archived posts
Friday, October 12, 2012 by Kim Klassen 
Lately I've been loving square photos. It's funny, it goes in stages; from square to landscape to portrait. For several months, before the square thing, I was cropping almost everything 4 x 5.
Maybe it's an instagram thing....seeing the world squared? I'm not sure. But I do know I've always been drawn to square photos.
How 'bout you? Do you crop? Squares... love 'em? not so much? Share with us today.
Thursday, October 4, 2012 by Kim Klassen 
Oh my...such a crazy month September has been. Thank goodness for my boy Ben. If it wasn't for his sweet persistance each day; twice a day....I may just have missed all this...choosing to work rather than walk.
This fall has been extra lovely....so thankful for Ben's gentle push...and an iPhone to capture it all.
What's your world looking like these days? Share with us today.
Friday, September 28, 2012 by Kim Klassen 
Do you ever question why you are taking pictures? Does it ever feel like you are just going through the motions? This feeling hits me...now and then.....It comes in waves... and then it goes... the ebb and flow of creativity I suppose....
I find it helps to shoot with purpose... the goal... to create a meaningful picture.
I've been doing a lot of vision shooting lately. I have a vision in my head; a picture or a mood I want to create... some days it comes together, others not so much. I may see an image that sparks an idea... or perhaps it's a feeling I want to portray... In my photo up top I was trying to share my mood.....a little uncertain, a little sad.... a little unsure....
Tell us... show us... how do you bring meaning to your photos? What works for you? Share with us today....
Friday, September 14, 2012 by Kim Klassen 
a subtle retouch - mouse over to see the before
I'm super psyched about Totally Rads new action set, Pro Retouch 2.0. Wow...it's crazy..... I can't imagine how pumped pro photographers/retouchers must be. It's really quite incredible.
Retouching is a LOT of work...very tedious.... Totally Rad has made the process easy....and dare I say fun!?! Honestly, this set would be fab for any and all. I love it!
I put together a little video for you to check out...A little walk-through retouch....
For more info on Pro Retouch 2.0 zip over to Totally Rad and check it out. They have lots of demos.... so you can watch the magic unfold. It's awesome. Well done Totally Rad!
In honour of today's one word prompt.... something white... today's photo was taken in my favourite place.... the 'white room'......with a little Pro Retouch magic and a black and white conversion. We'd love to see your 'something white' photos..... Be sure to tag them with #shuttersisters so they are easy to find and enjoy.
Friday, August 24, 2012 by Kim Klassen 
'Give your stress wings and let it fly away.' ~Terri Guillemets
Oh my...yes please... I could use a little of R&R... Some weeks just knock it right outta ya....and you just gotta stop, breathe...rest and relax....
Today I did a little front porch day dreaming....... just me, Ben and the warm sunshine.... so good... so needed... so necessary.
How 'bout you, have you taken a little time to rest and relax? Share a little R&R with us today. Be sure to add your photos to the OWP Flickr pool or tag your images #sselevate on Instagram.