Before and after: Wenatchee portrait

I was shooting his big sister's senior portraits. He had a new haircut he did NOT like (too short!) We all tried to cajole him into a just a couple photos, but nope, no way, lady, no how. I resorted to snapping a few when he wasn't paying attention and when he'd see me he would laugh and try to run and cover. Going to give this one to his mom because I think it's the only one I got when, for a split second, he let me in.

Before and after info: Crop, straighten and basic exposure edits in Camera RAW, and the following actions: TRA Contrast + (Luma) at 20%, TRA Lux (Soft) at 30%, TRA Warm it up Kris at 70%, TRA Oh Snap! at 60%, Topaz Detail faded back to about 50% and then added a vignette.

 

I [heart] faces: Sepia children's photography

The theme this week at I [heart] faces is "Sepia". This is one of my favorite photos of my youngest daughter. Her relaxed expression made her appear older than she was (7 here) and I think wise beyond her years. The sepia toning enhanced it, removing color as an element and suits the graininess, which is part of what I love about the photo. Wanted to use a photo of her for this entry as this little imp is visiting her grandparents for 3 whole weeks - her first time away. I miss her so much. Today is my birthday and it didn't seem right without her here (or my oldest who is also gone for the week helping run a volleyball camp.) I decided our family tradition of birthday dinner out at the birthday-ee's restaurant of choice would have to wait until they're both home. No fun with 2/3 the brood gone. Love and miss you girlies!