I have been the worst at taking photos on this trip! The good news is, I am really enjoying the trip. So much so that I want to enjoy the moments while they are happening rather than hiding behind my camera. I have so many stories I want to write about but I just haven’t wanted to sit in front of the computer.

Here are a few photos from the week.

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How sad is it that I am in Maui with 2 cameras and the only photo I have taken is with my phone!

Here is my “weekly winner”

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This week it was fun to work on a photo that is different from what I usually do.

I really didn’t think this photo needed a lot of work. I increased the curves and then increased the contrast a bit. I lightened up the cowboy’s face, too. Then I ran an action from MCP Actions called “Grammie’s Old Fashioned Vintage”. That’s about it!

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Here are my favorites from the week:

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I know I should probably be posting some Thanksgiving photos, but you know what? I didn’t take any. I don’t think anyone in my family took a single photo on Thanksgiving. So instead I’ll show you some of this fun urban shoot I did this week.

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I have been busy editing this week. I’m trying to get all my orders out as soon as possible so I can concentrate on getting ready for Christmas.

Here are a few more cute photos of Baby Tripp.

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Here is what I did: (sorry no time to post my steps today)

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I have been taking a flash photography course at the University of Utah for the past few weeks. I have had a Speedlite for almost 2 years, but I had no idea how to really use it. I learned quite a bit in the class. Last night was the last class where we got to actually use everything we learned. I brought my background stands and used all of my own equipment. I brought Emma as a model and I got to use the new petti skirt that I got for my birthday. (Thanks Vicky!) It was fun to set everything up myself and see that I can use what I have and get some nice studio pictures. Hopefully I’ll get to do more of it in the future. I’m thinking this winter is a great time to practice!