{The Ardent Sparrow}: photography

8.23.2013

Another sweet little girl (yes, that's FOUR girls) joined our family on Tuesday, August 6th at 3:56 pm, weighing in at nine pounds + three ounces! To read more about the birth and to see more pictures of Jules head over to my Wee Three Sparrow blog!

5.01.2013

It’s an exciting week as iNSD approaches! Brand new today and only $1 (today and tomorrow) as part of the May Company Stash at Pixels & Company, The Sweet Treat Borders!

On top of this fantastic deal, my entire shop is 35% off until Sunday! Use the coupon code: BLOGiNSD for an additional 15% off orders over $5 until Sunday as well! Amazing... And happy International Scrapbooking Day!

As many of you may or may not know, in my other life I’m a photographer... I’ve been taking pictures and experimenting with editing in Photoshop for several years now and just last summer, started taking on more and more clients! As a result, I’m constantly on the hunt for Photoshop actions that will speed up my workflow but are also completely customizable and non-destructive! These are a few of the best photoshop actions I’ve found around the web for FREE and they’ve become some of my go-to actions! These are a great place to start if you’re just starting out with actions, if you have Photoshop and if you like a bit of a vintage look to your photos (as I do)!

And if you’re here for the Pixels & Company Blog Hop, please scroll down below the FREE actions previews for your download letter!

Dress Like a Peacock Actions

Morgan Burks Radioactive Freebie Actions

(Like for the freebie)

Free Actions from ‘Diary of a Mod Housewife’

Free Moody B&W Action from ‘Blythe Ponytail Parades’

Four Free Photoshop Actions from Alex Beadon

(Requires Newsletter Sign-up... But well worth it!)

Essence of the Sun Trial Pack from ‘Little Lusker Actions’

(Like for the freebie)

Free Make Matte Action from ‘Everyday Elements’

(Requires store checkout)

Know of any other fantastic and unique Photoshop actions? Post them in the comments below!

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And now for what you’ve been waiting for you... Drum roll please...

You’ll need to read through all 15 blogs to get all the letters! The coupon code can then be entered at the time of checkout so you can grab the entire kit for FREE!

Your next stop is Robyn’s site!

And the full blog hop list:
Jennifer
Tiffany
Jan
Jaimee
Mye
Dawn
Rebecca
Robyn
Karen
Crystal
Shannon
Karla
Shirley
Deena
Celeste
Shen
Leah
Jeryn
Gen

If you get lost, you can always return to the Pixels & Company Blog for a complete list!

And don't forget to check out all of the amazing things going on at Pixels & Company for iNSD!

3.07.2013

Our lovely Livy turned one back in November and I've finally finished her first year photobook! These long, cold winter evenings are good for some things! Enjoy friends!

(I've used a tonne of different things from my stash as well as my own designs so there's no possible way to source everything! If you're interested in something specific, please email me and I'll try my best to let you know what kit I sourced it from!)

9.25.2012

Last week I shared the wonderful family photos taken by Amy Hollywood... It was a pretty great night... After our photos were done, I sent the girls home with Jay and took a few pictures of Amy and my cousin, Chris who celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in August!