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February 14, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Tutorial Tuesday | Wallpaper Background

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First of all I want to wish every one a Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you have a great day with your sweetie. Kenny brought me home Subway and flowers last night. It was a nice surprise. I did make some cookies for Dustyn and his classmates and teachers. I will share photos of them on another day.

Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday! Ashley Sisk of Ramblings and Photos and I will be bringing you a new challenge every week, to stretch your shooting and editing skills. I want to thank Branson of My Reflection of Something for all her help in getting us started, but she has decided to take a break. I was so honored that she asked me to take her place. The thinking behind Tutorial Tuesday was always to be an opportunity to share what we’re learning as a community. We are really hoping to see more guest tutorials and less of Ashley and I writing brand new ones.

This week I want to introduce you to our first guest writer, Jill Wellington of This is Life…Through My Lens’
I am a portrait photographer in Michigan and always consider myself a work in progress. I learn something new during every photo session. I also gain a ton of knowledge from other wonderful photographers who share tips and tricks on blogs like this.That’s why I was thrilled when Ashley asked me to write up a guest blog post. I have a fun, creative technique for you to try. Recently, I photographed a precious newborn girl named Emma Rose.


No, I didn’t re-wallpaper the wall behind her between shots…HECK NO! It was hard enough getting her to sleep. In fact, there was NO WALLPAPER on that wall. It’s not even a wall…it’s white paper.

To read more about Jill and her wonderful tutorial on how to turn a white background into a beautiful wallpaper head over to Ashley’s Blog. Thanks Jill for showing us your steps. 

 

Here is my before and after.

          

I followed the tutorial for the most part but I dragged the wallpaper onto the photo and used a layer mask to delete it off of Dustyn. The only thing I didn’t like about using an eraser like Jill talked about was that it isn’t easy to undo. I like using layer masks because if you mess up you can just change the brush to white and go back over the part you messed up.

Can you guess what Dustyn’s 4th Birthday Party is going to be? I have a TON of Angry Birds Birthday Party ideas and products coming. I can not wait to share them. They will be posted the first week of March.

Linking up: Sweet Shot, 52 Weeks of Happiness and Communal Global

Ready to join in the fun? Here’s how to do it:

1. Visit THIS TUTORIAL.
2. Choose your favorite shot (or more!) to share with us.
3. Don’t forget to grab the button for your post!
4. Link up between now and next Monday.


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PS: If you have any photography or editing suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let Ashley or myself  know! We would love to feature your tutorial.

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Comments

  1. leigh vs laundry says

    February 16, 2012 at 7:23 am

    So cool...what a great edit!
  2. Jaymi says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    hey Sarah, you did a great job changing the background! It really adds a lot to the photo, I have to try this still!
  3. Kaylene says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Thank you for the tutorial, do we need a new button to paste into our blogs?
  4. Amy @ Little Adventures says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Really awesome! :D :D and such a cUTIE pie
  5. Ashley Sisk says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Sorry I'm just now swinging by but you know I love what you did with the photo. I think I'm going to wait until my weekly update picture this week and try it there.
  6. Gina says

    February 14, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Really cool that you are joined up with Ashley now!!! I agree- using the layer mask is so much easier than the eraser because you can switch back & forth w/ black & white brushes to get it just perfect!
  7. Amber says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Very cool! I wonder how photos such as these print?
  8. Tara says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Great tutorial! Love the angry bird idea! We are doing superheros for his 4th!
  9. Kim C. says

    February 14, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    This sounds like a neat idea. Will have to check it out. D looks so cute in his angry bird garb! Cute idea.
  10. Artistically Amy says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Love the theme for Dustyn's birthday party! That will be so cute.
  11. Kelly says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Super cute!!! Love the Wallpaper Background!!
  12. secret mom thoughts says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I love the shot of Dustyn. I can't wait to see the angry bird party.
  13. Lindsay says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Great job with the background. My Wesley loves Angry birds as well. Happy Birthday to you little guy. :)
  14. Henrietta says

    February 14, 2012 at 1:15 am

    That angry bird hat is so cute. The portrait is cute, happy birthday little man. Buy more angry bird stuff so Finland get more tax money from the owner of the angry bird, his is finnish:)
  15. Yvonne says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Absolutely love the background you chose :D An Angry Birds party sounds fun!

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