Dear previous neighbors of 20 Michael Rd, Fort Edward, NY

We're sorry for ever burning. I know we had a wood stove at one point and we occasionally made a bon-fire when we were stinkers, but we have learned our lesson now and really hope we can be forgiven. We would like to stop the "what comes around goes around" asap so please accept our sincerest apology.

--The Greene's.

Enhancement of the month October 2011

Based on the previous post about black and white images.
http://www.outoftheordinary.biz/enhancements.html

Professional Grayscale (Black & White)

Many get confused by your average black and white image and think just anyone or any program can do it; when if fact that is not true. I always include in my wedding packages many versions with many photo versions. Some of them include artsy, accent colors, b/w and sepia tone all while going through them and seeing what pops out to me. Not every image transfers to black and white nicely and sometimes images only stand out well in black and white. I once had the comment "You included b/w images that anyone could do." Not so! When changing an image to grayscale there should be changes made in contrast and brightness. The image should pop as a black and white otherwise there is no sense in doing so. Here are a couple examples of before and after and I'll let you but the judge. (See October 2011 enhancement of the month post to see the before/after effect even better!)

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Writing a blog!
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson
CRAVING: To rid this headache
NEEDED A MOMENT: paving
BEST MOMENT: the fresh air of the forest

Thank you!

After receiving a very nice comment, thank you John, it made me realize that I guess I did O.K. back then. We've had a rough year or two with our illness from the house and although we got off track I hope to be on a new tract soon. Lots of stuff coming this winter. I am finishing my season up now of weddings and onto projects I've been lagging on. I've been sitting on so many topics that I'm forgetting them before I'm able to write them all down or post. Amazing how the creative brain works. That's all for now; back to processing for me! Ta-Ta! Ps. I am SO changing the archives back to the right side... it's killing me.

Victims of Hurricane Irene

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims of Hurricane Irene. Many local families, friends and customers have been effected and have suffered unbelievable damage. We wish them a safe recovery in rebuilding their homes and lives.

For those who have lost everything we offer, when possible, free replacement discs of their photos we have taken. When you are ready please let us know.

~Out of the Ordinary
Holly & Jim Greene~

Color accent - IN or OUT?

Professional photographers across the nation say the color accent [where the photo is b/w while bouquets is in color] trend is over while customers are saying they still love them. I say it depends on how it's done and what is popping out. It has to be artistic and tastefully done. When I highlight different objects it keeps it new. And hey, if the customers want it, I will continue. I say they just can't do it as good as me so they want it gone, ha! What do you think?

Testing photo size

I am revamping the blog so I can post bigger photos! Thanks for your patience.