Month: October, 2009
Photo Editing Lessons
October 30, 2009 Lessons & Workshops
Meet Joan- an absolutely fabulous model who hired me earlier in the week to do some updated head shots. She was fantastic enough to humor me with the artsy shots, too… I loooove working on my art.
So what makes this image “Art?” Well, there are lots of reasons but to begin with- it did not come out of the camera looking this way. LOL. I did work in Photoshop to give it this final finish. This image has already brought me some terrific feedback from many amazing photographers + viewers out there. And, “wow” this week I have really been swamped with emails/facebook messages that are inquiring about my one-on-one email photo editing lessons. I just thought it was a great image to use in my post today.
Some of you know that I do hold a teaching certificate and am selectively willing to share knowledge with those who desire it. Eventually I will update my website with a section of information pertaining to these sessions but for now- here is the scoop for anyone who wants to know.
- I accept LIMITED amounts of students per month due to time restrictions but currently DO still have some availability for November.
- Lessons are given once a week via email and are 3-part in format
- Hands on application + evaluation from me personally for every lesson.
- Lesson topics are custom designed per client desire and open to all skill levels
- Lessons are completed using Layers in Photoshop Elements, PSCS2, PSCS3, PSCS4 or Corel…especially for color toning and use of textures!! (like pictured below)
Please send me a note for complete price list and/or a list of sample topics
I can be reached at jenlynnalder@aol.com or on Facebook.
Autumn Beauty (Northville, Michigan Children Photographer)
October 29, 2009 Kids
OK, I confess… I worked this session a little faster because today is Mom’s Birthday and I know how much she wanted to see them….
Cuteness Cubed (Northville, Michigan Children Photographer)
October 27, 2009 Family, Kids, Special Promotions
So I finally had a chance to meet up with 3 of the cutest kids around. Bad weather set us back a couple of times but Mom was able to make the trip from Michigan’s west coast last week.
Yep, lots of fun!! It was colder than we anticipated but the kids did GREAT. I cannot wait to work with them again in the future. They were very cooperative and I love the colors Mom dressed them in. Have a look- 







Autumn in Michigan
October 23, 2009 My Life
Yay! Autumn color has peaked here in Michigan. Being in Aruba for nearly two weeks at the start of October was bittersweet for me this year. Yes, I was able to sit on an amazing white sand beach of the Caribbean and soak up the sun BUT…I had to miss a big chunk of my favorite season here. That is the truth. It is just absolutely gorgeous outside (when it doesn’t rain all day, like today for example, LOL).
Believe it or not, I actually had an opportunity to step outside for an hour or two the other day and grab some pictures of it. I have been swamped with trying to catch up so it was really a treat. These images are simple though…and were all taken within 10 minutes from where I live. Oh, and I have been feeling artsy lately, so these were quickly photoshopped and meant to be painterly in appearance. Enjoy them!
Thanks for letting me share…. stay tuned for some terrific upcoming shoot posts!!!
Miss Chelsey T. (Detroit, Michigan Child Photographer)
October 22, 2009 Kids
Good Morning everyone!
I wanted to show you a handful of images from my mini-session with 2 year old Chelsey T. the other day. If you are a Fan of mine on Facebook, you may have already seen these ones but Chelsey’s parents do not have accounts on the social network so I am putting up their sneak peek here as well.
I grabbed these shots of her with the last light of the day- and it was getting cooooooold but she was a good sport. She stayed super warm in her pink hooded coat which is more than I can say for myself.
Oh and sitting in the yellow chair was her favorite thing to do. …of course, that is if you don’t count munching on a mini 3 musketeers bar that I bribed her with. (per Mom’s suggestion) LOL.























It was awesome seeing you and your mini-me again! Stay in touch 







































