Say Cheese!
You guys know how I love taking pictures, right?
And how Pioneer Woman got me all addicted to Photoshop. Photoshop Elements that is, Version 6.
See, PW does these amazing things with what she calls "actions". Basically, you push a button and it does all the technical stuff for you. Sounds great, right?
Well, if I had sprung for the $600 professional version of Photoshop, these actions abound. But, to keep my marriage intact, I went for the less expensive Elements version and just prayed that one day there would be some "actions" for us cheap chicks.
Well, ladies, this weekend, I found some!
I even figured out how to install them on my Mac.
My favorite action is "Acid Washed"
Took this regular picture:
And made it into this:
I just opened by picture in Photoshop E and pushed the Acid Wash button. Amazing.
Here's another beauty.
Before:
After:
Look at those freckles pop! I just love the gritty, bright colors.
Then, I ran the "Porcelain" and "Rustic Charm" Actions on a picture from my girl, E's bridal shower:
Don't you just love the look? Reminds me of I Love Lucy.
So, if you have Elements, you can now do actions!!! You can buy them a la carte or a whole set, like I did. EZ Actions is where I got mine. I bought the whole set, but you could definitely get away with just the "Photoblast Wow" set.
Now I am off to look for more.
And how Pioneer Woman got me all addicted to Photoshop. Photoshop Elements that is, Version 6.
See, PW does these amazing things with what she calls "actions". Basically, you push a button and it does all the technical stuff for you. Sounds great, right?
Well, if I had sprung for the $600 professional version of Photoshop, these actions abound. But, to keep my marriage intact, I went for the less expensive Elements version and just prayed that one day there would be some "actions" for us cheap chicks.
Well, ladies, this weekend, I found some!
I even figured out how to install them on my Mac.
My favorite action is "Acid Washed"
Took this regular picture:
And made it into this:
I just opened by picture in Photoshop E and pushed the Acid Wash button. Amazing.
Here's another beauty.
Before:
After:
Look at those freckles pop! I just love the gritty, bright colors.Then, I ran the "Porcelain" and "Rustic Charm" Actions on a picture from my girl, E's bridal shower:
Don't you just love the look? Reminds me of I Love Lucy.So, if you have Elements, you can now do actions!!! You can buy them a la carte or a whole set, like I did. EZ Actions is where I got mine. I bought the whole set, but you could definitely get away with just the "Photoblast Wow" set.
Now I am off to look for more.
***UPDATED**** Apparently you can buy the real Photoshop on Ebay for a great price (read the comments). I highly recommend going this route instead of Elements, as PW and others give our FREE actions. So put the money toward the software, not the actions!
Comments
'Cause you know I'll be sitting on his lap at the mall.
We have HOT Santas here in Ohio. Straight from GQ.
Okay, I'm kidding. Kind of. They are actually from Senior Citizens GQ, but they're still great. And I have sat on SC's lap when the kids wouldn't do it otherwise.
I'll do just about anything for a photo op.
Where was I? Oh, yeah...your pictures look great. I really love the bridal shower one.
I love the bridal shower pic, so cute!
I stalked on over from Dai's blog...just wanted to say that I got the full blown photoshop off eBay for $300. Still alot but at half off retail (or better) it's not bad if you really want to get into actions! I am just starting to learn the program, but have downloaded all PW's actions and it's great! If anyone is thinking about buying Elements, check out eBay first...
Great advice!
I think I will move on up to photoshop soon, and will definitely go to ebay first.
I want those PW actions somethin' fierce.
Enjoy!
Think I'd fry my brain if I tried that. But I still want to win the photoshop your giving away!!
D says if I win it then you can come over to our house and drink all the beer you want. For a cover charge of course.
And, Heather up there...I'm heading to Ohio this December for some of that hot (Senior) Santa lovin'!
The current version of photoshop is the CS3. Well...I bought the CS2 off ebay for under a $100. New. Sealed in the box. With full warranty, tech support, and everything.
I am waiting for Javier the photoshop pool boy to pour me a Coke Zero and whisper to me about the magic of photoshop...
I've found several free sources of actions for Photoshop Elements. Coffeeshop's are great, and there are some from OptikVerve Labs and Graficalicus. There are links on my blog at www.DigitalPhotographyForMoms.net.
Erin
Hey, E, those cute undies look like they are going to be WAAAY to big for you...send 'em my way.
And I'm so glad you're feeling better and not sounding like eight year old smoker.
Much Love
Anissa
Have been wanting photoshop forever, def. plan on checking out ebay, first.
Love you!
That acid wash effect is so awesome. All those details you would have missed. And boy, does it make teeth white!
Em
That's awesome. I should play with it more. My hubby just bought some new version. He's the one that uses it the most. I might have to make it MY hobby now.
Michelle :)
BTW I just realised your in Socal... where about are you? Maybe we need to have a blog meet up! lol Angie at 7 clown circus just moved out to socal too!!
I love how your photos turned out!
I'm going to download ez actions now!!
Hey...you never posted your art...I wanna see!
that [engaged] girl
Can you stop by when you have a chance? I know you're busy saving Padawans in distress and all, but I think you'll like it?
It's a lot easier online than in real life, though. I wish that wasn't the case.
I found you through Tattooed Minivan Mom.
:) The photos came out beautifully!!!!!!!
I would love to be able to write on my photos
E