playing along - 2009

Elaine

Alrighty...I had fun looking at everyone else's faves from 2009, so I decided to join in the fun. As I don't actually "work" as a photog much, many of mine are much more candid/informal/impromptu in nature, and many are just family shots. But this is why I dug into photography to begin with.
This was the year of Lightroom and venturing into flash for me. I now love LR and I at least like to play with my flash. Hoping for more refinement of all skills in 2010!

Here's a link in case the slideshow doesn't work.

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heatherfeather

Could you post a link?! I can't wait to see. All I see right is that same white rectangle with the scrolling arrows beside it that everyone else has... Apparently it works for some but not for others.

Elaine

heatherfeather wrote:

Could you post a link?! I can't wait to see. All I see right is that same white rectangle with the scrolling arrows beside it that everyone else has... Apparently it works for some but not for others.

Sure...added one to the original post.

heatherfeather

Oooh... #3 with that backlit girl is soooo pretty!

Also, I am so envious of your Christmas morning photos. They look perfect! I just love your light and the exposure of the tree in it!

And the pic of the older couple laughing at the laptop... adorable!

I don't remember the swimming pool ones either. So cute! Love it!

adbsgicom

Really nice stuff there!!! That one of Ethan(?) with his stuffed critters near the end is wonderful -- I don't recall having seen that one -- perhaps from before when I joined or just lost in the holiday shuffle. You are quite talented!

Agnieszka

Beautiful Elaine. You always get the skin tone so perfectly right! And your son is a real handsome little guy!

Wonderful set

divamum

I love the final images of your friend with the glasses (I remember what you went through with those!), and often think of your beach series - that preset collection you used and shared for those is one of my FAVORITES and I use the blue-toned bw all the time.

Agree with Heather about the Christmas shots too - wish mine looked that photographically gorgeous!

Wonderful stuff here, Elaine!

rwells

Really nice work Elaine,

I still love that shot of your son with the hat on

VayCayMom

Nice work! you really connect with people, it shows and they feel relaxed, and that is a gift!

Qarik

great stuff the beach one witht 4 kids from behind!! SUUUPER!

lilmomma

Elaine you are very talented! I adore the ones of your little guy in the hat! Glad you played along!

Elaine

Thanks, everyone! This place has been such a huge part of my growth the last few years. I appreciate all the input!

jeffreaux2

Elaine....

Your gallery, website, all look great. That set from the beach is my favorite of 2009.....the light being sooo magical that day. I was also drawn to the comp that included two photos of your guys in the pool. Youve got such a tastful style and artful eye.

Best of wishes for you in 2010.

Elaine

jeffreaux2 wrote:

Elaine....

Your gallery, website, all look great. That set from the beach is my favorite of 2009.....the light being sooo magical that day. I was also drawn to the comp that included two photos of your guys in the pool. Youve got such a tastful style and artful eye.

Best of wishes for you in 2010.

Thanks, Jeff! Really appreciate your kind words and help you've provided me over the last year!

Diva and Heather - You both mentioned the Christmas pics. I'm happy to say that three of those shots are natural light and four use bounced flash. Now, I can easily tell which is which, and chances are others can, too, but I was pleased with the exposure overall.

jeffreaux2

Elaine wrote:

Thanks, Jeff! Really appreciate your kind words and help you've provided me over the last year!

http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=153926

THATS how much I LOVE it!!!

Elaine

jeffreaux2 wrote:

http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=153926

THATS how much I LOVE it!!!

Awww...thanks, Jeff!!!