tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89494681531918031272024-03-19T04:28:03.219-05:00Life and My CraftThe art and thoughts of a beginner photographerJacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-66263763417730590242011-01-21T11:00:00.001-06:002011-01-21T11:01:50.218-06:00Charro Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will be in Brownsville, TX for the week of Charro Days and will be offering a handful of mini photo sessions, bring your Charritos and Charritas to be photographed. Take advantage of a great package. Pricing offered is only for the Charro Days Mini Sessions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div align="center">Please contact me through Facebook to book your session today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://facebook.com/JacquelineIvonneMartinez"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLUbLgBW3W2W7e3WP-ubXzmyNZDUu_u2azLZZdUbSa0jD1xkz_EZgWnuyZC-Ie8vpKegeWzTmZNfcS0wyUfALhnguQ4eMBFCANnALo1MKY13cVTvSrFIUU9abeANl1yOrUTLQ2za2Qkgp/s1600/badge_facebooksmall.png" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">**Must contact me for regular pricing list**</div>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-516706856328472022011-01-18T11:57:00.010-06:002011-01-21T20:04:02.952-06:00How Orange People Can Give You TNSRecently I have come across some questionable photography but also a lot of kind advice of why NOT to be so critical of others' work.<br />
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For instance that person could be just starting out and still learning their craft.<br />
Maybe they just need some guidance.<br />
They could be portfolio-building.<br />
Good taste isn't something that clients are born with.<br />
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Who knows, but all I do know is that there should be a ban of normal people looking like oompa loompas in photographs where they weren't meant to be in costume. I still have freedom of speech so I will say it, some people need to reevaluate their career pathway when their product looks worse than when my son uses his 1.3 mega pixel Mickey Mouse camera. <br />
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This:<br />
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Has produced this from a three yr old :<br />
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</div>( I'll grant you it's not a picture of people but at least the colors are right) <br />
Legally and morally I can not use the actual photos that irk me so I will purposefully "mess" up some of my own photos to "replicate" the edit styles I'm going to rant about. <br />
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1. The Oompa Loompa?<br />
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The offender : <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My original: (taken with my Canon Rebel XSi three days after the purchase I sure was a rookie and still consider myself one.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWd2yXdENLhCkGzy6ccRIwrSJ-ZhwwvVozjkkdsYdB3B5J2Sw-oBHx8iqKsu7gE_aM4atfsCHbgR2JXtVoMiLK9mPr56zd1yM2Y1USk8XgX79JgIichOYpMHScrkCyimabHcrlWxsuuue/s1600/original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWd2yXdENLhCkGzy6ccRIwrSJ-ZhwwvVozjkkdsYdB3B5J2Sw-oBHx8iqKsu7gE_aM4atfsCHbgR2JXtVoMiLK9mPr56zd1yM2Y1USk8XgX79JgIichOYpMHScrkCyimabHcrlWxsuuue/s400/original.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>2. Rudolph the red faced kid? (mostly babies but unfortunately at this time I could not find a suitable example so I'll use my own kid)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The original: (yes kids have red skin and so do some adults but they need not be <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/chocolatessweets/old-time-candy/cinnamon-imperials.html">Cinnamon Imperials</a> there should be a balance between that and "normal")</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosZ5Q19G6aagsRIlmtYbzbPYPJjrMJXakYgVRe3xupqnCoJJRv4ieNamY0nnPAWUKmLAXDlWMdURYnc5uaWKnEEhDq0UJy5omln12oKwUGITD6wucGV78XezNguZh1P8fjn4yvBolWRH9/s1600/IMG_5978+original+web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosZ5Q19G6aagsRIlmtYbzbPYPJjrMJXakYgVRe3xupqnCoJJRv4ieNamY0nnPAWUKmLAXDlWMdURYnc5uaWKnEEhDq0UJy5omln12oKwUGITD6wucGV78XezNguZh1P8fjn4yvBolWRH9/s400/IMG_5978+original+web.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. The grand daddy of all my peeves is that photo that causes TNS, you know what photo I'm talking about and I'll leave the example out in this case because I refuse to recreate it as I don't want people to suffer TNS on my blog. Now what exactly is TNS? Don't you remember? Well here's a refresher :</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I am certain that there is a possibilty that orange people can give you TNS but that would be an absolute nightmare.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I strongly believe that pictures like "the offenders" were originally intended to have a "color pop" but but somehow the process went very wrong. In case you fall into that category and happened to come across this blog well now you know. "Color Pop" should be for colored things not skin. It should be subtle and careful. There are some beautiful actions and tutorials out there to help you achieve this "color pop" technique here are some resources you might find useful.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/2008/12/coffeeshop-color-pop-2-free-action.html">The CoffeeShop Blog : Color Pop 2</a> (free action) and a hoard of free tutorials and other wonderful actions.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.phauntactions.com/blog/?p=144">Phaunt Actions</a> (free tutorial)</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/07/23/photoshop-actions-color-pop/">MCP actions</a> (must purchase)</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I know that not everyone has access to a photo editing software, but there are even free ones on the Internet like <a href="http://www.picnik.com/">Picnik</a> or <a href="http://fotoflexer.com/">FotoFlexer</a> that can help you get started somewhere. <a href="http://www.gimp.org/">The Gimp</a> is a photoshop-like program that you can also get for free and there is an abundance of tutorials all over the web on how to use it as well.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly the cure for TNS is simple : <a href="http://www.canon-asia.com/section/digitalcameras/guide/canon_jcp/jcp_01-2.html">hold your camera properly</a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://k0mrads.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/how-to-properly-hold-your-dslr-while-taking-photos/">keep it steady and avoid motion blur</a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Ask yourself this question "How will this photo look hainging on a wall?" and you will surely eliminate TNS for life :) </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Every hobbyist must do their best to learn their craft sometimes it's as easy as practice, practice, practice and more practice. The biggest advice I've ever received has been to read, read and re-read my camera manual. To get out of the "auto" modes and learn to use my DSLR in Manual Mode, because if I had a million dollar sports car I'd want to learn it's true potential. Same with your camera learn it's true potential. "safe mode" pictures are just that, "Safe". Inspire yourself through your favorite photographers' work learn what inspires them, and most imoprtantly learn to recieve criticism positive or negative equally. Keep an open mind, aknowledge that there's always room to grow, and keep the "know-it-all" in you inside the closet ;)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">These are my own personal opinions, if your business is booming and you are making profit, gaining clientele, meeting your client's expectations, enjoying your work and just having a blast then feel free to continue your pracitices. I know there are clients that are looking for that special something in their photos something unique and out of the box. You must also remember that there are "rules" in photography that have been followed for many years, and mostly that is why we are inspired to pick up a camera and create our own art. You might discuss that rules are meant to be broken and yes they are but the principal objectives of design and <a href="http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/6">composition</a> will still be evident in a unique and out-of-the-box photograph. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope that this "advice" can be taken with a grain of salt and if you fit in this picture you might consider getting yourself out of it.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">(all of my "original" photos are unedited SOOC the only adjustments made were resizing for web view)</div>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-68840469461731937832011-01-10T10:12:00.007-06:002011-01-21T20:18:05.040-06:00ChangesI have officially entered the third trimester of my third pregnancy. <a href="http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/calendar/week25?ref=nf" target="_blank">week 25</a> It seems it was only yesterday I was announcing that I had a positive pregnancy test. But time sure flies and even more when huge changes are about to take place. Our lives yet again, are going to be turned upside down. These are not only small changes that are going to happen but catastrophic ones. <br />
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The end of this month marks the beginning of my husband's 6th (?) deployment, yes the ? is there because believe it or not I have lost count. This is the life of the Army family, we just put up and in my case "shut up". I'm not much of a complainer, life taught me to be self sufficient and it is actually one of the things my husband loves about me the most. Don't get me wrong, I sure like to be pampered and treated like a queen but it gets old fast! At lest for me it does. I'm a big girl and I can mow the lawn on my own, fix a broken toilet handle, check the oil on my vehicle, get the finances in order, and take care of the kids. Army wives are SUPER MOM's didn't you know that?<br />
Being pregnant doesn't make things any different, the Army will still take my husband half a world away, and make our routine hectic. Between taking care of business and video chat sessions that break our hearts in a million pieces, the year will go fast. Before we know it Miguel will be back home enjoying his bigger family.<br />
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Jiraiya will arrive around April 23, 2011 I'll most likely have another c-section that will put his arrival slightly before the 23rd. It's right around the corner! I've been obsessing about getting things purchased. Why so soon? My husband leaves at the end of the month or the beginning week of the next. I wanted him to make important decisions with me, <a href="http://www.combi-intl.com/Products/Item.aspx?Item=53&Color=128" target="_blank">Car Seat</a>, <a href="http://www.combi-intl.com/Products/Item.aspx?Item=6&Color=99" target="_blank">Stroller</a>, <a href="http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionAndProductView.process?Section_Id=48676" target="_blank">Bedding design or colors</a> , seem like minuscule things but it gives me peace of mind to know he's making the decisions with me, since he'll miss the last few months of my pregnancy. Of course at the end when we've made our decisions he says, well it doesn't matter you should buy what you want since I'm not going to be here pushing the stroller for one entire year :/ MEN!<br />
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This soon to be my third son, Jiraiya, has been an active little guy. It has been a little blessing to have Miguel feel his kicks. I worried that Jiraiya wouldn't be strong enough to let daddy know he was in there before he left, but he has made his presence known a million fold by now.<br />
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There are the catastrophic changes coming soon in my life one heartbreaking and one life altering. As my family grows by one, we will be missing one that temporarily resides half a world apart. Miguel hasn't left yet but I am already dreaming of the day of his return.Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-77051351673989350382010-12-15T11:58:00.004-06:002011-01-21T20:08:06.972-06:00I'm back!Well I'm back after being long gone and have lots of news to share and update my handful of followers. <br />
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1. My dear little sister had her beautiful son on August 10, 2010 I had the privilege to be by her side after a failed induction. Isvi Bradley Cantu was born via C-Section. A gorgeous big boy weighing in at 7lbs 11.8 oz. I was deeply moved to be the first person (besides hospital staff) to hold him. he was all bundled like a burrito, warm and snug, with eyes still closed but he had let out his first cries and was ready to take on the world. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Ta ta for now my friends my hands hurt from typing and my eyes are strained from looking at this computer screen. I have much more to talk about and a "million" more pictures to share, especially the ones from recent workshops and learning experiences ;) as always I'm striving to become a better photographer and express my view of art through this lens.</div>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-39460776359506808652010-08-24T09:44:00.000-05:002010-08-24T09:44:42.881-05:00I heart Faces Photo ChallengeI love the challenges at iheartfaces.com I've been tempted to enter BUT never got around to it. I have so many "beach fun" photos that it was hard to decide which to use. <br />
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We recently spent about a week and a half in Brownsville, Tx waiting on the birth of my nephew and while my sister was still pregnant we went to the beach for some maternity photos. I had no where to leave my son so he came along and played in the sand to his heart's content. I told him he couldn't go in the water because I couldn't keep an eye on him all the time so he made the most of the sand!<br />
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First and most importantly KNOW YOUR CAMERA know where all the buttons are located and what each does, the only way to do this is by reading your camera manual and then re-reading it and re-reading it once more, become familiar with the terminology. Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, all different cameras but they all do the same thing, capture light.<br />
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Second PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, each moment as insignificant as it may be is the perfect opportunity to practice. You will only get better by learning what you have done wrong, so practice and review your photos then read your camera manual again!<br />
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I could go on and on and on about the things you practice on and what settings to put your camera in, but maybe another day. For now this is what I want to share with you.<br />
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The easiest way to ruin a shot is with on camera flash it can ruin the mood of a photograph. like in these examples first is without flash for a result with smooth shadows and soft skin. second shows bright spots on skin and some hard shadows becoming a true nightmare to edit.<br />
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Not all low light situations require the use of flash, particularly your pop up flash. The way it is designed just doesn't allow flexibility of use, it is hard to diffuse and the result is less than flattering in close up situations.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A little thinking goes a long way, there are all sorts of creative ideas to explore when it comes to building your own "natural light studio" takes no effort at all costs little money, if you keep it simple and makes for some great photos.</div><br />
for a super simple set up this is all you will need:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a room in your home with a lot of natural light <br />
I used a blanket for the backdrop but a sheet or even the plain white wall will work just fine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I covered the beanbag with towels so that I don't have the color showing through the thin blanket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ideally you would have a backdrop stand but on a limited budget your own "studio" is very much possible</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div align="center">with a willing subject this easy set up will yield photos like this:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-13811436097126647842010-07-28T12:13:00.002-05:002010-07-28T12:17:10.099-05:00Dinosaur Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
After being postponed one month and then cancelled for another two weeks we finally celebrated Mikey's 4th Birthday. He chose a Dinosaur theme and it turned out beautiful. It was rushed, hectic, crazy and most of all FUN. I wish I took pictures of the "details" but I didn't I hope my sister or SILs took some I'll update with theirs soon. Here are a few of the most memorable moments. <br />
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It was also Tia Maty's birthday on the day we celebrated mikey so she got a surprise as well :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep It's My Party and I'll Cry If I want To</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-33133077105663488482010-07-19T16:59:00.000-05:002010-07-19T19:06:38.043-05:00Diaper CakeMy little sister is having a baby in about 3 weeks I'm so thrilled, I already have a nephew but he is my Brother-in-Law's boy so even though I love him very very much I can't compare the kind of love I feel for my blood nephew I have not met him yet only felt him move. I feel like I know him I can't wait to hold him and give him lots of love. I am gearing up for the many photo sessions I will have with him :) I love newborn sessions :D (will blog on that soon). so In preparation for my sister's baby shower this Friday I made my first diaper cake!!! after rolling 84 size 2 diapers I must say my hands are tired but the result is well worth it.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">box of diapers your choice brand and size, bigger diapers you will need less, and smaller diapers more.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">paper any kind ( I used my printer paper) cut in strips and then those strips cut in half </div><br />
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roll all the diapers this way how many will depend on the size of your diaper cake<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from there the next step would be making the "layers" for that you simply make a circle with the diapers I started with 7 and wrapped a paper around them then add more to make a bigger circle, wrap and tape the paper to look like like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now stack your layers from largest to smallest like this ( I added a bottle to the to player as a "cake topper" but you can add anything) :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly you will wrap ribbon around the layers to hide the paper, and decorate with baby items like this :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there's always room for improvement but I like how fun this one turned out.</div>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-20913575959761259322010-07-19T06:40:00.000-05:002010-07-19T06:40:27.924-05:00The loves of my lifeIf you truly know me then you are very much aware that my immediate family is my entire WORLD. I love my Miguel and my Mikey more than anything. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EQN6D0DlgRut2jLfQEmwwlmnN_m-llS2Tuu9BhrZ7Q5EXWAO0TAtDDiS3madwYXfnO-d22Mli9DZm81dSXYXIeqGHwsrPpKa2fS9zm9lzH54p7MQky9SpzUAzDIvkpkfTDbF5BGFwATG/s1600/DPP_0012+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EQN6D0DlgRut2jLfQEmwwlmnN_m-llS2Tuu9BhrZ7Q5EXWAO0TAtDDiS3madwYXfnO-d22Mli9DZm81dSXYXIeqGHwsrPpKa2fS9zm9lzH54p7MQky9SpzUAzDIvkpkfTDbF5BGFwATG/s320/DPP_0012+copy.jpg" /></a></div>Mikey is the apple of my eye and he is the reason I want to be a better person. He puts the candy coating on my boring everyday life. Always joyful and sometimes a little too whiny he is the best child a mother could ask for. I truly am so thankful to have him as my son and I'm the proudest mother there is I'm sure. :) Even on the days where he makes me want to pull the hair right out of my head I love him more than anyone could ever know.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVEnjd8QxAoLNYRY9HMPZ7QprnM4PE-wt5FnNHlPbWNhZbHARUWiXxkGDNGvSb1WQpCITe26rkDbYCiLyjCuBBJj3sD_qk2IRHihJUid30zAO-xSEcnb4kLl4yFSZGU3JqoTr5xbU4hqx/s1600/IMG_0592bnw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVEnjd8QxAoLNYRY9HMPZ7QprnM4PE-wt5FnNHlPbWNhZbHARUWiXxkGDNGvSb1WQpCITe26rkDbYCiLyjCuBBJj3sD_qk2IRHihJUid30zAO-xSEcnb4kLl4yFSZGU3JqoTr5xbU4hqx/s320/IMG_0592bnw.jpg" /></a></div>My dear husband, Miguel he truly is my one and only love, I don't regret any decisions I've made with him he compliments me in everywhich way. My soulmate, my best friend, we finish eachother's sentences, we think eachother's thought's and sometimes we read eachother's minds(no kidding). Funny the way things turn out our little friendship has turned into our lifes shared forever. We seek the same goals we want the same things for our future. Miguel is nothing but my other half and I know without him I could never be complete. He allows me live the life of a SAHM and doesn't ask for much he loves me for who I am and annoys the living daylights out of me from time to time, but we get over it. I'm in love with him. Miguel is my encourager, he motivates me to ask more of myself and always be the better person. Mostly he believes in me, what more could I ever ask for. Lastly he funds my passion for photography :)Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949468153191803127.post-52540545621385559462010-07-16T21:25:00.000-05:002010-07-16T22:04:59.596-05:00Let me put it simple...go out and get what YOU want.<span style="color: black;">In 2009 around the month of April I got permission from my dear hubby to purchase a "high ticket" item, I was faced with a tough decision new computer or a highly desired new digital camera. I was a little stumped I surely needed both but only had the funds for one. A little thinking and a big push from my online friend Margarita sent me in the right direction. I bought a DSLR, because I knew I could take the photos that the "Pros" can! bah anyone with a good camera can churn out great photos!! BOY was I wrong! in the beginning there was NOTHING but disappointment. After a ton of reading, researching and mostly practicing I can now say I know how to work my Canon XSi, and I know it's capabilities and it's limitations, as well as my own. It's always great to push the boundaries and and to set new standards for myself though to keep my mind alert and eager to learn more. I am a firm believer that you can never have too much knowledge. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I have a million more miles to ride on the journey to discovering my true potential as a photographer but I know for sure that this is my vocation, and I will spend the rest of my life perfecting my craft. This is what I want.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Thanks for dropping by to read my first post of many to come, as I continue to grow as a photographer. Stay tuned for the silly, the pretty, the breath taking, the inspiring, and some of the not so great, images that I collect through the viewfinder of my beloved DSLR.</span>Jacky Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406984853215645041noreply@blogger.com2