a road trip a couple years ago. I’m reminded of how life used to be for me .. I remember being so excited to…
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Ask me a Question
I’ve been pondering something someone asked me quite some time ago. This lovely person (who is a valued customer) asked if I ever offered discounts on my printed backgrounds. It took me a week to…
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Herbs in Food Photography
Using herbs in food photography is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to help an image come alive. A delicious (but plain looking) bowl of soup becomes a work of art when a…
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Using the HSL Color Panel in Lightroom
I regularly use the HSL Color Panel to fine tune an image and today I want to share how I use it to reduce unwanted colours that may occur due to reflections or lighting issues…
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Crop Tool Tips Lightroom
Today I thought I’d share a few tips on how to use the Crop Tool in Lightroom. The Crop Tool is a powerful tool when used to crop and straighten an image while maintaining a…
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The Golden Triangle in Photography
Today I want to demonstrate how to use the “golden triangle” to help line up elements in an image to obtain a pleasing and flowing composition. I love order in an image, and I love…
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Maple Pecan Spinach Salad
Cooking creatively for two can be a challenge at times, but when I serve this Maple Pecan Spinach salad my meal comes alive! It’s also beyond easy and takes just a few minutes to whip up. The…
