by Misti on September 22, 2010
Do you “Like” me?…on Facebook that is. I would love for you to join in on the fun with me! I often post links on my FB page to photography-related articles and giveaways I find interesting. I also post all of the latest Love that Shot news there (giveaways, features, new tutorials, etc), as well as my regular blog posts. And just because I love ya, I’m giving away a set of my Olde World Collection Photo Textures to one of my Facebook friends…will it be you? Click here to view all of the details!
by Misti on September 20, 2010
I love it when it rains. The clouds that come along with a rainstorm never fail to amaze me.
I shot this photo while Steve and I were out for a little drive Sunday afternoon. We stopped on a hill to take in the view overlooking the valley. As we turned around to head back to the car, we saw these beautiful clouds whisping over the rise toward us. The scene took my breath away.
Photo edited in Photoshop, using Photo Veils from Love that Shot.
Do you have a favorite photo you’d like to share? Click on over to my friend Darcy’s website and share your Sweet Shots!
by Misti on September 19, 2010
Steve and I took a relaxing Sunday drive together this afternoon. And of course, along the way I had to stop and take some photos…I couldn’t help myself, there were these pretty little wild sunflowers along the side of the road just begging to be photographed.
Now, as many of you may know…I’m terrified of bugs. Any kind of bug really…spiders, bees, ants, the list goes on and on. I’m always very aware of where the bugs are when I’m photographing flowers. Today, there were bees. So I positioned myself far enough away from them. I thought I was safe, so I found my camera settings, moved into place, focused…and saw this little guy staring back at me! I squealed and jumped a few feet, but was able to press the capture button in the process. I’m surprised that this shot is as in-focus as it is!
So my tip for this week? When photographing flowers, check the back for bugs. And if you find one…stay calm. You could end up with a pretty cool shot! 
Share your fun tips and photos with us this week in the Love Your Shot! | Link-Up.
I edited this photo in Photoshop, using Photo Veils and Textures from Love that Shot.
by Misti on September 10, 2010
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…Christmas?…really? That’s right, I’m so excited to announce my debut holiday card templates at Love that Shot! It’s no secret that Christmas is my favorite holiday. Needless to say, I had a blast designing these Christmas cards. It took me back to this time last year when I was putting the finishing touches on my wedding invitations. There is so much about this season that inspires me…when I think of Christmas, I think of curling up on the sofa with a steamy cup of hot cocoa, snow covered evergreens out my window, and the aroma of cinnamon sticks and pine needles filling the air. This was the inspiration for the textures, colors, and images you see in these little beauties. I hope you enjoy the touch of elegance they’ll add to your holiday greetings this year!
Click on over to Love that Shot to see larger images and learn more about what’s included in my new Joyeux Noel Collection.
by Misti on September 9, 2010
My tip for the Love Your Shot! Link-Up this week?…look for a unique point of view. Don’t be afraid to look silly while photographing your subject! For my photo below, I was practically laying down on the side of a country dirt road. Of course, I had a spotter to make sure I wouldn’t get run over (thanks, Mom!). I’m so glad I tried this different angle…it would have been a completely different shot, had I been standing up…capturing more of a traditional landscape with fields and mountains in the distance. I love the simplicity of this photo, the grass against the blue sky gives it just the right amount of contrast.
Do you have a tip you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you, so click on over to Love that Shot and link-up your photos!
by Misti on September 7, 2010
My husband, Steve loves to fish. He loves angling almost as much as he loves football…almost. It’s more of a hobby for the off seasons, but he loves it nonetheless. He loves the thrill of the fight…the anticipation of having the BIG one on the line…ummm…maybe next time, Steve! 
Photo edited in Photoshop, using Photo Veils from Love that Shot.
This photo sums up what my summer was all about…relaxing and enjoying the outdoors with my husband. It’s just too funny…I had to post it for both of these challenges this week…
by Misti on August 30, 2010
Have you seen the giveaway going on over at Love that Shot? We have a special treat for you this week! Our brother, Ren makes these gorgeous leather cuff bracelets and we’re giving you the chance to win one! Just click on over to Love that Shot for the details! And good luck!
by Misti on August 30, 2010
I was looking back through my photos from the summer and I can’t get over how many I snapped at the Classic Car Cruise in July. Total count = 1,573. Wow, now that’s a lot of photo-takin’! As I was browsing, I found a few that I’d like to edit…and several that I should just delete! That’s the thing with moving cars…you have to expect that you’ll end up with some blurry ones.
I pulled this one out to edit for two reasons: one, it’s a photo of a Mustang and that in and of itself requires a second look, and two, the composition caught my eye. So here’s my Sweet Shot of the week. Do you have a favorite photo you’d like to share? Click on over to my friend Darcy’s website and share your Sweet Shots!
Photo edited in Photoshop, using Photo Veils from Love that Shot.
by Misti on August 26, 2010
It’s that time again, time for the Love Your Shot! Link-Up. This week I’m featuring the color red…it’s happy, exciting, and dynamic…and it’s my favorite color. What better way to feature red than with a red rose…
Whenever I’m shooting flowers, I always look for opportunities to combine them with man-made materials, such as wrought iron fencing, gates, or wooden structures. Including these elements in the composition adds contrast and gives it a unique quality. I shot this photo in the evening and wanted to experiment with adding just a touch of grain to my photo. I used a very high ISO of 1600. My exposure time was 1/100 sec. with my f-stop set to f5.6. I love the results! And with the addition of a vertical texture from my Olde World Collection, my photo was complete.
How do you experiment with your photos? Do you try different settings that are outside your comfort zone? Do you like to combine different elements or experiment with unique compositions? We’d love to hear your tips, so click on over to Love that Shot and link-up your photos!
by Misti on August 24, 2010
A business just isn’t a business without these little guys. Last night, I put the finishing touches on our new Love that Shot business cards. They’re at the printer as we speak! Although Michelle and I do most of our business interaction online, on occasion we have the opportunity to meet a few photographer peeps offline as well. So it’s always a good rule of thumb to carry a few cards with you, just in case. You never know when an opportunity will come up…and now we’re prepared to whip these little beauties out at a moment’s notice!
The photo above shows the front view of the card, as well as the back view. Cards have been printed full color on heavy-duty 15 pt. card stock, with a UV gloss coating to give the cards a bright vibrant finish. Visit Overnight Prints for more information.
