Enhance Your Photos

Updated on January 24, 2020

One of my goals for this new year is to improve my photography skills. Both in taking the original photos as well as in how I edit them. Looking back over my original blog posts, I can definitely say I have come a long way! But, I am always looking to learn more and find new tips and tricks on how to really make my pictures shine.

I am lucky enough to be an affiliate for Life-n-Reflection. When Kristy offered me the chance this month to try out the Strawberry Kiss Overlays I jumped at the chance to use these beautiful overlays to enhance some photos I have taken this month.

I am still learning the ins and outs of Photoshop Elements. The more I learn, the more I really love it! If you are like me and don’t really know what you are doing, Kristy offers a great tutorial on how to use these overlays here: Seasonal Overlay Video Tutorial.

The first photo I started with was of a flower I received in a bouquet from my aunt when she came to visit. This flower is gorgeous and graduates from light pink to darker pink tips.

Here is the original photo I took straight out of the camera:

Now don’t let me fool you. This was one of about 10 pictures I took of this flower. This happened to be my favorite shot I took. My piece of advice to you – take a TON of pictures. Especially since almost everyone uses a digital camera now and you don’t have to worry about paying for processing film. Try different angles, settings, etc. until you get a shot you like!

After some basic editing, I added two of the overlays – number 1 and 2 (the kit comes with four different overlays).

Isn’t that fun? It only takes a few simple clicks and you have this gorgeous picture!

Next, I took a picture I just love of my son looking out the window at the snow. Funny story – this was a day or two after Ground Hog day and we had just found out that Spring would be coming early. So, he says to me, “How can it be snowing (in a very tearful voice)? I thought we were supposed to have an early Spring?” I felt so bad for him that we were not quite there yet!

This picture turned out really dark. It isn’t awful, but not really great either. I again did some basic edits to lighten it up and then I added the number 4 overlay. This picture definitely expresses my love for my little guy!

Another great tool Kristy offers in her shop is her Mini Canvases. I was able to try out the Sweetheart Mini Canvases.

These are great for adding a little something to your photos to really take them to the next level. They are also great for adding to digital scrapbook pages. I printed this beauty out and trimmed around the edges. It is now posted on my bulletin board. I love having beautiful pictures to inspire me while I am working!

Kristy has been sweet enough to offer a free overlay for you to try out for yourself. Isn’t it adorable? I need to find some babies to take photos of! Download: Love Spell Overlay

Disclosure: I am an affiliate for Life-n-Reflection. I receive products to try out and review. All opinions are 100% my own and I only recommend products that I really love myself!
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Kristy LifenReflection says

March 1, 2013 at 2:21 pm

Laura,
Your overlay blending and layers are FANTASTIC!!
What a sweet kiddo too!

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