MCP Actions Blueprint - Murphy

I'm sharing another blueprint of a photo edited using the MCP Mini Fusion action from MCP Actions as an entry to win the new set of MCP Lightroom presets!

The top photo is the before, the bottom photo is the after.

Here are the steps I took to edit the photo:
1) Used Spot Healing Brush tool to get rid of white spec under left eye
2) Ran MCP Mini Fusion
3) Increased Clarify layer to 60% and masked off background
4) Increased Warm Tint layer to 65%
5) Turned on Pink Cadillac layer at default opacity
6) Used Darken layer to darken edges of photo
7) Added Hue/Saturation layer (with no adjustments) set to Overlay blend mode at 44% opacity

MCP Actions Blueprint - Dillon

I'm sharing a blueprint of a photo edited using the MCP Mini Fusion action from MCP Actions as an entry to win the new set of MCP Lightroom presets!

The top photo is the before, the bottom photo is the after.

Here are the steps I took to edit the photo:
1) Ran MCP Mini Fusion
2) Increased Clarify layer to 90% and masked off skin and background
3) Increased Hazy layer to 40%
4) Increased Warm Tint layer to 50%
5) Turned on On Cloud Nine layer at 40% opacity
6) Turned on Cool Blue Sea layer at 15% opacity
7) Turned on Pink Cadillac layer at default opacity
8) Used Darken layer to darken background
9) Added levels layer and masked to only brighten eyes
10) Added general levels layer
9) Added Hue/Saturation layer (with no adjustments) set to Soft Light blend mode at 55% opacity and masked off shirt

MCP Actions Blog - Project 52, Week 36

"Bookworm"
Week 36 - MCP 52 Week Project Theme: Thirst for Knowledge

I have a thirst for knowledge when it comes to photography! Most of my research is done online, but I've broken down and purchased a few books, as well.

MCP Actions Blog - Project 52, Week 35

"Laid Back"
Week 35 - MCP 52 Week Project Theme: Lazy

I love lazy weekend mornings, and obviously so does my son. There's something so relaxing about putting your feet up and hanging out in your pj's for as long as you want.

MCP Actions Blog - Project 52, Week 34

"Storytime"
Week 34 - MCP 52 Week Project Theme: Connections

So many connections here... Father and son enjoying a few minutes of storytime together and my connections to each of them. To me, there is no stronger connection than family.

Pet Week at I Heart Faces!

I've always had "mutts" for pets and our dog Murphy is no exception. He's a mix of Australian Cattle Dog and something else, we're not sure what, but the combination made for a beautiful dog who is a perfect addition to our family.

If you are considering adding a pet to your family, please don't forget to consider adopting from a local shelter or pet rescue organization. We adopted Murphy in 2005 and he has been a joyful part of our family ever since!

MCP Actions Blog - Project 52, Week 33

"Time Flies"
Week 33 - MCP 52 Week Project Theme: Slow Down & Look Back

"Watch this, Mommy! Watch this!" my son yells to me as he zooms past on his little bike. It seems like such a short time ago we were just bringing him home from the hospital after he was born a month early. He just turned 3 and the time has gone by so quickly. I wish I could make it slow down. He looks back at me, "Watch me, Mommy!" and time stops for just a second as he smiles, but then he takes off again, ready for the next adventure...



Also, my photo for this week was picked as a top 10 featured photo on another photographer's blog. Check it out here!