Project 365: Day 2

Project 365: Day 2

While the rest of my family was shooting Nerf darts at one another I was shooting them with my Canon. In this photograph CJ is running toward me. To achieve the look you see here, I applied a black and white Lightroom Preset and then added some vignetting. Tech Info:...
Project 365: Day 1

Project 365: Day 1

I took this photo while at the Yucca Valley Community Park on the last day of 2009.  I was drawn to the leafless tree branches and the cloudy skies in the background.  Technical Info: Camera: Canon Rebel EOS T1i Exposure: 1/800 sec @ f/5.6 Focal Length: 55mm ISO: 100...
Once in a Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon

It’s a good thing I was able to go out on Wednesday night and capture some photos of the almost blue moon because there were too many clouds on New Year’s Eve to get any good photos. And as luck would have it, just about every single time I would push the button on...
Cheers to 2010!

Cheers to 2010!

New Year’s Greetings from Patty. May you have a prosperous 2010! Enjoy some New Year’s Music

Fundraiser Status

Fundraiser Status

Thank you to our most recent contributors.  Please do stop by their websites and check these kind and generous people out: Raine Klover Mike’s Life Jimi Jones Frank Katalenas If you would like to make a donation to the Send Tori to NYC or learn more about this...

Tuesday’s Digital Tutorial 12/29/09

Taking a break this week from Tuesday’s Digital Tutorial.  Spending time this week making some changes to the look of This Digital Life.  Plus I need to work on some photos for the next Digital Tutorial. Histograms Made Simple will be coming to you on January 5, 2010....
Beyond Blogging

Beyond Blogging

This is it! The doors are blowing open and Beyond Blogging has officially hit the shelves. I’m really excited about this book because it’s not only co-authored by two great guys that know what they are doing, but also features 15 incredible case studies...
Hilarious Outtakes

Hilarious Outtakes

To end 2009, I ♥ Faces is hosting a Hilarious Outtakes theme on their blog.  I have to admit that there have been a few off moments captured when I have been with clients these last few weeks.  So here they are: It’s not easy to photograph energetic 4 year old twin...
My Points

My Points

Overall I have been quite pleased with MyPoints over the years and would definitely recommend MyPoints to my friends.

Project 365 Coming Soon

One of my goals for 2010 is to become a better photographer. One way to improve my skills is by committing to a Project 365. Starting January 1st I will start snapping a photo every day and posting the images here on my blog. I am also considering a theme for every...