Photoshop

I love photoshop. Love it. It’s the secret to making people think you’re a good photographer.

See…take a picture like this. Before   Nobody’s going to be fooled into thinking you’re a good photographer. In fact, they think you probably don’t know what the heck you’re doing.

In my defense, the light was HORRIBLE. Totally flat and gray.

Enter photoshop: After Suddenly you’re not as bad as you thought. (not that this is the world’s greatest picture either, but I’m guessing you can see a difference) :)

Anyway…I’ve been playing with the pictures I took at Bodega Bay with the Fam. Part of the fun of being a photographer is the challenge. Whether it is the location, the subjects, the light, or photoshop tricks, there is always a challenge.

I’ve put together an album of the pictures. If I were REALLY cool, I’d make an album for each member of my family. But I’m not really cool. So this digital album for you all to share is the best I’m going to do. :)

Here you go, share nicely, no fighting… :)

This entry was written by Shannon Montez, posted on June 5, 2006 at 5:07 pm, filed under old blog. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a comment.

16 Comments

  1. Hilary said . . .

    AWESOME photos Shannon. Nice editing.
    Glad to see you at least ONCE in them. :)

    Posted June 5, 2006 at 5:41 pm | Permalink
  2. kent said . . .

    I have GOT to get photoshop - what a difference well and your awesome camera too helps!

    Posted June 5, 2006 at 7:42 pm | Permalink
  3. Moriah Bettencourt said . . .

    Shannon that is CRAZY … what a difference!!! Can I do it with PSE? I don’t have the *real* PS.

    Glad you had a nice trip to the coast, Bodega Bay is so pretty.

    Posted June 5, 2006 at 9:56 pm | Permalink
  4. Jami said . . .

    Oh wow, I feel famous now. :) Awesome pictures!

    Posted June 5, 2006 at 10:12 pm | Permalink
  5. shannon c said . . .

    You have a BEAUTIFUL family. :)

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 8:51 am | Permalink
  6. Shannon said . . .

    Great editing - but do you think it’s possible to get good results with Photosop Elements 3? I ask becasue that’s what I ahve and about all I can afford right now.

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 12:15 pm | Permalink
  7. moon ko said . . .

    i loves the photoshop too…
    awesome album, shannon!

    -moon

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 12:18 pm | Permalink
  8. Kim Cherry said . . .

    WOW Shannon! Amazing photos…amazing subjects…amazing scenery. Gorgeous - all of it! I’m jealous…Bodega Bay is RAD!! Looks like you guys took full advantage. :) I wanted to learn Photo Shop before, but now I HAVE TO learn photo shop!!!!!!

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 12:40 pm | Permalink
  9. Andrea said . . .

    Sis, you rule.

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 12:45 pm | Permalink
  10. chris jenkins said . . .

    i love photoshop too! great pictures!

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 3:59 pm | Permalink
  11. Stefani said . . .

    The picture turned out great! Bodega Bay is awesome!

    Posted June 6, 2006 at 5:08 pm | Permalink
  12. Jeannie said . . .

    Photoshop is awesome! I love my actions for all the reasons you described =)

    Posted June 7, 2006 at 8:32 am | Permalink
  13. jamie said . . .

    cool save shannoN! :)

    Posted June 7, 2006 at 9:06 pm | Permalink
  14. Colleen said . . .

    I have PS somewhere, but really only use PSE 4 - so can you give a few hints on what you do to make your photos pop so incredibly? They really look amazing and can make all the diff. between keeping a photo and NOT.

    Posted June 7, 2006 at 9:53 pm | Permalink
  15. Sande said . . .

    I LOVE Bodega Bay! I grew up in No. Calif up in the wine country…a little town called Cloverdale. We visit every year, usually at Christmas and love going to the ocean. I totally agree on the Photoshop thing! What an amazing program…couldn’t live without it. Although, I might be a better photographer if I didn’t have it.LOL!

    Posted June 9, 2006 at 7:52 am | Permalink
  16. Kari said . . .

    Of course I knew you take amazing photographs, but man, what a gorgeous family you have!

    Posted June 9, 2006 at 10:19 am | Permalink

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