Inspiring photo of the week

I just discovered The Modern Type photography recently, and I love their stuff. This shot is from an engagement shoot with a couple that looks like they were a lot of fun to work with. This particular image stood out for me, largely because of the background and composition, but also because she caught such an intimate moment.



Of course, it doesn't hurt when your models are good looking :)

Inspiring photo of the week

Well, I used to think my flower shots were pretty good.

Then I saw this one. Sigh.



I found this one in an article from Smashing Magazine on stunning pictures. Seriously, go check it out -- some of the photos are absolutely ridiculous.

The final wedding of the season

I know, I know, I've been completely delinquent on the blog this month. Life has been crazy, but after this weekend, wedding season is over for us. I love summer, but I'm looking forward to fall hopefully being a bit more calm.

In the meantime, here are some pictures from the wedding we attended this past weekend. The groom was Geoff's best man at our wedding, and Geoff was one of his groomsmen. Even though this is a friend of Geoff's from college, I love both the bride and groom too, so it was a great time.















And the goodbye at the bar the night before the wedding

HELP re: Photoshop

Geoff got me Photoshop Elements for my birthday. Which is great, because somehow Picnik was just not cutting it anymore.

So last night I installed the software, opened a picture and realized.....I have no clue how to use Photoshop.

Any suggestions for web sites or books that can help me get started? Help a wannabe photographer out!