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Warming up…

Thanks to Nick Kelsh, I am learning more and more every day.  The other day, he was critiquing a photo on Facebook and said, “It has a cast that lots of amateur photos have—it's like a magenta soup.”  Then, he “warmed it up with some yellow and red.”

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See how much better the middle picture looks?  Well, I decided to try this on some of my own photos.

 

I took these late in the evening, and they definitely look like “magenta soup.”  Then, I used Memory Manager to increase the red and yellow, and I love the result!

 

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The picture above is probably the most dramatic change.  I know the crop isn’t great, but I LOVE the way the color turned out.

Here are some more examples:

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So – want to make your photos look more professional?  Look carefully to see if they’re covered in magenta soup, and fix them!

 

And if you want to learn more, from someone who actually has some photography credentials – check out Nick Kelsh on Facebook.  Just search “How to Photograph your Baby.”  Or, go to his website.  Or, order his DVD. :)

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  1. Thanks for the tips! It's amazing how little changes enhance a photo so much!

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  2. Thanks for the tip! They look GREAT!

    I have been wanting some good real tips on post-processing!

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  3. What a difference! Thanks for the tip. I'll try to retain the info - lol. (Things don't stick in my head like they used to).

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  4. Wow! Big difference!!Hi..I’m Barb….I am from FF. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. I also would love for you to be a new "Fan" of my FB page too. I am just starting at Facebook. Just click on "Like" on my Facebook Badge on the blog & your a Fan!! Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  5. Hi Katie! I am following you back and want to thank you for your offer to help me with my photos (from Little Monkeys). I will definitely check out the website that you mentioned in your post. Is Memory Manager something that I will find in my camera's manual? See how much I know about photography?!

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  6. Love it! Your post processing looks awesome:)

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  7. Those look great, Katie!! Megan (Gal in the Middle) just go MM for her mom so she can document, sort and keep track on details about all of her antiques! :)

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  8. Those images are adorable.

    -Rene

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