Special thanks to Photoshop and the Totally Rad Actions for this post!

I know I’m not great at editing photos, but in Karin and Forrest’s blog, I mentioned those pictures I took of them running through the sparklers, with the flash off. Well, I took some time to play with them, and here’s what I ended up with. It’s pretty impressive!

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FAB, right?? So, what were once throw-away photos, have now become some of my favorite from the day! It’s pretty amazing, and I’m so thankful that my camera, even “sans” flash, caught these great moments!

Are you understanding more what you’re paying for when it comes to wedding photography?? Wedding photographers, at least most of the photo-journalists that I work with, are masters at editing! They create GORGEOUS images from pictures that start out great, but not amazing. It is an art form. It is life expressed. It amazes me daily! Some of my favorite photographers that display their superb editing skills every time we work together:

Boutwell Studio [creators of the Totally Rad Actions]

Atrero Photography

Michael Norwood

Jason Q. Tran

The list goes on, but these four popped to the top of my head. Creating texture and rich color is such a huge thing when it comes to wedding photos! Take the time to shop around for the right photography style [and personality that comes with it] carefully when it comes to your wedding photos!