Edit Me Challenge

Edit Me 2012 - Week 8

2012-02-22T00:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to a brand new week of the Edit Me Challenge! Our guest judge this week is Bree from His Honey & Her Mommy. Here is a little bit more about her:

My name is Bree. I am a 30 something working mommy of a 2 ½ little girl and a wife to an amazing husband. I have lived in Utah all my life. I have a passion for photography. On the side I have recently been taking family pictures and portraits. I love learning new things and practicing. It s rare to see me without my camera. I also LOVE decorating my home, gardening, crafting, camping, rock crawling, and 4 wheeling. I also LOVE to travel and have big plans on making sure my little girl gets some of that under her belt. I despise laundry.

Be sure to thank Bree for joining us as a judge this week! The photo she has provided for us is her adorable little girl. I can't wait to see how you guys edit this one:

Click photo to download large copy to edit

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:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners - Week 7

2012-02-21T07:47:00.000-06:00

We had amazing edits this week, and I am excited to announce our winners! First, though, a refresher on our guest judge for the week. This week's judge is the amazing Rosie of Leavesnbloom Studio.

Be sure to visit Rosie on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for judging! While you are at it, check out her lovely weekly photo challenge: Color Me Weekly. The photo she gave us this week was of a "scottish castle on a frosty morning at sunrise with the sheep huddled up around the old stone walls"...

And here is what Rosie had to say about each of her choices:

I really hope you enjoyed having a little glimpse of 'my world' as I'm sure that it's not every day you get to edit a photograph like this. Can I just say that I had such a difficult time choosing my three favourite edits this week as there were many that I would love to mention in this post for their creativity. So many were similar aswell which made it all the harder as I think many of you know my editing style and knew just what I like to enhance in my photographs. Thanks to everyone for joining in and sharing your workflows and I'm sure I'm not the only one who picked up a few tips along the way too.

Here are my three favourite edits:

I had to take a 2nd and a 3rd look at Amanda's image from Seeing Beauty By Amanda - is that one of my edits?

I love how she edited the shot with that crop as the stone wall now is running along the lower grid of the rule of thirds. Amanda like some others also kept the scene looking so natural and just enhanced what was already there ever so slightly with her saturation levels. There was just that hint of blue in the edit that really made it feel like it was a crisp and very cold 8 am one December morning (which it was by the way).

I then noticed a trend with many of the edits as many of you went with a vintage look. It wasn't easy to pick this one either as many were very similar but what did it for me was Kaylene's from L'Instant.

I like how Kaylene kept the pinkish hues from the original image in the sky and how she cropped the image so that some of the trees and hedgerows were still in the picture as these were good leading lines to draw the viewer up to the castle.......... straight out of a history book so to speak!

My final choice is the overall winner of Edit Me this week and I've got to tell you that my heart jumped a beat or two when I saw this edit from Cathy at A bit of this & a Bit of That.

I just loved the painterly quality to the image and the brightness and the warmth that Cathy created. This edit is truely wall and frame worthy...........I just wish this was one of my edited shots!

Congratulations to our winners!
Don't forget to grab your winner badges from the sidebar.
A new challenge starts tomorrow!!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 7

2012-02-14T20:25:00.000-06:00

Welcome to a fresh new week of the Edit Me Challenge! We have a wonderful photo this week, but before we get to that just a couple things. I apologize for not making it around to comment as much lately. I have been enjoying your edits, but things are a little crazy so I don't always get to comment. This week I should be back to business as usual, though! Also, I am currently looking for a new co-host. The lovely Sarah was kind enough to take my place in co-hosting the Tutorial Tuesday Challenge, so she won't be co-hosting here anymore. If you are interested in helping out, let me know! Now then, on with the show...

This week's judge is the amazing Rosie of Leavesnbloom Studio.

Be sure to visit Rosie on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for judging! While you are at it, check out her lovely weekly photo challenge: Color Me Weekly. The photo she has given us this week is of a "scottish castle on a frosty morning at sunrise with the sheep huddled up around the old stone walls"... I can't wait to see what you do with this one!

CLICK PHOTO TO DOWNLOAD LARGE VERSION FOR EDITING

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners - Week 6

2012-02-14T12:26:00.000-06:00

Are you ready to see this week's WINNERS? Our guest judge for the week ws Selena from Stoneyville and Selena Stoney Photography. Be sure to visit Selena on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for providing us with this awesome photo! Here is a little bit more about her:

Hi, I am Selena. I am a 30 something wife, mother and photographer. I have always loved taking photos but when I was pregnant with my daughter Addison it became a major passion in my life. Wanting to take better photos of her pushed me to learn and grow as a photographer and this past year I started my own photography business. It has been wonderful so far!

We edited a photo from her first wedding shoot, and you guys did a great job! Here are the winners Selena chose!

Selena said: "Gosh this week was hard everyones edits were so creative and just overall really great! I took a while going back and forth over everyones edits and these are my top picks. Thank you to everyone that took the time to edit my photo!"

Pam @ Kassie's Beach: I love this b&w edit, I love the contrast, and I don't usually go so high with my contrast but I really liked how this one came out, great job!

Sarah @ The Stiles Files: I really like the soft tone of this edit and the slightly ink undertone, I think it really brings out the setting and highlights the couple! Beautiful.

And my OVERALL WINNER:

Heather @ A Day in the Life of a SAHM: This edit jumped out at me the first time I saw it and I just kept coming back to it. I love the depth that the texture added to the photo and the edit is spot on! Plus she left the sunflare which I was might fond of! Really lovely edit!

Congratulations to our winners! Don't forget to grab your winner badges from the sidebar. A new challenge starts first thing tomorrow!! We are editing another amazing photo, and I am dying to see what you come up with this week!

Edit Me 2012 - Week 6

2012-02-08T00:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome to this week's Edit Me Challenge! Our guest judge for the week is Selena from Stoneyville and Selena Stoney Photography. Be sure to visit Selena on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for providing us with this awesome photo! Here is a little bit more about her:

Hi, I am Selena. I am a 30 something wife, mother and photographer. I have always loved taking photos but when I was pregnant with my daughter Addison it became a major passion in my life. Wanting to take better photos of her pushed me to learn and grow as a photographer and this past year I started my own photography business. It has been wonderful so far!

This is a photo from Selena's first wedding shoot, and I can't wait to see how you guys edit it!

CLICK THE PHOTO TO DOWNLOAD A LARGE COPY FOR EDITING

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners! - Week #5

2012-02-07T00:00:00.004-06:00

Here is a little refresher about our lovely guest judge, Linda from Coach House Crafting. Be sure to visit Linda on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for providing us with this awesome photo! Here is a little bit more about her:

Hey there! I'm Linda, 40 year old mum to 21 year old twin girls and married to my soul mate (corny I know) Wayne for almost 22 years. My relatively new blog is Coach House crafting (on a budget) and has mainly focused on my furniture makeover projects for our new home, however that will change this year. I regularly enter the Edit Me challenges and this has made me more determined to reaquaint myself with my DSLR this year and spend more time on photography.

And here is what she had to say about her winners:

Wowsa that was really hard! I was stunned by the amount of people actually taking time out to edit my little image. There wasn't one edit that I didn't like as they all offered something unique or different - how am I supposed to pick just 3!

I've spent ages going over each and every one of them and I've finally decided on my final 3 but first I want to thank everyone for taking the time to edit the image and of course Thank you to Branson and Sarah for hosting this challenge and giving me the chance to submit an image.

Third winner: 'A bit of this and a bit of that' - As soon as I saw this edit I loved it. I really like the use of texture and the dreamy, soft feel that's been achieved. It looks so warm and inviting.

Second Winner: Rosie @ 'Leavesnbloom studio' - I was astounded with what Rosie did with her edit. She perfected the whole image by adding skyline, drawing the eye to the harbour and cloning out the second boat, plus even gave a super tutorial on the rule of two thirds using the image. She really did perfect the scene.

First Winner: Diane @ 'Butterflies in time' - The minute I saw this I knew it was a winner and it kept on drawing me back. I love the saturation and the exposure, plus the vibrancy and detail Diane has produced is stunning. It's suddenly a place that looks so much more inviting. All that with no cropping and cloning - a sure winner for me!

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons.

A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

Edit Me 2012 - Week 5

2012-02-01T00:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome to this week's Edit Me Challenge! Our guest judge for the week is Linda from Coach House Crafting. Be sure to visit Linda on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for providing us with this awesome photo! Here is a little bit more about her:

Hey there! I'm Linda, 40 year old mum to 21 year old twin girls and married to my soul mate (corny I know) Wayne for almost 22 years. My relatively new blog is Coach House crafting (on a budget) and has mainly focused on my furniture makeover projects for our new home, however that will change this year. I regularly enter the Edit Me challenges and this has made me more determined to reaquaint myself with my DSLR this year and spend more time on photography.

As for the photo, I am lucky enough to live surrounded by stunning scenery and beautiful beaches. This image was taken just down the road at 'Latheronwheel' harbour when a friend came up from England for a visit.

CLICK PHOTO TO DOWNLOAD LARGE COPY FOR EDITING

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners! - Week #4

2012-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

Here is a little refresher about our lovely guest judge, Ashley Sisk. If you don't already know Ashley, here is a little bit more about her:

My name is Ashley Sisk. I live in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. I married my best friend on October 17, 2009. We don't have any children...yet, but we do have a cat named Kitty Paw who has been known to take over my blog from time to time.I've always loved art and photography, so shortly after our wedding, I bought my first DSLR and started this blog. As a result of blogging, I re-discovered my creative spirit, enhanced my photography and editing skills and made some incredible friends. I'm passionate about my faith, my love affair with photography, building community and sharing what I know.

And here is what she had to say about her winners:

Third Winner

Evolve with Melissa- This is probably the closest aligned to my own editing and I really like the vintage feel she gave it.

Second Winner

Christine Marks -I love the addition of the quote. I think it finishes off this photo really nice.

First Winner

WyTography- I really love that she kept this image nice and clean. It's something that I think my client would have really loved too.

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons.

A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

Edit Me 2012 - Week 4

2012-01-24T23:16:00.000-06:00

This week's guest judge is none other than the amazing Ashley Sisk. If you don't already know Ashley, here is a little bit more about her:

My name is Ashley Sisk. I live in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. I married my best friend on October 17, 2009. We don't have any children...yet, but we do have a cat named Kitty Paw who has been known to take over my blog from time to time.I've always loved art and photography, so shortly after our wedding, I bought my first DSLR and started this blog. As a result of blogging, I re-discovered my creative spirit, enhanced my photography and editing skills and made some incredible friends. I'm passionate about my faith, my love affair with photography, building community and sharing what I know.

The photo we have to edit this week is so adorable:

Click to download large version for editing

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners! - Week #3

2012-01-24T00:00:00.010-06:00

Our guest judge this week. Marilyn from The ArtsyGirl Connection (you can find her on Twitter and Pinterest as well!)

And here is what she had to say about her winners:

This challenge was really FUN and it was interesting to see all the wonderful and creative editing tool's utilized to re-produce such amazing edits. It was really had to pick just three. Everyone had a really interesting and creative point of view that I enjoyed..

Third Winner

Heather via A day in the life of a SAHM ... I love the new photo Heather edited. It looks almost as if the boat is sitting in a patch of the river that'a almost dried up to the bottom left. It's beautiful, the tones are pretty and I love her HDR effects.. Lovely edit..

Second Winner

Melania via Happy Jax ... I liked Mel's creative point of view in altering the side of the photo where the boat was to the other, I like the intensity in her color's, the photo is alive and feels almost as if it was taken freshly today. The water clarity and reflections is very pretty as well.. Beautiful edit..

First Winner

Sarah via The Stiles Files .. I loved so much about her edit. The new feel to it is classic. It's something I could see out of a book. I loved that she cropped out all the distractions and focused in on the boat. Her tones and color's are beautiful.. The scenic view is even much more amazing..

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons.

A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

Edit Me 2012 - Week 3

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for another week of editing fun! Our guest judge this week is Marilyn from The ArtsyGirl Connection (you can find her on Twitter and Pinterest as well!). I am excited about the photo she has given us, and look forward to seeing what each of you does with a landscape this week! As always, sharing your tips and tricks is a big part of this challenge as well! Here is our photo to edit (click the photo to download a large copy to edit):

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners! - Week #2

2012-01-17T00:00:00.001-06:00

Here is a refresher about our guest judge this week. Tara from Wild Ginger Photography (you can find her on Facebook and Pinterest, as well!) I am so excited about the photo she has given us to edit, and I think you will be too! But first, here is a little bit about Tara:

My name is Tara and I am a 30-something year old mama to a wild little red headed boy. My blog is Wild Ginger Photography and I used to host the Live Every Moment Photo Challenge. In the fall of 2011, I became a part time photographer and I am enjoying my new venture in life. My son, Jack, is the inspiration behind the name for “Wild Ginger Photography”. I am passionate about photography, capturing memories, expressions, details, and anything vintage. (read more here)

And here is what she had to say about her winners:

I had a really hard time picking a top three and a winner. The edits were wonderful, creative, and so well done!

The Stiles Files - I loved this edit. I love the creativity and the crop. I love the processing and the soft feel. He just looks so peaceful.

AJ kreations - Such a wonderful edit. I love the crop and the processing. I love the soft hazy feel. I also love that she kept looking natural and not overly smoothed.

Crown of Life Photography - I love this edit! She gave my bear his hand back! Love that. Love the creamy skin too. She is my overall winner. Love how she fixed my mistake in post processing! I didn't think of doing that! Great job!

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons.

A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

Edit Me 2012 - Week 2

2012-01-11T00:00:00.000-06:00

This week's fabulous guest judge is Tara from Wild Ginger Photography (you can find her on Facebook and Pinterest, as well!) I am so excited about the photo she has given us to edit, and I think you will be too! But first, here is a little bit about Tara:

Click to download large copy to edit

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners! - Week #1

2012-01-10T00:00:00.001-06:00

If you missed it here is a little bit about me. I am very happy to be the judge this week and the new co-host of this lovely challenge. I have always enjoyed participating and I can not wait to see all your entries this year.

Hello, I'm Sarah! Married to my high school sweetheart.Mom to a wild almost 4 year old, named Dustyn, and a lovable, sweet 20 month old, named Carsyn who has MIH HPE and Cerebral Palsy. You can find me hanging around twitter, pinning my next project, and sharing my crazy life with two boys and tips for photography on my blog. If you ever have any questions you can always email me.

I had such a fun time seeing all or your edit interpretations of my photo. I also enjoyed meeting some new people. It is always great finding new friend and learning some editing tricks. If you want to see my edit head over to my blog.

And here is what I had to say about the winners:

Pam from Kassie's Beach- I loved how she added the contrast but still kept the details of Dudley's face.

Anne from Hot Coffee Mama - I absolutely love that she did it sepia tone. I think it adds so much to the photo and works well with haze and the darkness of Dudley.

Melanie from A Polka Dots Personality - I just kept going back to this photo. Normally I would have liked a warmer tone photo but I think this cool tone works well with the cool weather. I really love how clear and bright she made Dustyn's face. I also love how blue the sky is. This is my overall favorite.

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons.

A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

Edit Me 2012 - Week 1

2012-01-04T00:01:00.000-06:00

I love the start of a new year! Everything seems fresh. A blank page and a new beginning. So, it is only fitting that I take a moment to introduce you to our NEW co-host!

Sarah is the newest member of the Edit Me team, although she has been a participant from the very beginning! She is an awesome friend, and is going to be an amazing partner! Here is a little bit more about her:

She is also our judge for this week! If you are a fan of her blog, you will recognize the little guy in her photo right away. It is the adorable Dustyn, and his dog, Dudley. To edit: (click the photo to download the large version!)

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

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Winners and an Announcement!

2011-11-22T10:31:00.002-06:00

Hello there, friends! So, after much deliberation, we have decided that the Edit Me Challenge will be taking a little break for the holidays! We will be back in 2012, and look forward to reconnecting with all of you at that time! Feel free to continue to submit Guest Judge and Sponsor requests until that point, but we won't have any challenges for the next several weeks. Thank you to everyone who has continued to make this challenge so much fun, and we wish you joy and wonderful memories this holiday season!

Now... on to the fun stuff! It is time to hear Alita's winners!!

Just to refresh you memory, here is a little bit about our judge for the week, the lovely Alita of Alita Jewel's Treasures:

Hi my name is Alita! I have an infinite desire to always create. I create words, memories, moments of time captured through my lens, art, poetry, and thoughts. I love all of these creations and they overwhelm me sometimes. However it is an honor to be able to share these visions, novelties, and ambitions with others. Grab a cup of coffee, and let's chat. I love to meet new people and converse with cherished friends.

Alita also writes for Bigger Picture Blogs, which nourishes creativity through intentional living . You can join every Thursday in sharing the harvest of intentional living by capturing a glimpse of the Bigger Picture through a Simple Moment. you can check it out here. Be sure to visit Alita on twitter, facebook , or Pinterest and thank her for being our judge!

And here is what she had to say about her winners:

Thank you for the opportunity to not only view fresh and new editing styles, but to connect with other photographers who love photography. I enjoyed viewing every single photo in the competition and it was hard to decide which pictures moved me the most, but the top three edits were spectacular and I can't wait to share them with you.

I chose the following:

Robin from Diet Coke on the Rocks - Delightful in every single way. I love the warmth and the soft blue of the sky is a perfect contrast the the honeyed browns. I adore this edit!

Kimberly from A Fresh Perspective - The tones in this edit make the picture ethereal and magical in a way. So lovely!

Amy from Flickr - I'm a complete sucker for bokeh and the sharp highlighting of the ice and the sky make me want to drool. This is my overall favorite! I loved it and kept going back to it. Well done!

Congratulations to our Winners! Be sure to grab your winner buttons, and we will see you back here in 2012!

If you would like an email reminder when the challenge starts up again,

please shoot us an email at editmechallenge(at)gmail(dot)com!

#editmechallenge - Week 26

2011-11-15T23:38:00.000-06:00

Hey there, editing super stars! Are you ready for a new photo to edit? This week we have an awesome photo for you from the lovely Alita of Alita Jewel's Treasures. Here is a little bit about our judge:

Click to download large copy of photo

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

#editmechallenge —Winners Week 25

2011-11-15T00:00:00.000-06:00

Please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

This week's judge was Misty from Through a Photographer's Eyes. I find myself checking her blog often just to be inspired in photography and to see what amazing thing she’s captured lately!

On Fridays, Misty hosts the weekly Shoot. Edit. Submit. challenge. If you haven't had a chance to jump in on that one, you can check it out here. Be sure to visit Misty on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for hosting this week! We appreciate our guest judges so much.

Misty gave us the perfect Harvest photo: this fantastic tractor. It reminded me of our family trip to the pumpkin patch and how thankful I am for the wonderful farmers who work so hard to grow the food that’s gonna fill our tables next week.

Click to download large version of photo

I’ll let Misty introduce her Top Three:

Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to watch other photographers add their unique individual edits to my photo. It's always nice to see everyone's creativity.

I chose the following winners:

Amy @ Amy’s Artsy Articulations. Love the metallic look of it. Creative choice of editing.

Sarah @ Naptime Momtog . Great use of textures in this one. I love the overall soft tones.

The Overall Winner is Cathy @ A Bit of This & A Bit of That. Great textures. Great lighting drawing my eye to the subject of the photo.

Congratulations to all of the WINNERS!!!

Make sure you grab your button and post it with pride.

So, there you have it! A new challenge begins tomorrow!

If you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know.

#editmechallenge - Week 25

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back to another week of editing fun!

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

This week's judge is Misty from Through a Photographer's Eyes. Here is a little bit about Misty:

My name is Misty. I'm a 29 years young child of God, a wife to my wonderful husband for the past 4 years and a mother to my 19 mo. old beautiful baby girl. On the side, I am a San Diego based natural light portrait photographer and the occasional wedding/event photographer.

Misty also hosts the weekly Shoot. Edit. Submit. challenge every Friday. If you haven't had a chance to jump in on that one, you can check it out here. Be sure to visit Misty on Twitter and Facebook, and thank her for hosting this week!

Click to download large version of photo

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

Winners! {Week24}

2011-11-08T00:01:00.000-06:00

I was really excited about having you guys edit this photo for me. Every week I am amazed at the creativity and variety in the edits we get! I am always so inspired by the time I am done making my comment rounds, and think "boy am I glad I don'thave to choose the winner"... except this week, I do! I wish I could have chosen a dozen winners, because there were so many great entries, but I don't let anyone else cheat and pick extras, so here are my Top 3 Edits. (I also posted my own edit as part of my Texture Tuesday post over on my own blog)

Sarah @ Naptime Momtog brought back her serious pixel bender skills, and created an image that is fun and unique! You can tell the initial edit was gorgeous by the color and light in this edit, and then adding that creative touch turned this into a work of art! I can't help but wonder what my Grandpa would think of this one!

Deanna @ Snippets from Springdale had a lovely vintage edit with such light and vibrance! I love how the photo just glows! Then she added a perfect extra touch with her presentation. The frame and text really add a little extra something that I love.

And my Overall Winner:

Jordan @ Holding On to the Little Things had an edit with gorgeous colors! I love how deep the photo is. I have a tendency to go for overexposed, and remove color rather than saturate images, so I was really inspired by this edit that reminded me why variety is a beautiful thing!

Winners, be sure to grab your buttons from the sidebar!

See you all back here tomorrow for a brand new challenge!!

#editmechallenge - Week 24

2011-11-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome back to another week of editing fun!

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

This week, the judge for the challenge is one of your hostesses - Branson! I had been wanting to visit this spot and take this photo for quite a while now. This is one of my grandfather's old cameras, and I shared a little bit about that here. I thought it would make a perfect Edit Me photo, because what photographer can resist a vintage camera? So, when I took the photo I left plenty of room for you to play around with it! I haven't judged a challenge since the start of July, so I am excited to see some amazing, creative edits this week! I hope you guys will make this judging really hard on me!

Here is the photo for this week:

Click to download larger version

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

Winners | Week 23

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

Wendy Wright was our fabulous guest judge this week. Not only is she a writer, photographer and homeschooling mom, but she’s also a Disneyland nut who is learning to let go of heartache and pain while learning to dance in the rain. She started Sunflowers Photography in May 2010 and features her pictures on Choosing Love and Arizona Moms Network. Foto Friday is a brand new link up to showcase your favorite photo of the week. All levels of photography are welcome! Be sure to take a moment to thank Wendy for judging this week on Twitter and Facebook!

Her original photo was screaming for out of the box creativity, and she said you all certainly delivered!!!

Click photo to download larger copy

Here are Wendy’s winner picks:

This picture was one I dearly loved of my boys but the glare of the sun was horrible. Since the goal of the Edit Me Challenge is to take someone else's photo and make it your own with the editing, I based this week's winners on the creativity behind the edits as well as the edit. I had no idea how difficult it would be to pick only three winners. There were so many amazing edits this week!

Jenna of Captured by Jennalynn

The crisp, clear edit with Jenna's sepia action reminds me of Walt Disney's classic style. Classic Disney never goes out of style.

Jennifer of Fotoplicity

Instead of fighting the glare, Jennifer gave into it full force and completely stepped out of her comfort zone. Adding extra glare to the artistic picture was complemented with pixie dust flying around. The extra touch of grass makes the edit all her own.

The overall winner is...Bree of Bree: {his honey & her mommy}

The dreamy appearance completely helps to mask the sun glare. Reducing the saturation take the focus off Tinkerbell and place the focus on Captain Hook without compromising the coloring on his costume. Nicely done!

Thank you for allowing me to be a guest judge this week!

Congratulations to all of the WINNERS!!!

Make sure you grab your button and post it with pride.

And, of course, Bree you are the Overall Winner and you get this design prize from Southtown Creative!!!

You may know our sponsor, Jessica, from her blog Freckles & Dirt, but did you know she also has a brand new design business? She calls it Southtown Creative, and she is so talented! She is giving this week's winner a $50 credit to use on anything they choose! She does blog design, but she also does print items like business cards, invitations, and announcements!

You can follow her on Facebook at and on Twitter

I can't wait to see what the winner chooses with a $50 credit to my shop good towards ANY design element (web, graphic or print)! My services can be found here and you can view examples of both web and print design below!

THANKS AGAIN TO WENDY AND JESSICA! WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT FABULOUS JUDGES AND SPONSORS.

We are always looking for guest judges and sponsors. If you are interested, be sure to let us know!

#editmechallenge - Week 23

2011-10-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to another week of editing fun!

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

Allow me to introduce our guest judge for the week! Wendy Wright is a writer, photographer, homeschooling mom, and a Disneyland nut who is learning to let go of heartache and pain while learning to dance in the rain. She started Sunflowers Photography in May 2010 and features her pictures on Choosing Love and Arizona Moms Network. Foto Friday is a brand new link up to showcase your favorite photo of the week. All levels of photography are welcome! Be sure to take a moment to thank Wendy for judging this week on Twitter and Facebook!

The photo she is sharing is from a trip to Disneyland in October 2009 where her sons, dressed as Captain Hook and Peter Pan met Tinkerbell. This is the kind of photo we can really have fun with, so I can't wait to see some creativity this week!

Click photo to download larger copy

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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!

And now, let's talk about our prize for this week!

Thank you, Jessica, for providing a prize this week!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

Winners| Week 22

2011-10-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

I think this first Edit Me at our new site has been a HUGE success! So happy just to have everything happening in one convenient spot. Continue to use the new flickr pool whenever possible. It makes things super easy for the judge and everybody wanting to check out the variety of edits, and don't forget to be tweeting your entries with the hashtag: #editmechallenge! We really appreciate you spreading the word :)

This week's guest judge was Kristi from Live and Love out Loud. The original photo she provided is of her gorgeous daughter, and there was no doubt that you would all deliver an array of incredible possibilities. Let’s face it, you really can’t go wrong with such a great model! I don’t envy Kristi’s position to have to choose, but she managed to do it.

Let’s take a look at the original one more time, and then you can scroll on down to discover this week’s winners!

Click to download large version of photo

This is where I’m going to let Kristi take it away:

Here are the winners I've chosen. So tough!

Sarah of Naptime Momtog

One of the things I love about Sarah's editing style is that she knows how to make eyes POP! She certainly worked her eye popping magic in this sepia edit. Great work!

Jenn of Mama Schell Says

Jenn's black and white edit is clean and simple. Some features are often lost during the black and white conversion (lips can often appear too light or pale), but Jenn did a great job with this. The subject's lips still have an air of drama to them. And her eyes? They're pulling me in!

And . . . Overall winner: Dawn of Simply You, Simply Me.

Teenage acne and dark under eye circles can certainly be a challenge during the editing process, but Dawn nailed it! The subject's skin looks beautiful; so smooth and luminous. And? Dawn made it look ridiculously effortless.

Thank you so much for having me as a guest judge. It was such an honor.

Congratulations to all of the WINNERS!!!

Make sure you grab your button and post it with pride.

And, of course, Dawn you are the Overall Winner and you get a gorgeous desk calendar from Katie Lloyd!!!

Hi! I'm Katie, owner of Katie Lloyd Photography. Who out there likes looking at bare walls in your home? No one? Me either! In my shop you will find fun, colorful and whimsical fine art photography prints for your home decor needs: from nurseries to adult bedrooms, living rooms to kitchens, man caves to powder rooms...and everything in between!

Blog - Facebook - Twitter - Shop

This week's winner will receive one of Katie's beautiful desk calendars!

THANKS AGAIN TO KRISTI AND KATIE! WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT FABULOUS JUDGES AND SPONSORS.

We are always looking for guest judges and sponsors. If you are interested, be sure to let us know!

#editmechallenge - Week 22

2011-10-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

We are so excited to have you here for the very first challenge in our brand new blog home! Just a bit of housekeeping here in the new place... please be sure to use the new flickr pool this week, and don't forget to be tweeting your entries with the hashtag: #editmechallenge! We want to make sure everyone finds there way over here to our new blog, so be sure to spread the word!

So, let's get this editing party started!

This week's guest judge is the amazing Kristi from Live and Love out Loud. I just love how Kristi describes her blog: Encouraging, empowering and celebrating the everyday woman is what this here blog is all about. I’m living it up, loving out loud and laughing it off as I navigate my way through the challenges and triumphs of motherhood and marriage. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll realize that you’re not alone. Kristi is also a talented photographer, and hosts her own photography linkups: Wordless Wednesday and right now the Shades of Autumn challenge (which she cohosts with two other fabulous ladies!) The photo she has given us today is of her gorgeous daughter. I can't wait to see what you guys do with this one!

Click to download large version of photo

Here are the details:

When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
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!
The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3
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.
Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter.
The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
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!

And now, let's talk about our prize for this week! We are excited to have none other than the amazing Katie Lloyd as our sponsor for this challenge! Here are the details:

Blog - Facebook - Twitter - Shop

This week's winner will receive one of Katie's beautiful desk calendars!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

Welcome!

2011-10-13T16:52:00.000-05:00

Hello there, friends! We are so glad you have come to join us in the brand new home of the Edit Me challenge! If you are new to the challenge, here is how it works:

Each week a fabulous guest judge provides an unedited photo, and invites you to take it and make it your own! You can use any editing program you choose. It is all about having fun and giving the photo your own style. You can use effects, textures, frames... or choose to do an amazing clean edit and keep it simple! The beauty of the challenge is that no two edits are identical, and we all get a chance to learn from each other! At the end of the challenge, the guest judge chooses their favorite edits, and occasionally we get to throw in a prize for our winner!

This challenge will be in it's 22nd week when it resumes here on the new blog next Wednesday! If you would like to check out some past challenges, you can find them here. You can also browse through past winner posts right here. Here are some fan favorites from past challenges... you can see these and more (and I would love for you to link up your own!) here.

We are very excited to introduce you to our first guest judge and prize sponsor here in our new home, so make sure you join us bright and early Wednesday morning! Feel free to follow the blog by RSS, Twitter, and Flickr so you don't miss a thing!

Last, but not least, how about getting to know your hosts a bit?!

Branson has been running the challenge since she first took the reigns from the lovely Ashley earlier this year. Here is a little bit about her:

I am the wife of a super-tall guy with a huge heart, a mama to one very sweet little mop-top boy, and an aunt to many. That's my day job! I am a child of God, and a stubborn one at that, who is constantly re-learning the amazing promises that my Heavenly Father has laid out for me. I have a love for photography, and creating art through editing is my passion... that is why I love this challenge so much! I recently closed my blog in a search for balance, but I am still a tweet-a-holic, and an avid emailer (beware, I tend to write novels in my replies) so you will see me here and there in the online world!

Kathryn joined the Edit Me team a couple months ago, and has been an amazing partner! She is the one who designed our fabulous new header and buttons, and always breathes fun and energy into our winner posts. Here is a little bit about her:

My name is Kathryn Adams. I blog. I have a love affair with my vacuum cleaner, and I think coffee is one of God’s greatest gifts. I am the mother of two — Banana and Moose {a.k.a. Anna and Madison}. They are everything I want to be when I grow up: funny, creative, smart, kind, compassionate and forgiving. The forgiving part is crucial, ‘cause sometimes I’m the mom who forgets to pack their lunch or turn in field trip permission slips or sign their homework.
Luckily, I’m married to a forgiving husband, too, ‘cause sometimes I’m the wife who is too busy posting on her blog to cook dinner or who decided to spend the day playing in Lightroom instead of doing laundry. If you get me started on my Nikon, I’ll go on ALL day.

I can’t imagine a life without faith, without grace {I need so much!}, without unconditional love. I’m amazed and awed every day by Jesus — His heart, His Word, His presence. He changes EVERYTHING. I’d love to hear from you, and I hope you’ll stop by Our tiny big Life. Let’s be friends!

We can't wait to get to know all of YOU a little bit better! Whether you have been with us since the beginning, or are here for the first time, you will find this challenge community is an amazing group of people! Feel free to introduce yourself here in the comments, or in the discussion over in our flickr group! We also encourage you to check out our guidelines, and perhaps consider being a guest judge or prize sponsor in the coming weeks! Let us know if you have any questions!

Have a wonderful weekend, and we will see you Wednesday!