a peek inside | april nienhuis
Get to know your CMteam! We are so often asked what we shoot with, what’s “in our bag”, what bag we carry and so on and so forth. So we’re giving you all a little peek behind the scenes to get to know your CMteam better. A couple of times a month throughout this year and into 2013 we’ll feature a different CMteam member and give you “a peek inside” – a peek inside their bag, their workspace and a peek into their personality with five little things you may not know about them – so FUN!
This time we’re having(…)
an interview with simply bloom
by April Nienhuis
I’ve been following Simply Bloom for a couple years now and their beautiful, ethereal photography has always struck that secret girly-girl spot in my heart. Every time I look at their images I’m transferred to that amazing chick-flick that I will never tire of. Today we get to peek inside the minds of the Simply Bloom duo Christine and Vania! And a huge congratulations to Vania who recently announced her pregnancy!
an interview with simply bloom
How did the two of you meet and when did photography become a part of your friendship?
Christine and I met in a graphic design(…)
cmpro | picture plays we love
There are so many different ways to process an image and no one way is the “right” way. While all of our CMpros are extremely talented, they all have a very unique and distinct style. Who wouldn’t love to see the many different plays that they would have on a single image?! We sure do!
cmpro | picture plays we love
This week our image comes from member Nancy/prairiemaiden:
our cmpro edits:
Lora Swinson, Oklahoma
ACR:
took exposure down a stop.
increased yellows in 5250
increased blacks +20
CS5:
Added a curves layer, brighten a tad and pulled the blacks in.
Added a gradient map using colors #43321e and #ffefd3, changed(…)
creating presets in Lightroom
by Ashley Spaulding
Happy Friday, everyone! Today I’m going to be sharing how easy it is to create your own presets in Lightroom. I have not yet converted to Lightroom 4, so these steps are for Lightroom 3, but I’m guessing that they’re basically – if not completely – the same for LR4.
I edit in a really ‘clean’ manner, so when I first started using LR, I thought that presets were not my thing. I was very wrong. I’ve since found that there are actually many presets that I love (CM’s Film Art Presets and Paparazzi Presets are some of my favorites!). (…)
creative wall displays | get those photos off your hard drive
For many of us, the hardest part about photography is actually printing the images and displaying them on the walls of our homes. Sometimes a large dose of inspiration is necessary to cure the decorating blues. Our newest CMmentor, the fabulous Amy Lucy Lockheart, asked our members to show us their walls and she’s sharing some of them with you all today!
For a special treat, today’s blog post is sponsored by our friends at Urban Lane Frames. Keep reading for a chance to win one of their gorgeous frames!
Enjoy and be inspired!
creative wall displays | get those photos off your(…)
5 ways to protect your blog
It seems like every time you turn around there is a new threat out there by some random hacker ready to wreak havoc on the internet. Our very own blog/website guru, CMmentor Courtney Keim, is blogging today with 5 easy ways to help protect your blog and all of the hard work you’ve devoted to getting it just right.
5 ways to protect your blog
by Courtney Keim
Over the last day, I can count on both hands the number of photographers I have heard of sites being hacked. The biggest fear is losing your site completely … and not being able to(…)
ask a cmpro | what is your favorite background
It’s time for another addition of our bi-weekly series “Ask a CMpro” in which we give our CMpros one question and they dish. Their answers alone are always inspiring and this week we asked them “Whether you shoot in a studio or on location, what is your favorite background/location and why? ”
*images by Jessica Gwozdz, Courtney Keim, and Monica Wilkinson
Bre Thurston, California
I’m a sucker for places like the beach, an open field, or the desert. I love unobstructed light. Any place where I can see the sun dip below the horizon right at sunset, that’s where I want to shoot.(…)
you know you are a clickin mom when…
For many of our members Clickin Moms is more than just another website, it’s a home away from home. It’s a place that is visited practically every day where you can go to talk to your friends about your photography passion or whatever else you may want to discuss. Visiting Clickin Moms rivals the feeling of curling up in your favorite spot with a good book on a cold, drizzly day. Whatever the circumstances may be, it’s not any fun when you’re unable to access your favorite website and Heather L (CM member bellamontana) can attest to that. She’s guest(…)
photoshop friday | a before & after
She’s baaaaaack! CMmentor, Lisa Harrison is back this week with some more tips and tricks for Photoshop. Our members are able to submit questions for her and she may choose their question to answer in her post – so fun and a great way to get answers to your Photoshop questions. Blog readers are also welcome to submit questions in the comments section if there’s a topic you would like Lisa to cover. I know I’ve been learning a lot – you’ll have to keep checking back to see what she does next!
As a special treat we’re giving away a(…)
exploring film
by Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai
Many people believe that film is a thing of the past, fully and happily replaced by digital technology. In some ways they’re right. It is true that film is not required to have a successful photography business, or to document your family, or to create art. Film is not necessary just like wine, vacations, and ice cream. You can get along without it, but you might be missing out on something you really enjoy.
There are plenty of reasons to enjoy film photography. For some, it’s a way to slow down and shoot more thoughtfully. For others, it’s(…)
how to create stunning locations
Have you looked at another photographer’s images and wondered where they find all those fabulous locations? Did you know that many of those locations are nothing special? It’s true! By using good camera angles and sometimes the magic of photoshop you can ‘create’ those beautiful locations too! CMpro Krista Campbell is here today to share with us how she takes a location from blah to amazing!
how to create stunning locations
by Krista Campbell
When I first discovered this passion called photography, I would always admire those lovely photographs that photographers had on their blogs of children and families in gorgeous fields of(…)
may cmpro of the month | emma wood
It’s another month and time for another CMpro of the month. For May we have our super talented CMmentor Emma Wood! Emma is not only an amazing photographer but she is a kind and generous person. She has a love for light and black and white photography and has been working on something new for Clickin Moms. Keep an eye out on the CM forums for an announcement later this month!
may cmpro of the month | emma wood
Tell us briefly how you became interested in photography and got your start.
I’ve always been interested in photography and drawn to the camera. (…)
a peek inside | sarah phillips
Get to know your CMteam! We are so often asked what we shoot with, what’s “in our bag”, what bag we carry and so on and so forth. So we’re giving you all a little peek behind the scenes to get to know your CMteam better. A couple of times a month throughout this year and into 2013 we’ll feature a different CMteam member and give you “a peek inside” – a peek inside their bag, their workspace and a peek into their personality with five little things you may not know about them – so FUN!
The fabulous Sarah Phillips(…)
Organizing in Lightroom
I think I may have inspired this particular tutorial. I may or may not have emailed my good friend, Lynne Rigby, Lightroom master, when I was super frustrated trying to organize my Lightroom files. These instructions below were exactly what I needed and I’m forever grateful to her (for this amongst so many other things. Like I said – Lightroom master!) and you just might be too! Thanks, Lynne!
Organizing in Lightroom
by Lynne Rigby
I’ve heard so many people say that they don’t use Lightroom because they don’t like the way Lightroom organizes your images or that they like their current organizational(…)
My Photography Journey | Christie Nelson
At ClickinMoms we are so thrilled when we see our members learn, grow and excel at their craft. It is so amazing and inspiring to watch and we’re thankful to be along for the ride!
We started our “My Photography Journey” series last year and our members have loved seeing how their peers have grown in their work. This time we’re featuring longtime CM member turned CMpro, Christie Nelson, whom we’ve watched grow into an amazing photographer. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Christie!
my photography journey | christie nelson
My interest in photography started to simmer when I moved to(…)
simple tips to get your subjects to relax
Rarely do you come across someone who is completely comfortable in front of the camera, and even those people need a little direction. It can be difficult to get your subject to ease into the photography session, be themselves, and let their true personality shine. CMpro Lee Ann Norris is guest blogging for us and is sharing some of her tricks to getting her subjects to relax in front of the camera!
simple tips to get your subjects to relax
by Lee Ann Norris
I am the ultimate cliche when put in front of the camera, I geek out and only show the(…)
Creating Contrast using the Gradient Map in Photoshop
She’s well known around CM for creating breathtaking black and white images. Today CMmentor, Emma Wood is showing us how she works some of her magic using the gradient map in Photoshop. If you follow her tutorial make sure to come back and share your image with us in the comments!
Creating Contrast using the Gradient Map in Photoshop
by Emma Wood
Converting images using the gradient map tool in Photoshop is the first thing that I do when I want to convert an image to black and white. The Gradient Map is a really handy tool that not only converts your image(…)
the importance of light | a book review
by April Nienhuis
Lighting is a crucial aspect of a photograph. It is equally as important as exposure, composition, white balance, and the story being told within the frame. I believe that great light, whether natural or artificial, is always available but knowing how to work with that light and to use it to your advantage is key. For the first 18 months of my photography journey I had no idea that light was an important factor but I can pinpoint the exact image and day, November 13, 2007, when I noticed how the light I used improved my overall photograph. (…)
a day in the life | carol swaitkewich
There’s no doubt that our CMpros are busy. They have families to care for, jobs to maintain, many have businesses to look after, and they all know how to take stunning photographs. Have you ever wondered what a day looks like for one of the CMpros? How do they manage their time? When do they get it all done? You loved Sara’s A Day In The Life post so much that we decided to make it a regular new series for you in which one CMpro per month will photograph their day and share it with you. First up is(…)
photoshop friday | creating a blog collage
Taking the reigns of our Photoshop Friday series this week is CMmentor, Meg Sexton, who is blogging with a quick way to spruce up your blog posts by creating a collage for those vertical images. Thanks, Meg!
photoshop friday | creating a blog collage
by Meg Sexton
If you’re anything like me, you take a lot of vertical pictures. (Really, it’s a problem I have!) And while a few singular vertical shots on a blog look okay, making them into a two image collage looks even better. Here is a quick and easy way to turn those single images into a dynamic duo.
All(…)
an interview with tiffany s
by April Nienhuis
I first met Tiffany about four years ago on a photography forum and immediately fell in love with her vision. Not only is she an amazing photography but she’s also a truly lovely person. The forum we met on may have disappeared but we have remained connected through Facebook and I have continued to follow her work over the years. In case you haven’t come across her work before, I am thrilled to introduce you to the wonderful Tiffany S!
an interview with tiffany s
As someone who never really knew what I wanted to become I always admire someone(…)
a peek inside | lacey meyers
Get to know your CMteam! We are so often asked what we shoot with, what’s “in our bag”, what bag we carry and so on and so forth. So we’re giving you all a little peek behind the scenes to get to know your CMteam better. A couple of times a month throughout this year and into 2013 we’ll feature a different CMteam member and give you “a peek inside” – a peek inside their bag, their workspace and a peek into their personality with five little things you may not know about them – so FUN!
Today you get to(…)
ask a cmpro | what is your favorite picture
It’s time for another addition of our bi-weekly series “Ask a CMpro” in which we give our CMpros one question and they dish. Their answers alone are always inspiring and this week we asked them “What is your favorite image that you’ve ever taken and what is it that you love so dearly about that image?”
Kate Parker, Georgia
I have this image in a huge frame in our entryway. I love it that much. I love the clouds, I love remembering that we got McDonald’s take out after this hike, I love that they are all doing their own things in(…)
Business 201: From Shoot to Sale
Business 201: From Shoot to Sale just finished up its first run and instructor Amii Wroblewski couldn’t be more delighted with the participation of the students and with the work they produced during this course. This workshop covers a wide range of topics from marketing to selling and everything in between. Not only do you get a tremendous amount of PDF material, you also receive a Sticky Albums posing guide to help you with your senior posing. Week Two covers posing and Week Three goes over editing/workflow. Included below is a sampling of work from the students and what they(…)
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