Finding inspiration and elevating your art: South Shore Boston MA Family Child Newborn Photographer

I mentioned in my beginning photoshop tutorial videos that I have used videos myself along the way to help me elevate my art,  I have used both free and paid tutorials to get to where I want to be.  All of the videos I am working on are basic skill videos and will not in any way take away from the videos that I have used from other professionals.  If you are beyond the beginning stage and looking for a way to take your art to the next level, may I suggest Jinky Art Photography's annual video subscription videos.  Barb uses both Lightroom and Photoshop in her tutorials. As a person that seeks out art and inspiration as well as further learning, I have found Barb's work to be very inspiring and she is an excellent teacher when it comes to laying everything out in a clear concise manner.  Out of all the videos and tutorials I have watched this one has been the best for furthering my photoshop skills and bring out the best in my art.  I can't thank Barb enough for putting out her video series.  If you are interested, the link to her subscription based service is here: http://jinkyart.com.au/product/post-production-videos/

Here are some of the images she helped to inspire of mine:

Weathering the storm: South Shore Boston Family Child Newborn Photographer

Whether you like in Boston and you are expecting a dusting from the first snowstorm of the season or live on the South Shore and your are expecting a bit more snow, we all are finding our own ways to weather the storm.  If you are like me, you are trying to find fun indoor activities to stay warm and play.  Just like with my photography I try to keep things in my personal life fun and creative .  I love to play with my own child and do the unexpected from her tea party photoshoots to just what I set up here with her. Paper backdrops come in handy for many things, studio photography, food photography, head shots.  Here is my out of the box way to weather Storm Jonas.

We covered the dining room table in a piece of backdrop paper and made  a little city, In part we reused our recycling and then I finally figured out what do with all the little "people" Lucy likes to collect.  Add in some matchbox cars and you have an afternoon of fun!

Adobe Photoshop Basic Editing Video: Episode 2: The Clone Stamp Tool

I hope you are enjoying our series of editing videos on Adobe Photoshop CC: The Basics.  I know that I found videos online an invaluable way to learn more about the tools available.  I also found it helpful because I could go back and watch the videos over again as I was mastering a tool.  I found that the best way to do that was to pick one tool or action and work on mastering that one thing and then adding on a new skill. My attention to detail and my knowledge of photoshop are the two things that I think pushed my photography from good to great.  Thanks for tuning in with me.  I hope you enjoy the clone stamp tool video.  Lets take our portraiture to the next level! If you are interested in keeping up to date, please subscribe to my channel! Most often the new videos are posted here earlier than I release them on Facebook and Google+!

Adobe Photoshop CC Basics The Clone Stamp Tool

Small Business Shout out: Alden Park Bar and Grill

One of the restaurants I am very fond of in Plymouth is Alden Park.  I can't say enough about them.  The food is good, the atmosphere is upscale yet relaxed.  It is my usual choice for bringing clients when I meet them for a glass of wine.  The staff is always welcoming and friendly.  Alden Park is also always trying new things when it comes to events.  From Paint Nite to having a medium come in to hosting a charity event.  They helped me to get a start on my Cameras and Cocktails Events as well.  It is so great to see someplace in town that is trying to generate night life with fun ideas! If you haven't had the opportunity to eat there yet, Don't wait.  Trust me, you will be happy you stopped in!