My adventures with Photoshop....

I always here people complain or "dog" on the use of photoshop. Back in the beginning I was totally against it. In fact I was against digital cameras until I had Paxton and realized how much money I was going to waste buying film... Well the times are changing I guess huh?
SO here's the deal. I started seeing what professional photographers where doing with photoshop. I really liked what I saw too. When photographing children sometimes it is impossible to capture the moment AND make sure your lighting is just right and the camera is on the perfect setting. AND sometimes when everyting is set up just right, your camera just seems to take a crappy photo. So when I realized that just a little tweaking in photoshop could really make your pictures pop-- I decided I REALLY REALLY liked it. So here is my before



And after


Before


And after



Makes a lot of difference right? Oppinions? I know you can take it a little too far, and it looks fake... But anyway, for now I'm hooked.

I am also HOOKED on getting a new camera. I need one that is a little faster and doesn't require as much light... Like a Canon 7D or 60D or I would even be happy with a T2i. I seem to take a lot of photos of the kiddos indoors. And lighting sucks. With these cameras I can take them without using a flash as much and I can lower the ISO without as much grain as my current camera. And the detail on these babies is phenominal!! I NEED a new camera. Looks like I am saving up. And not complaining about working! I also NEED a new lens. And the Tamron 18mm-270mm will be just perfect. Good thing Birthday/Christmas is right around the corner. Hopefully Tylor has been saving...... ;-)