Photo Editing

So my project this week has been photo editing. I am overwhelmed but feel like I have learned SOOOO much!

My first project was a picture I took on vacation last summer. It needed some straightening, because apparently the ocean was crooked that day, and I also did a little boosting of the color.
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My second project was a little more complex. I took one of the shots from last week's maternity session and worked on the skin tones and color balance.
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I know I still have a LOOOOONG way to go, but it has been fun to learn these things. I just hope that tomorrow I can remember it all!