Edit Me 2012 Week 26

Hey Friends! Stephanie here. Welcome to Week 26 of the Edit Me Challenge 2012!

We've made it half way through the year! Has anyone participated every week this year? I'd really like to know if you have and give you a little recognition. We are in the full swing of summer here and Branson and I feel we need a little break, well just a little change really. So, I'm here to announce The Edit Me Challenge's special summer event.

There will be no new challenge for July 4th, but we will be back for Edit Me's Summer Show Off on July 11th! More details to come next week! 

Now for this week's challenge we have really awesome judge...ME! ha! =) For those of you who are just finding Edit Me or don't know me very well yet, you can check out my blog, Behind the Camera and Dreaming. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and here's my little Etsy shop! You can also head on over and Like my Photography & Design Facebook Page.

I decided to share another photo of guess who? My little guy of course! The boy loves the water and what better way to experience Summer than to get wet! =) Have fun and make sure you link up before judging on Saturday night!

Click Photo for Large Download

We don't have a prize for you this week but link up your edit and come back for the Winners post on Tuesday and there will be a little happy for everyone! 

Here are the details:

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!

Edit Me Week 25 WINNERS!

Thank You to all you loyal Edit Me participants out there! We really appreciate you coming back every week to link up and are so proud that you are learning and trying new things!


Our guest judge this week has become one of those loyal people who are back almost every week and now she has her own designing business! Here's a little more about her:

Hello friends! My name is Desirae and run the little blog design business Sommerfugl Design, where I also blog about photography, share tutorials and a variety of freebies. When I am not blogging or designing I am usually chasing after my 2 little ones and spending time with my husband here in Denmark. I started Sommerfugl Design because I just love to play around with the looks of blogs. I also feel that it is important that custom blog design is accessible to everyone, therefore I offer a couple different packages at different price ranges. You can also follow my blog on twitter and facebook.




Please let Desirae know that we are so proud of her and give her a big thank you for being our judge and sponsor this week! 

And here are our Winners:

3rd Place: Tayet of Into the Land of Photography

I was really drawn to the colors in the photo and I just love the art look it has to it. I think the texture goes great with the photo.

2nd Place: Andee at Match the Pictures 

 I really love the nice close crop and the details it brings out. I think the quote is just perfect. 

WINNER!  Jennifer at Fotoplicity

It was so difficult to choose a top pick. All of the photos this week were great, however I kept coming back to this one. I love the eerie feeling it has, and I feel like there is a really great story behind this photo.

Here's what you've won from Sommerfugl Designs! 

               

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!

DON'T FORGET A NEW CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK! =) 

Edit Me 2012 Week 25

Welcome to Week 25 of The Edit Me Challenge 2012! 

Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Twitter (#editmechallenge)! We have a few summer changes coming up next week so stay tuned!


This week we have a wonderful guest judge, who is sponsoring as well! She is a regular participant and I bet many of you know her well! Here's a little bit more about Desirae: 

Hello friends! My name is Desirae and run the little blog design business Sommerfugl Design, where I also blog about photography, share tutorials and a variety of freebies. When I am not blogging or designing I am usually chasing after my 2 little ones and spending time with my husband here in Denmark. I started Sommerfugl Design because I just love to play around with the looks of blogs. I also feel that it is important that custom blog design is accessible to everyone, therefore I offer a couple different packages at different price ranges. You can also follow my blog on twitter and facebook.

Here's the photo Desirae has provide for us: 

click here to download

And here is what you could win from Sommerfugl Designs:

     

You have 3 chances to win a prize this week. So, get to work! =)

Here are the details:

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!

Edit Me Week 24 WINNERS!

I knew this week's edits would be awesome Thank You Jaymi for providing us with such a great photo and being a great judge! 

If you don't know Jaymi, here's a little more about her:

Hello, my name is Jaymi and I blog over at Live, Love, Travel. I'm 30 years old, living in Los Angeles and working in the (sometimes) glamorous world of TV. In the meantime, I try to teach myself photography and blog about what I learn. I also host a link up every Tuesday called Tips & Pics for people to share their own tricks so we can all learn from each other! You can follow my blog or on facebook!





Be sure to visit Jaymi and thank her for judging! Here's her Top 3 and what she had to say:

 Julie H

This was the first picture to really jump out at me.
It was the only black and white submission and I love how grungy the texture made it look.
I also love that she changed her dress from white to black, and cloned the flowers out of her hair.

Beth of Snaps of our Life

I thought this edit was really clean and beautiful.

 I love the soft vintage tones to it, and how creamy her skin looks.

And the Winner is - MCRyan

This was so hard to decide, but I kept coming back to this image.
I love the square crop and the border she added.
I also really love how dreamy this version is, and how much her eyes pop in this edit.  Great job!

CONGRATS!

Our Winner this week's gets a choice of Business Card Holder from Crafty Staci! 

Be sure to check out Crafty Staci's Etsy Shop! She has great accessories for photographers that are practical AND super stylish! She also makes custom cup sleeves. I really love this one!
You can find Staci blogging about her crafty adventures, tweeting, and sharing on Facebook! Be sure to stop by and tell her Thanks for sponsoring!


This week's winner will receive a Camera Strap Business Card Holder and you get to choose your fabric!

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!

DON'T FORGET TO GRAB YOUR BUTTONS!

SEE YOU GUYS TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER GREAT CHALLENGE!!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 24

Hi Friends! This week we have yet another awesome Judge, Sponsor and Photo! I am absolutely in love with this already stunning photo and it's boundless potential for editing. Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Twitter (#editmechallenge) and share, share, share because I just have a feeling we are going to see some fabulous edits this week!

Let's meet this week's judge, Jaymi:

Hello, my name is Jaymi and I blog over at Live, Love, Travel. I'm 30 years old, living in Los Angeles and working in the (sometimes) glamorous world of TV. In the meantime, I try to teach myself photography and blog about what I learn. I also host a link up every Tuesday called Tips & Pics for people to share their own tricks so we can all learn from each other! You can follow my blog or on facebook!






Be sure to visit Jaymi and thank her for judging and providing this beautiful photo:

Click here for Large Sized Download

Our prize this week for the winner will be from Crafty Staci's Etsy Shop! She has great accessories for photographers that are practical AND super stylish! She also makes custom cup sleeves. I really love this one!
You can find Staci blogging about her crafty adventures, tweeting, and sharing on Facebook! Be sure to stop by and tell her Thanks for sponsoring!


This week's winner will receive a Camera Strap Business Card Holder and you get to choose your fabric!

Of course if you want to win the prize, you first have to enter an edit! Here are the details:

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 23 WINNERS!

Alright Friends! It was another great week here on The Edit Me Challenge Blog! There were SO many creative edits this week! I am very impressed with you guys. 

Our Judge:

Kim from Mom Tried It:


Kim is a stay at home mom, foster mom, and Diet Dr. Pepper junkie. She blogs about photography and random stuff at Mom Tried It, but only after the kids are in bed. One day she will actually sleep. One day. She also runs a weekly linkup to get constructive feedback on your photos, and is the new US Distributor for SHUTTER | Bag.

Be sure to visit Kim on Twitter and her Facebook page and thank her for judging this week! 

Here are Kim's Top 3 and what she had to say:

Tickle me Whimsy

I love how she turned a simple photo of a flower into a simple piece of art of a flower.  Does that even sound right? :P  I just love how she kept it simple, but changed the look and feel of it.  It went from being a photograph into being a piece of art that I could see on a notepad or stationary.  

The Hollie Rogue

The added tones really make this for me.  I love how the greens are softened.  The whole image gets an entirely new smoother feel.  

Salt Tree

Wow, talk about thinking outside the box.  I love the extreme crop on this and the added elements.  It was blended so well the only way I knew it wasn't original is because I took the original.  ;)  Very, very well done.  

Congrats Amber! You are our Winner this week!

Our Sponsor and Prize:

Ginger from Literally Inspired will be giving this week's winner $30 to spend in her fabulous shop! Here is a little bit more about Ginger:

Hi, I'm Ginger and I run the shop Literally Inspired. I started Literally Inspired almost a year ago and I am having so much fun creating fun accessories for you and your home. Currently my shop carries a mix of vintage and hip jewelry for every woman. My designs are simple but meaningful. All of my charms can be custom ordered to create a one of a kind look.

Be sure to visit her on Facebook and Twitter and thank her for being our sponsor this week! 

Don't forget to grab your buttons! A new challenge starts tomorrow!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 23

Welcome friends! This week we have another fabulous prize for you, as well as an awesome guest judge!! As always, be sure to follow along on Facebook and Twitter (#editmechallenge) to get the most up-to-date Edit Me Challenge info!

First things first, let's get to know our guest judge, Kim from Mom Tried It:

Kim is a stay at home mom, foster mom, and Diet Dr. Pepper junkie. She blogs about photography and random stuff at Mom Tried It, but only after the kids are in bed. One day she will actually sleep. One day. She also runs a weekly linkup to get constructive feedback on your photos, and is the new US Distributor for SHUTTER | Bag.

Be sure to visit Kim on Twitter and her Facebook page and thank her for judging this week! Here is the photo she has provided for us:

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD COPY FOR EDITING

Now let's talk about this week's prize! Ginger from Literally Inspired will be giving this week's winner $30 to spend in her fabulous shop! That is enough to get something for you and a friend! Here is a little bit more about Ginger:

Hi, I'm Ginger and I run the shop Literally Inspired. I started Literally Inspired almost a year ago and I am having so much fun creating fun accessories for you and your home. Currently my shop carries a mix of vintage and hip jewelry for every woman. My designs are simple but meaningful. All of my charms can be custom ordered to create a one of a kind look.

Be sure to visit her on Facebook and Twitter and thank her for being our sponsor this week!

Now personally, I think this necklace is adorable:

But she has so many lovely things it is hard to choose!

Of course if you want to win the prize, you first have to enter an edit! Here are the details: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 22 Winners!

Great turn out this week guys! Thanks so much for giving us so many great edits to admire. There was definitely a lot of creativity and some great tips! 


This week's guest judge is a regular participant in the challenge, and we were so excited to have her this week! She mentioned how tough of a job it really is to judge all of your awesomeness! Here is a little bit more about Sarah from The Stiles Files: 

My name is Sarah and I live in St. Paul, MN with my husband, Jeff, and our two kiddos, Miles and Stella.  I am fairly sure that I was passed over when they were handing out any sort of domestic skills, but my husband picks up the slack and we make it through most days with the kids intact. :)  It's been a little over a year since I got bit by the photography bug and I got bit hard.  I love being a mom more than anything in the world, but I desperately needed a creative outlet that was just.for.me.so.I.wouldn't.go.too.(make.that.any.more.) crazy. I absolutely love taking and editing pictures and, while I have a long way to go, the process of learning has been absolutely wonderful.  My wild children are my main models, but I am branching out to friends and family now and have recently started my own facebook page.  I have loved participating in the Edit Me Challenges and have learned so much from all of you, so I am honored to be the judge this week!

Here are Sarah's Top 3 and what she had to say about each:

Twiggy from The Dirt Life

I like the chance she took by taking the focus off of the subject (the barn) that was in the original photo and putting it on the sky.  It feels like an authentic sunset with the barn in the shadows.  

It's far from any kind of editing I do, but I think it appealed to me for that reason as well.

Julie H

I'm always drawn to vintage processing and this one had such a dreamy feel.  Even the font of the quote felt whimsical!

Overall Winner:  Sommerful Design

I definitely felt like I should run for cover when I saw this photo!  I LOVED the drama and the grittiness (is that a word?) that the black and white with those ominous, rolling clouds gave it.  I almost felt like I should be clicking my ruby shoes together to get back home!

Congrats Desirae!

You won this necklace from The Glass Lily Pad

Here's a little bit about Tracey and her designs:

Growing up in a small town on 4 acres of land which was partially wooded, made me fall in love with the natural world.  When I got to college I studied art and a studio arts professor suggested I try photography because she thought I might enjoy capturing my love of nature in photographs. I ended up graduating with a BFA in Photography and have been enjoying it for over 15 years now. Recently I discovered how to make jewelry out of my photography and I have fallen in love with this new way of using my photographs!   This has led to the opening of my new shop featuring my jewelry, The Glass LilyPad.

Please take a moment to follow Tracy on Facebook or Twitter, and thank her for being our sponsor this week!

Congrats to the Winners!

Grab your button!

Remember: A new challenge starts every Wednesday!