Archive: Jul 2012
  1. M4H New Photoshop Actions Release | Fair Haven Action Set

    Boy am I excited for these goodies. They are a bit out of the box and completely new from me and I am SO ready to reveal them to the world. After a lot of planning, experimenting, hard work and imagination they are finally coming your way!! I have also made a couple of cheat sheets for these to make it easier when editing as a reference. The current actions in the shop don’t have these but when we get back from all our travels I will be cracking down on getting some ready for you all by the end of the year.

    Fair Haven is a set of 25 actions compatible with Cs2-Cs6 and Photoshop Elements 5-10. Both versions are included in the download for your convenience, especially awesome if you are using Elements and plan to upgrading. No reason to repurchase anything!!

    For a short time you can grab Half off these actions and ALL goodies in the shop. All actions, textures and presets. Just use the special code FairHaven at checkout. I extended the sale in anticipation of this release! Head here to go to the shop and you can also click this link to go right to Fair Haven.

    And make sure you stay tuned because we just hit 40,000 likes on the fan page and I am brainstorming on a wonderful giveaway for you all!!

    This is one of the most versatile action sets released to date! There are a TON of creative actions in this set an a handful of invaluable helper actions as well. With a beautiful grab bag ranging from Soft and Whimsical, Bold and Color Punched, Vintage and Timeless or Matte and Magical I have designed this action set with something for everyone in mind! I really love how well these actions compliment each other but give just enough variation to really give you endless and countless looks!!  A set of 25 easy to use, and easy to customize actions for Photoshop Cs2-Cs6 and Elements 5-10.  These actions are designed to be combined and compliment each other as well as all other M4H actions available in the shop!   Included are both “Helper” actions designed to accentuate the creative actions (or simply to spruce up your image without a heavy edit.) and “Creative” actions that bring your images to life with a click of the button! I can’t wait to see what you do with this release and as always you are MORE then welcome to share on the fan page!

    Included are:

    *Polish Me-A “Helper Action” Designed to really give you a nice clean finish helping up with Exposure, White Balance and a few of those frustrating tweaks needed to maximize the most out of your actions. The best part of this action is you can use it totally alone for a nice clean edit (the layers are all adjustable just switch em on and off to get a nice variety of changes for your image or you can absolutely run this AFTER an action. *Pop Me– Designed to give your image a subtle lift and bump in contrast without totally changing the colors of your image. Subtle, Sweet and easy to use. Another “Helper” Action. *Sharpie-A nice action to sharpen up your images for Print. *Group Me or Merge All– Another Helper action that helps put your layers into one tidy layer (if you are using elements) or group (if you are using Photoshop Cs Versions- so you can tweak the entire action at once instead of one layer at a time. *Fake Vintage Sky– An action you mask on areas of blown sky in your image to introduce a pretty vintage toned sky color. And Creative Actions-  *Divinity-(A clean Matte Action) *Seamless– A bold colorful action with a bit more contrast. Perfect especially for detail images and works well with the Polish Me action if you are looking for a less contrast version. *Dimpled– A warmer toned action. *Carried Away– Infused with more Vintage and Magenta Tones *Fragile-A Softer, Hazy action that lends a pretty whimsical feel to your imagery. * Dashing– An action with richer red tones. *Pretty Polly– A brighter action (works especially well with slightly underexposed images *Sweetest-A softer, brighter, hazier variety of tones. If you are starting with a brighter exposure a tip would be to group or merge this action and pull the opacity down all at once. *Fading– Another Matte inspired Action with a Vintage Twist *Frolic-Red infused tones, a hint of whimsy and really beautiful. *Yours Truly– Vintage Tones, a bit cooler. Perfect for natural light images. * Satin Tears-A rich, warm action with a hint of whimsy. *Stuck on You– Hazy, with a hint of Matte and a cleaner undertone. *Delirium– Lots of red and pink tones, slightly hazy. *Fairchild– Soft, Inspired beautiful for Portraiture *Nostalgia– A rich contrast infused Black and White Action *Ribbons– Rainbow inspired hues, Soft and dreamy. *Sing Song– Warm and Rich * Ancient Beauty– VERY Vintage Retro. You may want to boost the exposure if you want a brighter image. This is meant to be romantic, nostalgic and moody. * Antiqued II inspired by one of my FAVORITE actions Antiqued in Evolution but tweaked just so to take some of the guess work out of the editing. A cooler version of the original action.

    You can also head to the fan page HERE to see how my testers have been using them in the comments area. AND I used the action Stuck On You on this entire post of my littles HERE.

    All the preview images used for these actions have had ZERO tweaking. The actions as always are completely adjustable and if you would like to tweak the actions in their entirety instead of just tweaking the layers be sure to use the included actions “Merge All” if you are a elements user or “Group Me” if you are using Cs versions!

    Lots of previews posted below.

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  2. M4H P52 Weekly Eye Candy Post | Euphoria

    It is that time again! I swear it gets harder and harder to pick favs each week because you all just get more and more fabulous and creative! I also LOVE to read all your captions on your images. Such wonderful stories you all share!!

    We are heading to Cali this week and won’t be back in time to post next week’s Eye Candy post (we leave Sunday but its a 18 hour drive) So the Eye candy post for next week will go up most likely Tuesday before we head off again for Connecticut (we are flying this time lol!) We will definitely be all traveled out by the time we make it back home huh?! Just in time for the littles to start school again. I have drafted the Themes and they are scheduled so even if I don’t get to repost them on the fan page like I usually do they will be here for you so make sure you check in next Sunday for your theme.

    Okay so right to it.

    Winner: I just have to say kudos on this image!! The emotion, the light and the sentiment behind it are just perfect!
    By: mamamiaf

    euphoria

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    euphoria

    I have been waiting forever to catch a picture like this! It was pure euphoria being able to capture something like this!

    And LOTS of eye candy!!

    By: Sarah Hayes Photography

    project 30/52 {euphoria}

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    project 30/52 {euphoria}

    Feeling the warm summer breeze through your hair.

    By: willis2485

    30/52- Euphoria!

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    30/52- Euphoria!

    We just bought our first house and it has a wonderful 1.5 acre backyard with a nice wooded area as well! My boys just love playing back there, and I love the wonderful light in the wooded area 🙂

    By: Annie.Mo

    Euphoria

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    Euphoria

    A boy with a rope.

    By: R.M. Brown

    30/52 "euphoria"

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    30/52 “euphoria”

    when you get to spend time with a very special cousin…

    By: Kimberly {Candidly Inspired}

    Project 52:30  {Euphoria}

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    Project 52:30 {Euphoria}

    Euphoria to me is being the mama to these precious boys and to be able to capture these moments between the two of them! These moments have become all the more special in capturing as a little over a month ago we got some potential bad news regarding the “baby” during a routine dr appointment! Thankfully we are in the clear at the moment and I continue to thank God for the good health of my boys when so many others are not as fortunate!

    By: mbravebird

    Brothers

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    Brothers

    For M4H: Euphoria of being a child in this way, and of watching this happen as a parent.

    By: leanaearley

    Another Euphoria

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    Another Euphoria

    I already submitted a picture for Euphoria but this picture makes me so happy so I had to post it too. 🙂 There is just something about balloons that create the ultimate euphoric feeling in kids, and they never seem to get bored of them.

    By: cmichael1

    m4h 30/52 Euphoria

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    m4h 30/52 Euphoria

    Love and to be loved.

    By: Poetic Expressions Photography1

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    A happy baby sharing his euphoric joy!

    By: kephotomn

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    My baby girl had surgery on her eye this morning to relieve a blocked tear duct. Those moments holding her as she was coming out of the anesthesia allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief that we were through this.

    By: Sarah Schroeder Hudson (The Stiles Files)

    Euphoria

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    Euphoria

    I was just reunited with my camera after 3+ weeks while it was being repaired. No back-up, no p&s, no iPhone, no pictures. I missed some big events; the 4th of July, Family Reunions. More than anything, though, I missed capturing little, everyday moments. I know three weeks is just a blip, but I feel absolutely euphroric to have her back. This is one of the first photos I took after I danced my way to the camera shop to pick her up! 🙂

    By: kchiodi

    P52/Week 30: "Euphoria"

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    P52/Week 30: “Euphoria”

    Watching my boys make beautiful music is wonderful. When they’re in their groove and having a good time while doing it, is euphoria. 🙂

    By: Essential Life Photography

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    Euphoria!

    By: Racheal Trahan

    {week 30} "Euphoria"

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    {week 30} “Euphoria”

    Sooo, my 3 yr old is going through a phase of stripping off his pants and underwear every chance he gets! I’m not sure how good this goes with this week’s theme (although he seems to love being semi-nude lol), but I just love his smile and that little flat butt of his! 🙂

    By: Sonnie Leigh

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    A patch of sun on a winters day……………. total euphoria

    By: Sheryl Salisbury

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    Today my husband and I celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. It’s a euphoric feeling to know we’ve made it this far and look forward to many more years together.

    By: diana.A.

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    “That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world! Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand euphoria!”
    ~ Bill Watterson

    By: 24Feet

    24Feet - Euphoria

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    24Feet – Euphoria

    P52/Week 30 – Euphoria in print.

    By: Chaos&BlissPhotography

    She Loves A Good Hair Flip.

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    She Loves A Good Hair Flip.

    M4H Project 52/Week 30: Euphoria

    A good hair flip+water=a little slice of euphoria.

    By: purephotographbylisa

    euphoria, vintage style M4H Project 52

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    euphoria, vintage style M4H Project 52

    By: traphotog

    Week~30 Euphoria

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    Week~30 Euphoria

    Capturing a sunburst!!!! It never ceases to amaze me at how beautiful a sunburst capture is!

    By: Justine B7

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    Euphoria is catching up with my best friend since primary school. With three children each, finding the time to sit, relax, have a wine, and to watch a sunset uninterrupted, is pure euphoria.

    By: Linsey Wilt Photography

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    week 30

    Summertime euphoria, chillin in the water.

    www.facebook.com/linseywiltphotography

    By: elizah1014

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    M4H – Week 30 – Euphoria

    I sit here on the asphalt black
    taking in natures spot
    Euphoric for the time of day
    I feel more alive with every drop.
    The road has puddles that look like glass
    until the raindrop forms a splash.

    I hear leaves drinking rain;
    I hear rich leaves on top
    Giving the poor beneath
    Drop after drop;
    ‘Tis a sweet noise to hear
    These green leaves drinking near.

    And when the Sun comes out,
    After this Rain shall stop,
    A wondrous Light will fill
    Each dark, round drop;
    I hope the Sun shines bright;
    ‘Twill be a lovely sight.

    By: fergusonsfhotos

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    30/52~Euphoria

    I love this picture of my son. He is in total super hero phase right and now has been waiting patiently to enjoy this monster sucker. This is what heaven looks like when you’re four.

    Ever wake up one morning and feel like everything you’ve produced, shared, and sold isn’t really “you”? I did that today. I have a vision in my head of what I want the edit on this photo to look like. I started over this morning, after an hour last night on this one photo. It’s closer to want I want. I just don’t know how to get to there from here. Sorry for the vent, I figured that, if anyone would sympathize, those on here would.

    By: Wendy Rakvica Photography

    30/52 euphoria

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    30/52 euphoria

    one of my favorites…

    By: Meg.M.Thomas

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    30/52 “Euphoria”

    “Euphoria” is finally getting the guitar you always wanted for your Birthday!

    By: Summer Murdock Photography

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    project 30/52 {euphoria}

    pure euphoria as he learned to swim across the deep end all by himself…

    By: Felicia.King

    30|52 "Euphoria"

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    30|52 “Euphoria”

    This year is going by too fast I can’t even remember which week it is, so I hope I’m right 😉 It is amazing to me just how many times a day I see euphoria in my children’s eyes. I had no idea before this week’s theme, but now I see just how happy they are. It makes me feel like I’m doing something right in this struggle called parenthood. I can only hope as the years go by, they hold that same euphoric smile.

    By: Elizabeth Hardwick

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    My father in law is a really shy man. He keeps to himself and his family means everything to him. He is a great dad and a SUPER great granddad. A cuddle with his grandchildren means the absolute world to him. Sort of makes me want to “bottle” the moment”!

    By: mariamaria27

    30/52 - Euphoria

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    30/52 – Euphoria

    This isn’t capturing euphoria, perse…but I have only been shooting manual since last fall and one of my biggest obstacles is shooting in full mid day sun and getting a great shot. I have been trying to challenge myself as much as possible to learn and grow and so I took this shot yesterday at 2pm at the top of a parking garage, and the fact that it turned out makes me feel very euphoric indeed!

    By: Janine M. Benedict

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    week 30 theme: euphoria

    I just returned from my mission trip to Peru and I got to see the euphoria of a little Peruvian baby on the port of the Amazon river as his mother was giving him a much needed bath.

    By: Heather Ann Lee

    Week 30/52 | Euphoria

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    Week 30/52 | Euphoria

    I love this photo of my son, Henry. I think it fits the theme perfectly!

    By: Mechelle Marie Photography

    Week 30 Euphoria

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    Week 30 Euphoria

    her euphoria is dancing… mine is watching her dance!

    By: Cassens3

    Week 30- Euphoria

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    Week 30- Euphoria

    This little face brings extreme joy and happiness into my life. She amazes me every day!

    By: n8ivnyr76

    {euphoria} !

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    By: pigqueen

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    The thrill I feel before a performance (when I was still dancing) can really only be described as euphoria. It’s a complete rush that I missed and so grateful to have once again a month ago when I went back to my old ballet studio in Tacoma, WA to perform in an alumni performance. I bet our ballet teacher we were all doing this for was looking down on us and smiling. I miss her terribly but she gave me something I will never be able to put into words and with that she is always with me

    By: Angela Lynn Photography

    30/52 Euphoria

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    30/52 Euphoria

    Laughing her head off running down one of the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes, voted the most beautiful place in America!

    By: Artistically Amy

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    30/52: Euphoria

    The joy, happiness, anticipation, and overall euphoric feeling of expecting your first child.

    By: hellolivj

    M4H 30/52 :: Euphoria

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    M4H 30/52 :: Euphoria

    I had this recliner chair my mom got for me while on a family visit and I finally got it out on my deck. Thinking it would require some assembly I held off until now, plus it’s getting slightly cooler than a bajillion degrees out lately. Turns out it just folded out all done, no assembly. After the last few weeks lately of loads of projects and more upcoming, sitting in that chair made it all melt away as I lay there almost falling asleep, so comfy and euphoric. It’s the simple things that make a difference 🙂

    Processed with M4H actions Filmy and Swiper BW from Fancy-Free.

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