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I'm a hobbyist photographer, a school counselor, a health junkie, and a mom. But above all, I'm just a woman living my truth. My biggest happiness in life is to savour each moment while it happens. That's all. That's everything.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Selfie Shot -- I told you it was going to be creative.



I just have to say that it has been wonderful seeing everyone behind the camera. I love seeing these faces of my bloggy/photography/editing buddies!


Selfie shoot, part deux: the edit.

Sooc:

Um... yeah. So... this is me.


After receiving some criticism lately about my photos being too dark/underexposed/poor lighting/poor composition/etc, I knew I had to do something BIG with my edit.

I think I'll start that next week.

For now, here I am in all my freckly glory.


The edit:

Edit



And while this next one may appear to be a creative interpretation, this is what I look like in real life... if you close one eye and squint with the other, holding your hand up to shield the light and then just turn off the lights altogether.


Creative


No, really. This is what I look like. Trust me.



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Taken with my Canon Rebel XSi, and edited with PS Elements.








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31 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskMarch 3, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Seriously...that first edit is amazing. I love the focus on your eyes. WOW!

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  2. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Great edit, It really brought your eyes out!

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  3. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love your edit! And I love the freckles! And your sense of humor. :)

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  4. TaraMarch 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, love that edit...the light is amazing! Great job!

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  5. SusanMarch 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    WOW! Your eyes are stunning in the edit, and I love the lightness of the shot!

    I also like the sketched shot and hilarious narrative.

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  6. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    WOW! your 1st edit is GORGEOUS!!!! Well done!

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  7. MichelleMarch 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Great job! Very pretty.

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  8. HeidiMarch 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What a beautiful edit; your eyes really sparkle! Also dig the textured one!

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  9. ColleenMarch 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I've been waiting all week to see this edit! Love it. The light is perfect in your edit. And it is wonderful to see everyone's self portraits. (Although, I still like your new year's pic an awful lot!) ;)

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  10. julieMarch 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Stunning!! Your eyes look AMAZING!! :)

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  11. AshleyMarch 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    So pretty! Great job!

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  12. DeborahMarch 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Fabulous edit!! Your eyes are gorgeous, and a little known fact ... I've always wanted some of that freckly glory all my own! :) Oh yes, I've had some of the same trouble with my images being too dark/underexposed/poor lighting/poor composition, etc :( ... but, I'm busy working on it, and hoping to improve every little bit I can! This is my first time here for the Before and After challenge ... it's fun seeing everyone's entries! Already looking forward to next week! :) Have a great weekend!

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  13. Carla SMarch 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    So so pretty! Your eyes are to die for!

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  14. CourtneyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Ist edit is really WOW! Beautiful. Your eyes are stunning!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    wow, all I can say is wow!! Love, love, love you first edit!!

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  16. JessMarch 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Now who's been giving you a bad time about your photos!? Honestly.

    YAY you for being brave and playing along with a selfie challenge, never thought I'd see the day! ;)

    You are beautiful, in all your freckly glory, and your edit is breath-taking. Gorgeous!

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  17. KathleenMarch 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    You are so funny! Your eyes are amazing...don't know if you did something to them, but they're very pretty! :)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love your humor and this shot. You didnt disappoint with this edit. Bring on more of the same freckly glory ... I enjoyed getting a glimpse of your pretty face, my bloggy friend.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I still like the original photo, Koreen, but the edit is nice too...

    Hugs,
    Wendy

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  20. TiffanyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Love the edit....I was too scared to try this self portrait thing, maybe I will give it a try! Beautiful picture, your "eye" is the most lovely color. Thanks for visiting June Makes Six.

    Tiffany

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  21. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    The mood is what changed for me. The darker version felt more introspective, the lighter more hopeful.

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  22. AmyMarch 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    This is a great example of "From good to WOW!!" Your edit is gorgeous!

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  23. JulieMarch 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I have been wondering all week what you would do. It looks great!! ;)

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  24. TKWMarch 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oh baby, those eyes. Dear God, they pop.

    As a fellow freckle-face, I adore yours. Freckles are highly under-rated, in my opinion. Freckles have spunk.

    ps: I'd kill for lips like that.

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  25. Michelle RMarch 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    hum. You're adorable!!

    I ADORE your first edit -- it really brings YOU out!

    And I think your comments are too cute with your second edit!

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  26. jillconyersMarch 5, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Your first edit is amazing. And I love the composition that focuses on your eyes.

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  27. BrownieMarch 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Beautiful! I love how your eyes sparkle.

    and that last edit? I agree that's exactly how you would look if I took my glasses off and looked at you :)

    Thanks for coming to my blog!

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  28. cooperl788March 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Your edit is stunning, simply stunning! I love how your eyes stand out so much!

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  29. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I just have to say...1)I love your freckles and 2) You have some GORGEOUS eyes!

    Great edit! And loved your humor! :)

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  30. CourtneyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    You look beautiful...love your edit!

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  31. Secret Mom ThoughtsMarch 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You look gorgeous.

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