Category Archives: out of camera vs. complete edit

maternity portraits | straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit “before” & “after”

Here’s another example of why it’s important to have pro gear but also pro-knowledge (for editing). I wanted to do a non-traditional color-pop for the final product. Not only to bring out her eyes, but because she and her hubby are non-traditional and I knew they’d like this overall feel! gear: 5D Mark II camera...

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straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit “before” & “after” 1-year-old portrait

I like showing straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit images so people can see the difference between a “proof” and what I actually deliver. I edit every image I deliver for a finished look. The finished look is sometimes dramatic, while other times it is more subtle. Like this one. I cleaned up a couple of stray...

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straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit “before” & “after” family portraits

Here’s another example of a straight out-of-camera shot compared to a complete edit. This is a FUN family – and I know getting a family portrait was something they wanted for three years! I wanted to convey a warm, summery moment and feel the final edit shows this! Aren’t they are beautiful family?! This was...

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straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit “before” & “after” kids portraits

Kids photography is so much fun! I love spending time with young people and capturing their personality. The last thing I’m thinking about is telling them to brush the hair out of their eyes because it would break their concentration and “the moment” would be gone. This is a great example of that. The straight-out-of-camera...

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straight-out-of-camera vs. complete edit “before” & “after” 1-year-old portraits

Remember Baby S from last year? Here’s her First Day Hospital Portraits and also her 3-week old portrait session. She is 1-year-old now!  Time flies by! Baby S and has acquired the nick-name Bean. Isn’t she as cute as pie?! I still have some editing to do before I can post Bean’s entire blog preview,...

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