It's been way to long!

I have neglected this blog for a while. I've been working on my fine art photography.  Here's one from a recent series that I just finished. I took the photos for a commercial client and love how they turned out so I took some for fine art.

Briana

I've been experimenting with light and various looks. This shot is of Bri standing by the window sill. I need to keep up with this blog more . . . I miss blogging.

The Worlwide Photography Gala Awards

I woke to find the best email in my inbox ever. I decided to enter WPGA's Portrait and People international photography contest. It was my first time so I was afraid and almost talked myself out of it. I'm glad I didn't. One of my images was awarded silver and will appear in a book. Have a wonderful weekend. Liz

The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards

Announcement / Press Release

Portrait & People Contest

7560 images were received from 57 countries. 1286 (17%) images passed the first
screening and were entered into the second screening. 158 images (2% of the total
submitted) of 147 artists were selected to be featured in the Book Portraits and
People 2011.

I Heart Faces...

I haven't had a chance to participate in the I Heart Faces photo challenges, so I wanted to enter this weeks. There are always such wonderful photos entered.

Self Portrait

"click photo to view larger image"

So, this week the I Heart Faces Challenge is "Self Portrait". I HATE having my photo taken. I tried to take photos of myself with my camera and hated all of them lol. I took this one of myself with my Blackberry. Go figure, it's one of my favorite photos of myself... so I Heart Faces photo challenge, here I am ... Liz Brown... Self Portrait lol lol

Enjoy your week:)

I Heart Faces...Scenic Black and White

"Click Photo For Larger View"

This week the I Heart Faces photo challenge is for scenic black and white photos. I've been working with my film camera a lot lately and took this lil model to a topiary garden. It has a beautiful pond filled with lily pads, fish and frogs. I decided to submit this image. I love the old 1940's feel it inspires.

Fix it Friday Week #74

This week's I Heart Faces Fix it Friday Photo is so adorable, I couldn't resist giving it a go at editing. I softened the pumpkin's the bring the attention to the adorable little subject. I adjusted the color curves by giving each RBG curve a slight s curve.

Original Image © Dana Suggs Photography

My Color Edit

My Black and White Edit

I Heart Faces...

I'm so happy to have a photo featured on I Heart Faces Community Site.

Gimp - Liz B Fix it Friday Entry

Original Image

My Photojournalism Edit

This is my entry for the Fix it Friday Challenge. I used Gimp. It's a free photo editing software available for download on the web. Sometimes if I have to much running, Photoshop slows down my computer, so I use Gimp instead.

I chose to clone out the lights in back of the father's head so the emphasis would be on the emotion between him and his daughter. I used three curve layers. I gave the red channel a slight s curve. The green channel a curve slightly higher than the red one. Then the blue channel a slight s curve. I added in a layer of 969696 gray to bring out the skin tones and highlight them.

I'm not very good at tutorial writing ( forgive me). I wanted to give the photo a more photojournalism tone with the editing I choose.

My Pretty Lil Tomboy...

Bri loves her costume from her dance recital. She use to wear it "everywhere" she could get away with. We found this gold Spalding Ball at a flea market. I loved the contrast of the tutu with the basketball. Soooo, I'm entering it in the I Heart Faces Week 30 Purple Photo Challenge.

Summer Fun

I know it's been ages since I've posted new content. I decided to change direction with my photography. I love taking portraits but my heart soars when I do editorial and photojournalism work. I'm starting a new journey, and I'm so excited to be following my heart.

This photo I took of Ben at the park pretty much sums it all up. My feet are off the ground, my head is in the clouds, and I'm soaring like an eagle.....

I decided to enter this photo in I Heart Faces' photo challenge of the week. "Over my head".

Will Be Back Soon...

I'm taking a break from blogging. I'm working on new and exciting projects. See you soon.

I've been so busy working that I haven't had much time to update this blog. As soon as I finish up my photography committments with clients, I'll jump back in and post some fun stuff.

I usually work with children, but I recently had a chance to work with adult models for a different looks for a commerical client. I'll post more photos from that shoot when I can.

Until next time, take care.

Little Lesiw

I love Little Lesiw's hair bows! She makes them in all colors and also makes the bows in the most amazing prints The designers name is Rachel and she's very talented. I'm so excited we got to keep a box of these wonderful bows and hairbands. "big smile"

Some recent work I've done.

Jack Canfield, author of the "Chicken Soup of the Soul" series. He's very inspirational!

Memories to cherish...

It doesn't seem like another year has gone by. Bri is growing up and changing. I was cleaning up some old folders and ran across this one I took of her last year. These are the moments I treasure....

I Love Oopsy Daisey Pettiskirts!

I shot fall photos for a client and we used the Ivory Holiday Pettiskirt from Oopsy Daisey Baby. I love these skirts. Chloe and Sophie are looking great in them.

Commercial Work

I was blessed with several new commerical clients. I've posted a few photos from some of the work I've done. As soon as other clients make decisions on photos, I'll post more work.

I'm Back!

I've been so busy this summer shooting, editing photos and taking Bri on auditions/castings, that I haven't had a chance to keep on this blog. I'm going to change the design a bit and update it this week.

Hope you all had a wonderful summer. Can you believe school is back in session all ready?