I mentioned earlier on my blog that this weekend's theme would be WITH A PROP! You can use any prop at all!
My prop was simple. It was a little faux butterfly. I had been wanting to do some super washed out looking photos for a while now, and the butterfly just seemed to work with the idea, so here are my shots!
^ hehe! I literally took 185 photos trying to get one I liked. I chose these three because they were all a little different. I was annoyed with my hair but I think I was able to pull it off ok.
Tips and Tricks:
- If going for the high contrast/washed out feel, blank backgrounds work best. I had to photoshop out the corners of my chair because they looked odd.
- If you're wondering how to get a high contrast feel, try playing around with the Curves settings in Photoshop. (Image > Adjustments > Curves). There's more to it than that, but it's a good starting point.
One of my favs submitted from last week:
Danielle's extreme closeup. I love the composition and the pop of colour from her headband and lips!
Time to grab your cameras and play along! Grab a prop and let's go! Don't forget to grab this button and add it to your post :) I want other people to see it and play along! Spread the self portrait love!
Gorgeous pictures! I love the last one, ahaha.
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Ohh these are gorgeous! You should definitely change out your intro picture for one of these! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteO my gosh I love these!!! The first one is my favorite!
ReplyDeletexo Ashley
ashleyjensenphotography.blogspot.com
wow I LOVE these pictures of you :) The butterfly is so nice..
ReplyDeletei looove these. the one with it on your face is my absolute fave!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these are by far my favorite... so much gorgeousness!
ReplyDeletethose pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeletewhat camera do you use? :)
Cute! I love the little butterfly - especially in the first photo!
ReplyDeletexo Heather
There tips are always so helpful. Your blog is my go-to for photography crises. I love the props included in pictures.
ReplyDeleteHaha...i love the last one! Cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the prop you choose! So pretty! You look gorgeous, I love all of your shots. And I too took like over 100 photos to get a few good ones I liked. But It was definitely a FUN theme! ♥
ReplyDeletelooking pretty love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the last photo!! That butterfly looks so real that it makes the whole photo look a little fantasy. Your makeup is beautiful as well!!
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I adore the last photo!! That butterfly looks so real that it makes the whole photo look a little fantasy. Your makeup is beautiful as well!!
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Absolutely stunning, very vintage!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I'm really digging the butterfly... I'm going to a craft show soon so maybe I'll find one there! :)
ReplyDeleteVery artsy looking!
ReplyDeleteI love love the 2nd one!!! (:
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Cannot pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteThat last one is quite cute.
ReplyDelete♥ sécia
www.petiteinsanities.com
Amazing post, I already summited my blog post :)
ReplyDeleteCynthia
thanks for the tips dana!
ReplyDeleteabsolute magic Dana! love the prop, really adds a spring essence to these images. plus - oh how i adore your photo finishing techniques, breathtaking results!!
ReplyDeleteDanielle's photo is lovely too, great to share varied viewpoints. ♥
I love this series, even if I don't own a camera a great camera. Beautiful photos. Love the 3rd one.
ReplyDeletethe first time on your blog and i think its beautifull!!
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This link up is so cool I really want to try it this next weekend! I love all of your beautiful photos always =) xo
ReplyDeletewaouh the portraits are just amazing beautiful butterfly girl :)
ReplyDeleteDo you announce the theme ahead of time? Is there one for next week?
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun blog you have, found ya from The Hollie Rogue, new follower! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE!! So fun!
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