Ted's camera has been found, but unfortunately, not in the best of shape. We can't be sure what is broken, but it turns itself off and doesn't take photos. Which kind of defeats the purpose of it, really.
I hate having a silent blog, so thought that I would share a different type of 'No bad photos' project that I am working on. I have been working on a lifebook memory album that is to be a gift at her surprise 60th (she's apparently not on the net much, and I have been given permission to share this, so don't worry, I won't ruin the surprise!)
I hate having a silent blog, so thought that I would share a different type of 'No bad photos' project that I am working on. I have been working on a lifebook memory album that is to be a gift at her surprise 60th (she's apparently not on the net much, and I have been given permission to share this, so don't worry, I won't ruin the surprise!)
Unfortunately, there are not many photos to use in the book. There are no childhood photos- the oldest photo is taken on her wedding day. Also, there are very few pictures, as she is a Mum and- you guessed it- all the pics were taken of the kids. So we have a collection of just over 30 images to use, to tell a life story! So even though some pictures are blurred, over exposed, have average composition, and other problems, there is no other option- I have to use them.
To begin with I have scanned them in at 1200dpi. This isn't for any particular reason, simply because I can. It gives me the best quality and lets me have a large image to work with in Photoshop. I use alot of CS3's automatic setting for colour, etc.
The importance of each photo is the story it tells, and so by focusing on that we have been able to begin telling a story using a special collection of pictures.
This is one of my favourites so far- they focus on happy times and a silly, laughing Lynne! As they are older photos, I used some worn overlays to give the feel that this is a collection of old pictures and treasured memories- which, it is.
Credits: Natali Fall delight; Natali the whisper about fall; Natali Variation; overlays by Shawnrey Mathis Distressing Photos
