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Sarah Halstead

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October 6, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Brotherly Love

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: You Capture

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I cropped this photo to get closer to their face and to remove some of the background distractions. Then I brightened a touch and used Pioneer Woman’s Seventies action at 80%. After that I cleaned up Dustyn’s face a little bit. Then resized and sharpened for the web. 
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  1. Adeena says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Makes me miss baby cheeks. :)

    Their eyes just sparkle!
  2. Aging Mommy says

    October 8, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Lovely photo made even lovelier with your clever editing - thank you for sharing how you did this.
  3. Debra says

    October 8, 2010 at 10:19 am

    Darling photo Sarah and perfect edit! :)
  4. Donna says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Oh gosh, that edit is perfect! It made me smile!

    Donna
    Our Blog: Double Happiness!
  5. Karli says

    October 7, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    OK, how come your seventies action always looks better than when I do it?! Grrr! This is lovely. I love that timeless look - beautiful tones.

    It's settled, I'm a disorganized disaster, so instead of trying to find time to come back and write down your recipe, I'm printing it off right now. Yep, I sure am! :-) We're taking a long weekend, and I'm looking foward to getting away!
  6. Alyssa says

    October 7, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    awww I love it. Blue eyes, chubby cheeks, just great!
  7. Alysha (Supermom) says

    October 7, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    So cute!!! Those who have adorable little faces :)
  8. flat yeast bread says

    October 7, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Awww! Great 'snapshot' to 'photo' edit.
  9. Zoe says

    October 7, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Wonderful edit, and such sweet little faces!
  10. Susan says

    October 7, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    What a precious moment and priceless capture. The edit is flawless.
  11. Sheri says

    October 7, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Such a tender shot.
  12. Kristy says

    October 7, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Nice vintage touch!
  13. Satakieli says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Such handsome boys, great photo!
  14. Joyfull says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:23 am

    What a sweet picture! The edits are great! Super job.
  15. Tara says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:11 am

    So sweet :) Love it!
  16. Carrie says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Those eyes are pretty much WOW!
  17. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:51 am

    I LOVE that action! I'm going to have to play around with that. Of course having adorable subjects also makes for a great shot! :)
  18. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:46 am

    Love those sweet faces...and the edit!
  19. Ashley Sisk says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I seriously love this photo and your editing was perfect on it.
  20. Jennifer says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Adorable :)
    Nothing like a little brotherly love!
  21. The Wishful Lamb says

    October 7, 2010 at 6:59 am

    this shot is so precious!
  22. AJ says

    October 7, 2010 at 2:10 am

    Really cute boys! Love how you cropped it. and great edit.
  23. - Jessi - says

    October 7, 2010 at 1:57 am

    Great job! I love the after. Their eyes just pop. Such cuties.
  24. krissilugbill says

    October 7, 2010 at 12:04 am

    great work on this! what a cute cuddle pictures of the two little guys, aw so so sweet!
  25. {:miss v:} says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    So sweet! Love those chubby cheeks!
  26. Ash says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    oh gosh - how handsome are both! love it. :)

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