photography for the gallery wall

August 30, 2011

It’s been a blast to work on gallery wall for the dining room.  After seeing Layla’s drawing, and putting all the neutrals into place, I decided I really wanted some color in the photography.

I’ll mix in some found vintage objects and maybe some word art, but mostly there will be a mix of blues and greens (with some yellow undertone)…and mostly shots I’ve taken/edited around town.

Here’s a few of my favorites…

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And here’s an example of one shot edited a couple of different ways…

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I edited this one using Florabella’s Angel Action, and Pioneer Woman’s (free) Boost.

To take it to a little more of a fine art level, and to infuse some serious yellow-green pop…

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I used Florabella’s Raw Silk Texture + Angel (action) + PW’s Boost (4 times!) to give it that yellow sun-filled coloring.  I heart this one…and I’ve got a big ole heart.

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If you use Photoshop to edit….and you haven’t run across Florabella or Pioneer Woman Photography, you should head over there now.  Both actions/sets of actions are wonderful and with a click of a button transform your photos.

What could take hours to accomplish takes a few seconds.  Amazing, I tell you.

Check it out….

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Here’s an original shot of the old railroad tracks downtown…with no editing.

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And with one click of a button (Florabella’s Smitten action), it’s sharper, richer, and more vivid…like it’s waking up.

Here’s some other posts on Photoshop/actions I’ve loved…hope you enjoy them too!

Miss Mustard Seed- Blogging & Photography

Pioneer Woman Photography

Florabella Actions & Textures

Dear Lillie- Awesome Photoshop Tutorial

Happy editing,

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12 Responses to photography for the gallery wall

  1. Suzie August 30, 2011 at 11:16 am #

    I will be starting a month of photoshop tips for bloggers in October – hope you stop by! :)

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  2. Leanne Marquis August 30, 2011 at 11:43 am #

    beautiful! I am head over heels for old doors with chippy paint. old windows too. This will be gorgeous!

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  3. Ginger@Small Town USA August 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm #

    WOW! who knew? I cannot wait to try this. Thanks so much for sharing. I’m thrilled I found you. Have a great day!

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  4. adventuresindinner August 30, 2011 at 12:12 pm #

    Great ideas. I can’t count the a
    Punt of times I’ve used her tips in the past couple of months. She’s so generous.

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  5. Lynda August 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm #

    I like that your art will be so personal and made just by you! They are beautiful photographs!

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  6. Becky August 30, 2011 at 7:19 pm #

    Love the photos – thanks for the photoshop tips! I don’t have time to explore the newest ways to do cool photos, so appreciate the heads up on these amazing treatments for photos!!

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  7. Sandra August 30, 2011 at 7:25 pm #

    Shaunna
    I absolutely love the photo of the old doors. Are you selling this print? I too have been searching for great architectural photos for my dining room wall. I can’t wait to see the finished product. Keep us posted on the progress.

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    • perfectlyimperfect August 31, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

      Hey Sandra! I’m not selling it yet…but I’m considering it! Will let you know if I do!! Thanks so much for your kind words! :-)
      shaunna

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      • Sandra August 31, 2011 at 9:29 pm #

        Thanks for the quick reply. Please do let me know.

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  8. Kelsey @aslolife August 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm #

    love the railroad track pic!

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  9. joanne August 30, 2011 at 10:55 pm #

    love the photo of the birch trees. I’m heading over to PW and check out some of these actions…I have so much to learn!

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