Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Editing?!

If you like to edit photos, like I do, there is an almost unlimited supply of options! I like using Photoshop. Lightroom and the elements packages are great! But they are also costly! And I hear that they are done making the CD's now and want everyone to join the Creative Cloud online for a monthly charge!! I think that's BS but just my opinion...
I found a program on my computer, that I didn't know was there, that came with it! Its called Windows Live Photo Gallery! I make movies there a lot for my family that lives far away. I didn't know that you could also edit your photos there as well!!! Its not everything you could imagine, but gets the job done! Below I'll show you two before and after photos I edited using just this program. You can also organize all your pictures there very easily and tag certain people in them to find just that persons photos later! I think its pretty awesome and cannot wait to learn more! So for my last post of this week.... ENJOY!!!
Thanks!
Before:

After:






Very Simple. Love them!
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Printing your Pictures!

There are so many ways to print your photos now-a-days, its unbelievable! I have a few that I like to use, mainly Shutterfly! They are really good and fast. Good quality, good prices, and an array of different products! Very nice place! I thought I would tell you about some of the places I have used and what is good about them...

Shutterfly:
 I use shutterfly at least 5-6 times a year! For prints, gifts, photo books and so much more! I got my dad a fathers day mug last year and it turned out amazing! For my daughters first birthday this last January, I bought a 20 page photo book for my parents and in-laws for almost nothing!!! Really great place! Must check out!!

Vistaprint:
I use them for Business cards and such. I can only tell you that their cards are amazing and I love them! I like their calendars too. I only bought one but I'm sure the service stays the same! I really go for quality when I buy things such as prints, or business cards. I do get a lot for my buck with them too!

Shutterstock:
I haven't used them myself but my friend has and raves about them all the time! If you are interested in using a big company like this one, I will have a link below.

SnapFish:
I used Snapfish once for a photo book (before I found Shutterfly, but nothing against snapfish!). I loved the quality and easy build of the book but wanted more. More designs maybe... I'm not sure. So I kept looking but still used them for prints and I loved them very much! Great deals too!

And of course, You can always go to your local Walmart, Target, Walgreens, or CVS! They all are great as well. Some online printers, such as shutterfly, even let you order your prints from online and let you pick them up an hour later at these stores! I love that! Super easy, great products, and a good bang for your buck!!! If you have any that you use and would like to recommend, PLEASE tell me below! I would love to hear them and check them out!

www.shutterfly.com
 www.snapfish.com
 www.cvsphoto.com
 photos.walmart.com/walmart/howitworks
photo.walgreens.com
www.shutterstock.com
www.targetphoto.com

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