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Katelyn


 

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Finalist BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  
Sweetness and Light
Sweetness and Light
This is a redo of a photo I submitted earlier in the month. The original looked way too cool after I uploaded it, so I learned how to soft-proof in different OS color spaces so I could try to maintain the warmth I wanted. I also decided to add the blend (from Heather McBride) just to mix things up.

AB B400 w/Giant softbox, my silver/gold reflector and my beautiful little model. I used my 24-105mm f/4 IS USM at 105mm @ f/6.3 @ 1/125th.

I feel like I am looking directly into her soul when I look at this photo. It captures how she is an old soul and wise beyond her years.

Michele Jo

 
 
 
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Michele, what a sweet portrait; great clarity, lighting and effects.


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August 31, 2007

 
- Maria Warren

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  beautiful love the effects nice job


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August 31, 2007

 

Shannon Edmonds
  Wow. She looks so creamy perfect. I have a similar light set up. I just got my bee and softbow a few months ago. I love seeing what others have done with thiers. This is just so polished perfect. You really can see through her eyes into her soul.


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August 31, 2007

 

Autum Rhoades
  So cute! Wonderful image, Michele! Congrats on your finalist!


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September 21, 2007

 

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  Beautifully done Michele! Congrats on this wonderful finalist. I loved reading your thoughts on this photo. Your model is beautiful and she looks so very sweet.


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September 21, 2007

 

Toni Riggs
  Beautiful image, congrats!


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September 21, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  So impressive, a gorgeous finalist!! Congratulations!!!


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September 21, 2007

 

Erin Tyler
  Beautiful! Congrats!


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September 21, 2007

 

Teresa Norris
  SO beautiful...just stunning. Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!


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September 21, 2007

 

Terri Beloit
  Excellent work, Michele! Love the subject and great work with the effects and colors! Congrats on being a finalist...it's well deserved!


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September 21, 2007

 

Alison Greenwood
  This is stunning! Congratulations on an incredible finalist!!!


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September 21, 2007

 

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!


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September 21, 2007

 

Wendy Bristol
  Beautiful finalist!


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September 21, 2007

 
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  Congratulations Michelle on your Finalist...Dominick


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September 21, 2007

 

Tayseera Al-Barram
  Amazing beauty, well done!! A big congratulations on this amazing finalist!!!


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September 21, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Michelle on your adorable finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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September 22, 2007

 

Amy Weiland
  This is beautiful work! I love the combination of background images. Very professional effect.


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September 22, 2007

 

Jennifer S
  Just beautiful Michelle!!


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September 23, 2007

 

Joan Kocak
  truly stunning, congrats to you!


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September 23, 2007

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Congrats!


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September 23, 2007

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Congrats!


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September 23, 2007

 

Susi Lawson
  Sooooo adorable! Congrats!


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September 23, 2007

 

Khotib Fitrian
  Very sharp and clear Janine, congrat!


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September 24, 2007

 

Michele Jo
  Thank you so much! :)


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September 24, 2007

 

Teresa Norris
  I think this is SO incredible...congratulations on a wonderful winner, Michele!!


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September 24, 2007

 

Chastity Abbott
  I love all the pink tones in this and the work you applied!!! Such a doll baby she is and those big catchlights are truly amazing!!!!! You did beautiful with this!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! :)


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September 24, 2007

 

Sharon King
  This is Beautiful! Congratulations!


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September 24, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on your well-deserved win!


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September 24, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner.


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September 24, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  This is the first--and only, so far--portrait I've ever added to my faves. Just sensational, everything about it. Thanks also for the info on how you made it. BIG congratulations on your very well-deserved win, Michele!


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September 24, 2007

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Beautifully composed and edited! How could you go wrong with that little face? Congrats!!!


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September 29, 2007

 
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  Michele, sweet portrait; excellent tones, clarity, lighting and effects; big congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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September 29, 2007

 

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  Love what you did with this and the picture is so precious. Great job! Congrats on your win!


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October 02, 2007

 

Michele Jo
  Thank you all so much.

This is my daughter -- she is just two years old. Last night she had a stroke and we don't yet know what the outcome will be. If you're the praying kind, please pray for her. She's an amazing little person.


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October 02, 2007

 

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  I'll pray right now. Be strong and of good courage. God knows the outcome and loves her more than we could ever imagine. Trust. Have faith. And pray. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. You will stay in my prayers.


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October 04, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Oh Michelle - your family is definitely in my prayers. I was just coming to comment on this amazingly gorgeous image, and when I read your note, my heart sank. She's beautiful, and I hope she is on the road to recovery. Be well.


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October 09, 2007

 

Tonya Shackelford
  I just came across this also and wanted to say what a beautiful daughter you have and this image is breathtaking of her. I am so sorry to see your comment above, my heart also dropped and the tears started coming when I read it. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to see some good news about your daughter.


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October 24, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful...you and her are in my prayers. Keep us posted.


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November 23, 2007

 

Michele Jo
 
 
 
Katelyn as recovered from her stroke with few deficits. If you met her, you'd probably never realize. We are so blessed and so grateful for all your prayers. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.


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January 31, 2008

 

Michele Jo
  Katelyn as recovered from her stroke with few deficits. If you met her, you'd probably never realize. We are so blessed and so grateful for all your prayers. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.


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January 31, 2008

 
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