Post Editing

I don't normally do anything post editing wise with my photographs.  I may tweak the colour slightly or sharpen the image, sometimes even crop it if it needs to but very rarely do I actually do anything major with them.  But yesterday I decided to have a go and I am glad I did.

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Photos that do not make the grade...

still need to be shown somewhere!  I find it difficult with some of the photographs I take choosing one for my 365 project.. which is on another blog... With work being so quiet at the moment, its still holiday season here I am finding the joy in taking daily photographs and turning them into something special... what might just be a casual snap for me turns out to be a lovely shot for the mum visiting with her babies or the friend and her dog who visit.. what ever the reason some just need to be shown here....

I love baby feet =)

 

My failed experiment but still great shot

 

Another baby feet shot

 

 

 

My project for the year

I am doing the 365 project.  For many reasons but mainly to improve my photography and develop my flair and skill more.  You can find my efforts here... http://rosesproject365.blogspot.com/

However it can be really tough choosing what photographs I want to put up.. I get so many great shots (well I think so) that it can be hard to choose.  Here are some of my favourites from the last few days.

Sir Gallahad lying in the sun

 

My daughter's Simpson army

 

Our old boy - Ollie he's 15

 

My stunning daughter who normally makes the cut

 

Hannah - the queen cat

 

Sand on the beach

 

 

 

 

 

Every little girl should be a princess for the day

My little girl turned 4 yesterday and we got the most beautiful impromptu photo shoot with her.  I was amazed at how well they came out myself.  Every little girl should have the chance to be a princess for a day complete with "glass" slippers

Looking in the distance for her "Prince Charming"

 

Not quite here yet

 

Have a few years to wait

 

That's okay I can wait with my slippers

 

Just make sure I look pretty

 

Time is just a thought away

 

At least I have my mum

 

  

  

 

Kids enjoying the sunny weather

Well getting out and about to do photos has been a bit difficult. School holidays always provide a challenge for this mum to get some quiet time to go and abandon the regular routine and take off for long periods of time with the camera.  So instead I decided to combine the whole thing with a family picnic down at one of our local beaches.  Great time to practice more portrait shots and get some up to date photos of our tribe =)  Here they are!

The joys of God-children

Recently my partner and I were asked the priviledge of being Godparents to a beautiful little boy.  We are both deeply honoured but as a photographer its a really good chance to practice photographing babies and in the process offering the parents a beautiful collection of photos that they don't have to pay the earth for.  Anyway just wanted to share some of my favourites of our special little guy

Spring is Springing in New Zealand

I have always enjoyed spring, especially from behind the camera.  New Zealand is colourful all year round but I have found that even in spring, NZ can surprise me.  A week ago I had the opportunity to go to Hamilton and walk through the Rose gardens there.  Despite the rain, a friend and myself managed to get out there with our cameras and have some amazing fun for 2 hours.  We could have spent hours there but with our respective partners back waiting for us we cut it short.  Below will be some of the spring looking shots that I took and the rest can be seen at www.facebook.com/proffittphotography.

Studywise I have completed Module 2 and received a 7/10 mark.  While I am not happy with this mark because of my own rushing and misunderstanding of the questions, I learnt not to rush things and to take my time understanding what is required from me.

On the business side of things while still slow it has picked up a bit of pace and I am starting to get a name for myself.  Business cards arrived yesterday and was all very exciting and made it official that it really was happening.  I think I will tweak the business cards a bit more and really want to get a variety of different photographs on the cards.  But for now I have a base to start handing out and making myself a little bit more well known.

Well I have rambled enough today.  I hope those that read this are enjoying the beginning of their next season, whether it be spring or autumn.  Here are my favourite photos of spring so far =)