Saturday, September 27, 2008

My New "Toy"...

Cancun is almost here and I am working harder than ever! I am finishing up my last Business LEAP class as well as wrapping up some photography projects that need to be done before we take off.
I recently got a new toy. It is a editing program called Lightroom 2. I am still learning how to use it, but here are some of the first fruits of it's labor...just a few of my favorites from the Bar Mitzvah I shot a few weeks ago...
These centerpieces were done by my friend Sheena, of the Invisible Hostess. I think she did a magnificent job, don't you?



I think this is my favorite, if I had to choose just one...








I'm still learning how to fully utilize all of the functions of Lightroom 2, but really enjoying the simple things like the vignetting and watermark for now.
For the photographers out there that use Lightroom, what is your favorite feature, or hidden shortcut that you can't live without?
(Or, maybe you can tell me how to get rid of the grey background?? :) Not sure how I did that one?)

5 comments:

Em said...

mmm... lightroom. (I just sighed out loud - since it's my favorite) It will truly allow you to grow!

Em said...

I hope that didn't sound weird... you're already doing so well - I just meant it would help further your growth! :)

Airika Pope said...

Looks like a everybody had fun at the event and you got some great pics! And yes, Sheena does a great job!

Amy L Cheng said...

Great shots and YAY lightroom! That grey border IS very weird. Did you export your photos as jpg's?

Cool lightroom tricks...when you are editting a single photo, press L, then press it again. i love that. i also love the flagging tools. it really helps in the editting process. I'll explain more when I see you. :) or maybe you've already discovered a good method.

Nice work, though. Keep it up!

The Merks said...

GORGEOUS!!! I love how your pictures just keep getting better and better!! You have a real nack my friend:) I got ur email but I think I deleted it on accident..let me know when you're coming again. I think you said the 18th?? I'll be here so let's get together for sure and plan another weekend for you to stay here too. Love you