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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Tuesday Challenges

January 24, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Tuesday Challenges

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Reminders:

My cat Dakota’s photo is a top three over on Live Every Moment. Would you mind heading over there and voting for me? Click the button below and the voting poll is at the top.

Link up with Project 365 by tonight.

NapTime MomTog Project 365Touch-Up Tuesday:

I added several different textures and added some solid color layers and adjusted them. I really loved his facial expression, but wanted something different for the background. What do you think?

Photography love...

I am entering the edit into Shutter Love Tuesdays Overlay photo contest.

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Carysn with his cousin Kaydence. He loves her so much and talks up a storm when ever he sees her. I got some video I will have to upload it soon.

The Paper MamaSweet Shot Day
These were all taken at my mom’s birthday party. I will be posting more tomorrow.

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Comments

  1. Dana says

    January 29, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Wow! His eyes look so crisp in the photo! I love it- Beautiful edit!
  2. Leigh says

    January 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    What a handsome little fella.
  3. Adeena says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Your edit is AWESOME! :D Can't even tell that you changed the background. And the cuddling cousins? That rocks. :D
  4. Diann @ The thrifty Groove says

    January 27, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Beautiful photos and even more beautiful models!
  5. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    January 27, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I still haven't figured out how to use textures! But I LOVE them!
  6. rebecca from PA says

    January 27, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Love your edit. So soft!
  7. Love and Life says

    January 26, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Love the soft tones to your edit & those eyes sparkle so much! Love it!
  8. Amber says

    January 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Love the edit! You have such adorable little boys. :)
  9. Life with Kaishon says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    The cuddling cousin picture? Melt my heart adorable. I LOVE it!
  10. Joni says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    gorgeous!
  11. Jean w/ Typical Suburban Family says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Great edit! Those eyes are AMAZING!
  12. Michelle says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    cute, cute, cute!! :)
  13. Jessi says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Wow, I {Love} your edit! You did a great job! I really looked at it and went 'Oh Wow!'.
  14. julesjgallery says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Wow. Great edit...I really love the softness & how bright it looks now. And of course those eyes! :)
  15. Shannon says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Love this edit! I'm a sucker for washed out vintage looks. Also, will you stop by my blog tomorrow? I'm going to post a new linkup idea for Fridays. Do you already pariticpate in one?
  16. Jessica says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Wow! That's a great edit. I love the texture. You made an ordinary photo just stunning!
  17. Summer says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Your boys are sooo handsome!
  18. Sue Anderson says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Great shot of your cat. I voted for him! =)
  19. Kim C. says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Beautiful twinkle in the eyes!
  20. Kristy Life n Reflection Photography says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Beautiful finished photo!!
  21. alita says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    The eyes do indeed pop. I do rather like this edit chica.
  22. Kristi Stevens says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    I love the way the overlay just makes his catchlights shine! Cute cute cute!
  23. Frogmum says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Lovely edit :D It really brightened up the dark & shadowy elements of the picture well and made a 'good' picture, 'stunning'!
  24. Erika B says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Oh, I love that edit. Beautiful overlay that really makes you focus on his face and those sparkling eyes. The cousin-shot is just too sweet! Erika B
  25. Sheri says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    What a cutie!
  26. Rachel says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:47 am

    *Love* this picture of Dustyn!!
  27. kbreints says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Sweet boy-- awesome edit!
  28. Michelle says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:46 am

    wow! love that edit! beautiful eyes
  29. Austin-Lee says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Love this! What a great edit! :)
  30. Maddy says

    January 25, 2011 at 10:02 am

    What a funky edit! I love the textures you used :)
  31. Ashley Sisk says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I really like your use of textures here - it looks very nice.
  32. Anika says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I love the edit, great tones!
  33. Katy says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:19 am

    Love the shot both ways but edit is my favorite!
  34. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Beautiful boy and edit. He has such pretty eyes.
  35. Sally says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:32 am

    What a sweet shot. Love the edits!
  36. Jill says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:26 am

    What a beatiful shot and edit! Nicely done!!!
  37. Deb says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:25 am

    I love your edit! The background is nice and his eyes are amazing.
  38. justine Gordon says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:18 am

    what a great edit, these are really lovely shots.
  39. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Fun edit!
  40. AJ says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Great edit! Love what you did with the background and his eyes....
  41. Lisa says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:21 am

    I like your overlay photo. I'm really not big into doing much editing, but I wish I knew how to do one, ha!
  42. Melissa says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:20 am

    His eyes are just stunning! Handsome little fella he is, love this edit!

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