Edit Me 2012 - Week 17

Welcome back, friends, and hello to our new followers! This week we have a gorgeous photo for you to edit that just screams Spring! And a pretty cool prize for our winner, too! Don't forget that you can follow the challenge on Facebook and Twitter for even more editing fun! Now then, on with the show...

Our guest judge this week is Diane from Butterflies In Time Photography. Here is a little bit more about her...

Hi, My name is Diane O’Connor and I share my photography work at Butterflies In Time Photography.  Truth be told, photography is not my main profession (not yet anyway) but I do have a never-ending craving to be creative in everything I do.   Although I only began to seriously delve into photography in 2011, my husband encouraged me long before this to do “something creative”.  Well, after much contemplation, I bit the bullet and here I am and I absolutely love it!  I truly am a diehard photo-enthusiast who takes pictures of everything (and I mean everything!), wherever I go.

Be sure to visit Diane on Facebook or her Photo Challenge Page to thank her for judging this week! Here is the photo we have for you to edit:



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And how about a great prize for this week? Anyone who takes photos of children could use one of these, and I am so happy to welcome back Happy Acres Farm as our sponsor this week!

Jessi from Happy Acres Farm is offering this week's winner their choice of lens blings. The photos above are just a few of the options! View the full selection in her shop!

A little bit about Jessi:

I am Navy wife and mother of 4, I am a photographer. This all started from me making something for my best friend and fellow photographer to help get the kids attention. From there I started my etsy store and facebook page and it has really been so much fun!!

You can also find Jessi on her photography website and facebook!

Last but not least. here is a review of the challenge guidelines:

This challenge is all about taking a photo and making it your own with the editing program of your choice! It is also about learning a little bit from each other, and exploring new styles! There are no restrictions (unless specifically stated within the post for the week), but we do ask that you share a little bit about how you arrived at your finished product.

1. When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
2. If you use the mouseover code or right-click protect your images, you need to either add a copy to the flickr pool (preferred) or it will be assumed that you agree to allow us to use a screenshot of your entry if you are a winner!
3. The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3 
4. If you would like to post multiple edits, specify which one is your choice for judging. Only one photo is eligible for judging, and it must be clear which one you are entering.
5. Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
6. Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter. 
7. The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
8. Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
9. Don't forget to visit the other participants, and leave some comment love! As usual, the more you participate the more feedback you will get!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Edit ME 2012 - Week 16 Winners!

Thanks for another great week guys! We are growing and love it! The more we grow the more we learn and the more great prizes we can get our hands on for you guys! 

I want to quickly mention the Tip of the Week. It can be found on the sidebar. All of the previous tips can be found on the Tips and Tricks Page at the top of the blog. The past couple of weeks I (Stephanie) have been a little behind on getting those out there for you guys. SO, if you spot something that you think is share-worthy don't hesitate to let us know via twitter, facebook, or email! I know sometimes it's hard to visit everyone and I want to make sure your great information is getting out there!

Now, on to what you came for! This week our guest judge was Kat from Living Like the Kings! Kat describes herself as: 

A 20-something blogging about the important things in life - like food, babies, and dogs.  I married my roommate 4 years ago and now we're raising our first baby. Follow along as I try to figure out how to keep up a healthy marriage, take on the challenge of raising our first baby, and still manage to have a little humor in life.

Be sure to visit her on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for judging! 

Here are Kat's Top 3 and what she had to say!

2012 Adventures

The adjustments and saturation changes really bring an almost-3d effect to this photo.

 I like the way that these edits make the water feel almost real.

They also bring out the sun kissed effect.

Julie H.

I absolutely love the scrapbook feel of this edit and the quote that Julie chose.  

I also really like the light and level adjustments.

And this week's Winner is:

Karen of Clicks and Keys

 I love the way the baby is off center in this photo, bringing even more attention to her.  

I also really like the overall edits of this photo, the increased reflection, the way the sun hits her face, and the color adjustments. All in all this photo is my favorite because it took a simple beach photo and made it look like a magazine ad.

Congrats Karen!

This week's prize is provided by our very own co-host, Stephanie from Behind the Camera and Dreaming. In addition to being an awesome photographer, Stephanie also loves to do design work. In fact, she is the one who is responsible for the fabulous design here on the Edit Me blog right now! Stephanie also has an etsy shop where she sells printables! For this week's winner, she is offering a blog design! She will work with you to create a new look for your blog, including a header, button, and social network icons.

Please contact us via Edit Me Challenge Gmail to claim your prize!

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A NEW CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 16

Welcome to a brand new week of editing fun (and another great prize, too)! This week our guest judge is Kat from Living Like the Kings! Kat describes herself as:

A 20-something blogging about the important things in life - like food, babies, and dogs.  I married my roommate 4 years ago and now we're raising our first baby. Follow along as I try to figure out how to keep up a healthy marriage, take on the challenge of raising our first baby, and still manage to have a little humor in life.

Be sure to visit her on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for judging! Here is the ADORABLE photo we get to edit this week... (are you as excited as I am?) :



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 This challenge is all about taking a photo and making it your own with the editing program of your choice! It is also about learning a little bit from each other, and exploring new styles! There are no restrictions (unless specifically stated within the post for the week), but we do ask that you share a little bit about how you arrived at your finished product.

Now then, this week's prize is provided by our very own co-host, Stephanie from Behind the Camera and Dreaming. In addition to being an awesome photographer, Stephanie also loves to do design work. In fact, she is the one who is responsible for the fabulous design here on the Edit Me blog right now! Stephanie also has an etsy shop where she sells printables! For this week's winner, she is offering a blog design! She will work with you to create a new look for your blog, including a header, button, and social network icons. (You may remember Sarah from The Stiles Files won a similar prize a few weeks ago... have you seen her new look?) We can't wait to see who gets a bloggy makeover this week!

Last but not least. here is a review of the challenge guidelines:

1. When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
2. If you use the mouseover code or right-click protect your images, you need to either add a copy to the flickr pool (preferred) or it will be assumed that you agree to allow us to use a screenshot of your entry if you are a winner!
3. The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3 
4. If you would like to post multiple edits, specify which one is your choice for judging. Only one photo is eligible for judging, and it must be clear which one you are entering.
5. Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
6. Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter. 
7. The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
8. Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
9. Don't forget to visit the other participants, and leave some comment love! As usual, the more you participate the more feedback you will get!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Edit Me 2012 - Week 15 Winners!

This week was again an awesome week for the Edit Me Challenge! It seems ALL of you had your creative juices flowing this week for Kristy’s photo! I wonder if we'll be seeing more textures in future challenges?!


We want to give a warm welcome to the newcomers and encourage all of you to connect with one another to keep building our community! You can do so by subscribing to the blog on the sidebar or joining us on Facebook and interacting using the #editmechallenge hashtag on Twitter (or all three)!

This week we had a special treat for you! Not only did our guest judge give us a great still life photo to edit, she also provided a prize for our winner! Here’s a little refresher on Kristy from Life-n-Reflection:

If I had to label myself , I'd likely have the term Artistic Entrepreneur stamped to my head. I come from family sporting either the same or similar stamps. I don't know if the word ambitious even beginnings to touch the way I like to steer the wheel. I was received my first published artwork in a coffee table book at the age of 18. Signed up with agency and moved across the country a year later. It was one of the best experiences I ever had. I later became a public relations director and along the way a graphic designer. My passion for photography has never changed. I currently design templates, textures, and branding materials for photographers in my home office. I am filled with gratitude each and every day. It's not a secret, "Dreams Do Come True"!

Be sure to visit Kristy on Twitter or Facebook, and thank her for judging!

Here are her choices and why she thought they were Edit Me Top 3 material!

Amy of Little Adventures

Not only did Amy share an edit, she did two!  Each one is so unique!  She layered outdoor photographs, textures, and applied actions.

Alicia of Project Alicia

Alicia entry brings to mind a mixed media journal. Layered with a black and white photo of her daughter, scrapbook paper, textures, and a cute little Polaroid frame!

and the Overall Winner is:

Mirka of Sini Blue Blogs

You can tell by looking at Mirka’s edit that she really put some time and thought into it.  She gave the image a butter hue, applied story spinning script textures, and tucked it into a sweet little taped frame.  To top it off she shared an inspiring message with us too!

Mirka you are the WINNER of your choice of texture pack from Life-n-Reflection!

So head on over to Kristy’s boutique to pick out which one you'd like, then, please contact us at editmechallenge [at] gmail . com and we will connect you with Kristy!

Overlays: Cabernet via Life-n-Reflection

AND that's not all! 
Kristy is offering EVERYONE:

25% Off all Textures 

Coupon Code: EDITME25
Expires Fri at Midnight
www.boutique.lifenreflection.com

Here’s more about the Life-n-Reflection Boutique, if you haven’t please go and look around!

I am often asked, "What do you design"? In three words I design Presentations to Inspire. For any portrait photographer presentation is the key to product sales! I design products to fill your website and studio. Presenting your clients before and after portrait sessions with personalized announcements, invitations, mini books, collages, rep cards, albums, and mini canvases will inspire them to fill their home and heart with just about everything you have to offer!

Winners don't forget to grab your Winner's badge!

A new challenge starts tomorrow!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 15

This week we have a special treat for you! Not only has our guest judge given us a great photo, she is also provided a prize for our winner! So, let's get to it! Meet Kristy from Life-n-Reflection:

If I had to label myself , I'd likely have the term Artistic Entrepreneur stamped to my head. I come from family sporting either the same or similar stamps. I don't know if the word ambitious even beginnings to touch the way I like to steer the wheel. I was received my first published artwork in a coffee table book at the age of 18. Signed up with agency and moved across the country a year later. It was one of the best experiences I ever had. I later became a public relations director and along the way a graphic designer. My passion for photography has never changed. I currently design templates, textures, and branding materials for photographers in my home office. I am filled with gratitude each and every day. It's not a secret, "Dreams Do Come True"!

Be sure to visit Kristy on Twitter or Facebook, and thank her for judging! Here is the photo we are challenging you to create your own work of art with this week:  

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And a little bit about her shop and the prize she is offering our winner:

I am often asked, "What do you design"? In three words I design Presentations to Inspire. For any portrait photographer presentation is the key to product sales! I design products to fill your website and studio.

Presenting your clients before and after portrait sessions with personalized announcements, invitations, mini books, collages, rep cards, albums, and mini canvases will inspire them to fill their home and heart with just about everything you have to offer!

If you follow Kristy's blog, you already know that she is a master of using textures! This week she will be giving our winner their choice of texture packs from her shop. To qualify for this prize, you must leave a comment on this week's post, letting us know which texture pack you would like to win!!

And last, but not least, a review of our guidelines: 

This challenge is all about taking a photo and making it your own with the editing program of your choice! It is also about learning a little bit from each other, and exploring new styles! There are no restrictions (unless specifically stated within the post for the week), but we do ask that you share a little bit about how you arrived at your finished product.

Here are the details:

1. When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
2. If you use the mouseover code or right-click protect your images, you need to either add a copy to the flickr pool (preferred) or it will be assumed that you agree to allow us to use a screenshot of your entry if you are a winner!
3. The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3 
4. If you would like to post multiple edits, specify which one is your choice for judging. Only one photo is eligible for judging, and it must be clear which one you are entering.
5. Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
6. Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter. 
7. The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
8. Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
9. Don't forget to visit the other participants, and leave some comment love! As usual, the more you participate the more feedback you will get!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Edit Me 2012 - Week 14 Winners!

I'm wowed (if that's a word) by the entires this week. So many different takes and yet SO many beautifully finished products. Welcome to our new participants, we HAVE noticed that you are here and are so glad you've joined us! Please continue to share and be an active part of our Edit Me Community as we grow!

 This week we were lucky to get to work with Alicia who is the amazing photographer who captured this week's photo. She blogs at Project Alicia. You can click here or here to learn more about her and her little piece of the blogosphere. She lives for projects. Project Alicia is dedicated to photography, scrapbooking, photoshop, and life projects of all kinds. 

Last week she teamed up with Kristi of Live and Love out Loud and Rebecca of Bumbles & Light to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge - a 6-week photography challenge, April 6 - May 18, aimed at capturing the beauty of spring. You can find more details here.

Here's what Alicia had to say about this week's entries:

Holy cow! Picking favorites is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, after moving cross country and birthing my children of course. :)

So many outstanding entries. Not one alike. All unique and beautiful in their own right. Some cropped vertically. Some removed the fisheye effect almost completely. There was a stellar "photo planet". Shadows. An added clothesline. Clean edits. Drastic transformations. Heck, someone even removed the tree completely. Talk about talent! Top notch! I think YOU should be teaching me! 

But since I could only pick three, these are the ones that spoke to me just a little louder...

Beth of Snaps of Our Life

 Beth kept this one simple, applying an action from Florabella. I love the soft, vintage tones. But more than that she proved it didn't have to be a time consuming, labor intensive task to create something beautiful. 

Lyne Nagele

Lynn lightened and altered the saturation levels. Really love the ultra textured effect in this color palette. This would be perfect on a canvas.

And overall winner....

Diane of Butterflies in Time Photography

Diane added some sepia magic to produce added drama and emotion. The brown hues literally transformed the feel of the photo. She also cropped the photo to align it more with the rule of thirds which is visually appealing. This should be mounted and hung. Beautiful! 

Job well done ladies!

But seriously, kudos to you all! Thank you so much for taking the time to edit my photo! You have opened my eyes to the endless possibilities... 

Thanks for this opportunity!

Thanks again Alicia for being our judge this week!

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A NEW challenge starts tomorrow!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 14

Welcome back, friends! And to all of our new visitors, we are excited you are here! Just a quick reminder that if you are on Twitter you can use the tag #editmechallenge to both keep up with other participants and gain exposure for your post as we share them throughout the week! Now then, on to this week's challenge!

Our fabulous guest judge this week is Alicia from Project Alicia. You can click here or here to learn more about her and her little piece of the blogosphere. She lives for projects. Project Alicia is dedicated to photography, scrapbooking, photoshop, and life projects of all kinds. 

Starting this week she is teaming up with Kristi of Live and Love out Loud and Rebecca of Bumbles & Light to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge - a 6-week photography challenge, April 6 - May 18, aimed at capturing the beauty of spring. You can find more details here.

Here is the photo Alicia has provided us with this week:

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This challenge is all about taking a photo and making it your own with the editing program of your choice! It is also about learning a little bit from each other, and exploring new styles! There are no restrictions (unless specifically stated within the post for the week), but we do ask that you share a little bit about how you arrived at your finished product.

Here are the details:

1. When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
2. If you use the mouseover code or right-click protect your images, you need to either add a copy to the flickr pool (preferred) or it will be assumed that you agree to allow us to use a screenshot of your entry if you are a winner!
3. The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3 
4. If you would like to post multiple edits, specify which one is your choice for judging. Only one photo is eligible for judging, and it must be clear which one you are entering.
5. Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
6. Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter. 
7. The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
8. Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
9. Don't forget to visit the other participants, and leave some comment love! As usual, the more you participate the more feedback you will get!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Edit Me 2012 - Week 13 Winners!

Thirteen must be lucky because this was an awesome week of edits here on the Edit Me Blog! If you haven't had the chance yet, be sure to explore the changes here on the challenge blog. We have some new tabs to guide you through your editing experience and as always submit any questions/suggestions you have for us via Facebook, Twitter, or Email!

I am beyond excited to announce our winners this week, but first here's a little more about this week's AWESOME judge, Pam:

Hi, I'm Pam Bowers and I blog over at Kassie's Beach (named for my puppers Kassie and her favorite place to play). I started blogging in 2007 mostly to keep up with family and friends across the country. In 2009 I got my first dslr camera. That is when my blog started it's journey into photography. I have always had a passion for pictures. Learning how to shoot a dslr in manual was like having blinders removed from my eyes. I had no idea there was so much more to photography. It has been so much fun learning my way with many of you through your blogs both in photography and in editing.

Be sure to visit Pam on her blog, or on Twitter, and thank her for judging this week!

Here's what Pam had to say about this week's Top 3:

Third place: Elena at Cropped Stories

I loved this edit because it is a clean edit. That is my go to editing style. I love the crop too.

Second place: Sarah Halstead - The Naptime Momtog

I love this black and white edit. It's just gorgeous.

First place: Sarah at The Stiles Files

When I came across this edit I fell in love. It's bright and warm. It's dreamy.

She did all this without taking away the wintery feel to the picture.

 CONGRATS WINNERS!

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If you are a past Winner/Top 3 and display our button on your blog - feel free to grab the new one!

And Sarah Hudson we have a PRIZE for you this week! Branson is offering you a little blog design love! She will work with you to create a lovely new header, button and social network icons! If you are currently happy with your design, this is definitely something you can share with a friend! You can view some of her designs here. 

If you are interested in a blog makeover of your own and want to contribute to a great cause, check out this post from Branson and the Peterson Family!

A NEW CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW!