One of the things I love about the internet and blogging and photography bloggers is how much fun it is to share info. Several people asked about my frog photo shoot. So, rather than email them, which is what I usually do when I respond to people. I thought it would be fun to do a second post on how I did it.
So, here goes...
We have this bathroom that no one ever uses. It has a great window light source and it is the perfect backdrop for a frog's portrait. See
By placing him in the corner of the tub, I had a perfect white backdrop. (Yes, I did clean that tub and remember no one uses it anyway.) :D
Here is my SOOC (straight out of camera shot) SOOC just means "unedited" no stuff has been done to it in Lightroom or Photoshop.
Here is where the fun comes in.
1. Opened it in Lightroom 2 and adjusted the "dingy" dark feel by using one of the FREE 140 presets from onOneSoftware. They are awesome and you can download them by clicking here.
2. Sent it over to Photoshop and applied the group action called "Urban Cover Model" from MCP actions because after all even a frog needs a little glamour.
3. Finally I added the frame that is free over at MCP actions.
And that is how I ended up with this.
Oh, and if you want to make the frog smile and you have PS CS2 or above....
Go into Filters>then into "Liquify"> then use the "finger tool" and move those pixels around until its just right. :D
Boybarian Dad this is how big he was.
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19 comments:
This photo is still making me laugh. That smile... Urban Cover Model? Wonder if they figured on having it used on a frog. You are so creative.
We have a home theater (in the house when we bought it). The screen is an 5x8 white-painted drywall. It works great as a backdrop, too, but the lack of good window plus dark walls means I usually use a flash. ...not that I am in your league photog-wise...
I love it, thank you for sharing your steps. I am loving learning...
forgive me, but i'm impressed with the frog sitting there for the photo. he didn't jump off a million times?
what a fabulous shot. so fun.
Good job my friend! The pic is incredible!
Now I would never think of the bathtub...amazingly brilliant!
sandy toe
Very cool! You turned his frown upside down :)
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
You seriously need to print and frame that. Hang it in your school room. He can be your mascot. haha!
Such a handsome froggy, love him!
Great post! You have a beautiful family. I too am a HS mom. Its great to see all ths HS families thoughout the blogs. http://catherineanne5.blogspot.com/
beth that was great! Thanks for sharing. Thanks also for coming to my blog to encourage/support/pray and love on our family. Thank you!
Like always...Great post...and info!
tee hee...you totally rocked that. so funny, and adorable.
Oh my goodness - how cute is that?! I need to go read through your posts to see the original one now. So cool!
AH HA...so this is why you are not answering the phone! Too busy mixing it up with the rich and famous, Kermits and the like.;)
Love the pics...you are too funny. I think you should consider a children's book of different animals showing different emotions...it would be a best seller!
love ya
K
This is so stinkin cool. Thanks for sharing that, and heck even posting me on your blog :).
I never knew there were frogs out there with a orange color to them.
Great idea on using the tub.
Thanks
B Dad
What great tips! I love it. Thank you for this tutorial. I can't wait to see your Easter picture this week. I know it will be stunning!
I LOVE it! That is fantastic...now I want that action. The colors are absolutely fantastic! Gotta love MCP! :)
I just stumbled onto your site and OMG you are fabulous honey! just fabulous! And I love that photo bloggers are so great at sharing. Look through the lens makes everything look different! Think how great the world would be if they all felt the same as us! Have a great day and thanks for sharing!
Tricia
Beth, can you shoot me the link for finding that free frame? I'm not seeing it (she says, as she goes back to look...).
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I read every comment and appreciate them all. Beth