Sunday, January 24, 2010

~ Texture Photo Challenge ~

I love using texture on my photos.  Either finding it in nature, on a wall, from an element of architecture…or by adding it to my photos through the magic of Photoshop.

I think I love adding texture most when I am working with photos I have taken of nature (flowers, leaves, birds, etc.) but using it on a portrait with people would be my second favorite.

Last fall, Andrea and I had the pleasure of shooting Josh and Paige’s wedding photos for them.  I have known Josh since he was just a little whippersnapper (he is the son of my husband’s cousin) and it was a joy to be there with him on his special day to capture tender moments like this one…

Texture - J&P

Which was, of course, a completely posed shot.  Hee!

I’m going to be an i heart faces cheater and will show you the B&W version of this photo as well.  Since I can’t win anyway, I guess it’s not that big of a deal.  But make sure that you only have one photo in your post so that you’ll be qualified to win.  :)

Texture - J&P - B&W

See you over at i heart faces!




P.S.  Josh & Paige?  I pinky-promise that I will have your photos finished for you soon.  :)

49 comments:

Pol said...

Oh! So beautiful! The colour one is my favourite.

Emmy said...

That is a great texture! Looks like an oil painting in the background.

Amanda Smith said...

Beautiful Angie! I think you should give us info on what texture/actions you used!!! hee hee!

Life with Kaishon said...

This is so beautiful Angie! I saw it on my phone in tiny form and I just LOVED it! I couldn't wait to see it on the computer. SO pretty.

PS I can totally tell he is in your family! Your sons look like him a little : )

Buckeroomama said...

I can't decide whether I like the BW or the color one better!

Karie Lee said...

Love the oil painted texture!

homemakerchronicles said...

Amazing, Angie! That is a breathtaking picture. I can't decide if I'd pick the color or black n white...either way, those two are going to LOVE their pictures!

Mireille said...

Such a great color, love this shot! And so cute that you have know him since he was a little boy, that makes it even more special!

Amanda said...

Love it!

Tomara said...

Beautiful shot! It looks like it is from a dream! The texture is perfect!

Karyn Kuniyuki said...

Totally looks like an oil painting, only better, very neat effect!

Yukio said...

I'm going to have to have my wife teach me how to create the same amazing effect! The photo is spectacular!

McKay Family said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I wish we could all show the before pic just to see the differences!

Ellie said...

Beautiful! I am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful photos this week - this is so out of my league!!

Heather said...

These are lovely ... I do like the color one!

Michelle said...

Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous...the color one is my favorite but the black and white is fantastic too!

amanda thiessen photography said...

beautiful!

tiff(threeringcircus) said...

Gorgeous! I love it in colour. It looks like a painting.

Jessie said...

Lovely, I like the color one best :)

Becca said...

It looks like such a painting! :-) Gorgeous!!! and I LOVE it in BW

Nathalie said...

Love the Fall colors and how you added texture to them! Great shot.

Tonkamom said...

Oh dear!! That is just beautiful!

Jo said...

Stunning!! I love both versions but the b/w has me unable to look away!!

☼¨`*•.♥Rocío♥.•*¨`☼ said...

Aww this is so Beutiful!
♥♥♥

Julia said...

Gorgeous!!!

Christal said...

Beautiful, Angie! I love both too, don't know that I could choose either! The texture is gorgeous though, it really does add to the pics!

Elizabeth said...

I think both are gorgeous, and although I'm normally a lover of black and white....the colors in the color version are breathtaking! Wonderful job!!

Shae said...

I really love the b/w one!

Julie Rivera Photography said...

What a gorgeous pair they are! I bet there are quite a few gems from that series of pictures. The texture does a nice job of focusing attention on them and enhancing the background enough to be interesting but not obtrusive.

shopannies said...

great picture

Kelsey said...

Lovely image and the texture is divine! Nice job!

Mrs. B said...

The colors are beautiful!

I Heart Faces said...

The color version is magical! It looks like they are in a painting. Just beautiful.
- Amy

Lena said...

What a tender moment. I love the color version as well. There's such a beautiful warm glow. Fantastic job!

Melissa G. said...

Wow! I love it! The colored version looks like a painting. Beautiful!

Tezzie said...

Beautifully subtle...love it!!

Killlashandra said...

Lovely edit. I like the color one, somehow it adds a bit of softness I like to the image whereas the b/w seems a bit stark. I like the warmth. :)

Sarah said...

Nice. I actually like the black & white the best! :)

Kathy said...

Awesome, I love them both.

Marla said...

They are perfect... I don't even know which one I like more.

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Dana-from chaos to Grace said...

I LOVE the color version best too! I love that it looks like a painting! OH GORGEOUS! You are sooooo good!

I put the SOOC shot of the original photo in mine. Is that not allowed? I showed the before and after.

Hmmm...guessing I should change it. LOL

Braley Mama said...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SHOT!

Braley Mama said...

awesome!!!!

Lolli said...

Wow, Angie! That's amazing!!

mel @ the larson lingo said...

stunning!!!! great shot & fun texture!

Merlot said...

Oh, how gorgeous! You are so talented :)

Adrienne in Ohio said...

I love them both!

Anonymous said...

Thank u :-) check out that emo boy one at this blog:
http://emo--boys.blogspot.com

Kerry said...

Gorgeous image - the texture works so well on the gorgeous colors in the first one!

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