Playing with Flash (Self Portrait)

Playing with Flash (Self Portrait), originally uploaded by Ty Johnson Photography.

I picked up another flash yesterday and I really wanted to try this. I did it in my (small) living room and had a lot of difficulty keeping the key light from lighting the background. So a lot of the darkening was done in post processing.

Katy and Chad Married

Steve and Ashley Engaged

Steve and Ashley Engaged, originally uploaded by Ty Johnson Photography.

Here are some shots from the Steve and Ashley engagement shoot at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Beth - Photoshop Experiments - Part 2

Beth, originally uploaded by Ty Johnson Photography.

This is my second attempt at some new (to me) Photoshop editing techniques. Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments section below!

Here is the original image (click to view larger version):

Beth - Photoshop Experiments - Part 1

Beth, originally uploaded by Ty Johnson Photography.

I have been experimenting with various Photoshop techniques. This photo is the result of one of my attempts.

Here is the original image straight out of camera (click for larger version):

Elle - 11 Months

Elle - 11 Months, originally uploaded by Ty Johnson Photography.

Elle's back for 11 month photos! This time we went to the Chesterfield Berry Farm for pumpkin season. The fields of pumpkins provided a great backdrop for these portraits.

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