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Sarah Halstead

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July 12, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Sharing

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Even though this little boy can make me upset, he sure makes me happy. He is such and awesome big brother. He loves sharing with Carsyn. He also loves to do  stuff with Carsyn. He never wants to do anything with out him. It is so sweet. Well after I took Carsyn’s 14 month photos, Dustyn said he wanted to get in the bucket. You notice I said after. That is because he shared and let Carsyn go first. So I let him. Then he said, “Take my picture Mommy.” Proceeding to give me this smile. Isn’t it the cutest ever. I love him!!


{Hover over to see the SOOC}

First I opened it and cropped it. Then I used my Simple and Fast action. Then I warmed it up using Pioneer Woman’s Warmer action. Then I used Willette’s Beach Blanket Bingo action and her B&W Copy action. I really love the way it turned out.

Photography love... Sweet Shot Day Photobucket Photobucket

By the way I wanted to Share that my Project 365 was Featured on Through a Photographers Eyes and added to her list of link-ups.

I am giving away a baby swaddle that end July 18th. Make sure you enter.

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  1. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:30 am

    oh my - that is adorable!!
  2. Cedar says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Really adorable and so is his brother's photo! Great captures of your boys!
  3. Ray says

    July 13, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Cute photo and the edit is awesome! Thanks for linking up!
  4. Michelle Kennedy says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:21 am

    What a cutie! Love your edit!
  5. Gina says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    WOW- love the processing on that- really changes EVERYTHING about the whole feel. It goes from cute & cheery to super dashing & sophisticated. Great job Sarah
  6. Nancy says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Oh, he's so cute! Love this nostalgic photo. :)
  7. Jaymi says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    love this shot! Love the light coming in from the side!
  8. Tamar says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    What a great smile! His eyes are so engaging!!
  9. Sarah P. says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I love this edit! And isn't it amazing how much they can drive you crazy but how wonderful they can be at other times??
  10. Marla says

    July 12, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    He is precious. :) Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
  11. Susan says

    July 12, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Cute! I love how crisp this looks! Great processing!
  12. Susan says

    July 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    And he just could not be any cuter if he tried. Great shot Sarah!! Hope you're having a wonderful day!
  13. Lisa says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Sweet photo!
  14. Selena says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    He looks so cute sitting in that!
  15. Kristy Life n Reflection Photography says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Very cute, love your processing!
  16. Amber says

    July 12, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    he is such a cutie and how sweet. I really love the crop. When you crop do you use any restrictions (like 11X15, 8X10) or do you just go for it. If so, have you had difficulty printing them? I am trying to decide if I should process the photos, then crop it for my blog, save a separate copy to crop for any future print size. However, that is a lot of work.
  17. Melanie says

    July 12, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Ahhh... I LOVE this!
  18. Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

    July 12, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Cute, cute, cute! Your B&W conversions are always so great!
  19. L. says

    July 12, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    This shot is adorable--Carsyn is lucky to have such a great big brother!
  20. Courtney says

    July 12, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Awww, what a sweet boy for sharing with his little brother & for his beautiful smile!
  21. marcip says

    July 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    cute!
  22. Sue Anderson says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Don't you love a good big bro? He's a keeper! =)
  23. Sheri says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:25 am

    What precious photos (This one and the post below!) Love 'em!
  24. Kaitlyn says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:39 am

    That is perfectly sweet! <3 In our sea of love
  25. SavvyLittleWomen - Kate says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:27 am

    He is seriously SO sweet!!
  26. Tara says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:27 am

    LOL, so cute! I can see Jack wanting to do the same thing...too cute!
  27. Life with Kaishon says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:17 am

    What a little cutie he is : ) I am glad he plays nicely with his brother.
  28. Courtney says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:12 am

    This turned out great! Beautiful shot!
  29. Jessi @ TMIB says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Too cute, love your edit. He always has the sweetest smile.
  30. Jenny says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:57 am

    oh that face :) what a cutie patootie! And the effect of the lighting... just stunning!
  31. Rachel says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Great lighting, sweet smile, and wonderful catch lights. Great job!
  32. Ashley SIsk says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I really love the processing. I just bounced over to Willette's site to collect a new action. Thanks!
  33. Robin says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:34 am

    That's sweet... and it's sweet how much he loves his brother!
  34. emily says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:54 am

    what a doll! love the edit!
  35. Kim C. says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:05 am

    That's sweet! What an adorable face! I wish my kids would ask to be photographed. Mine are over it lately. :)
  36. Rachelle says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Ooh, it's lovely. So sweet that he encourages you to capture him with the camera. I hope that never goes away. I love the edits, the soft black and white with a little flare is divine.
  37. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:36 am

    he is a sweetie. Love the edit.
  38. Lori@ Teacher Turned Mommy says

    July 12, 2011 at 7:00 am

    so cute and what a sweet guy you've got. think of how much he is learning about taking care of others, thinking of others feelings, empathy and all those great life skills that are so hard to teach young children
  39. Maddy says

    July 12, 2011 at 6:51 am

    What a great big brother!! And what a sweet photo - that smile can melt anyones heart!
  40. tinajo says

    July 12, 2011 at 4:37 am

    He looks so sweet! :-)

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