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Capturing the Holidays in Photos {Adobe Photoshop Elements}
Nov 24, 2014 by Dara 28 Comments
It’s that time of year when we try to capture the magic of the season. If I walk away with a great photo of the kids building a snowman, my mum and mother-in-law dressed up as reindeer on Christmas morning (every year folks…it’s a treasured tradition!) or a tableful of holiday appetizers, I’m more than happy.
Before I really understood my camera, or had any experience with post-process, I ended up with yellow-tinged food photos or family photos that were less than memorable. Whether you have a fancy camera or are shooting with your iPhone, it’s possible to capture those moments, and make them look even better in post-process,…
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