This is the conclusion of the report on my project for Anna (pastor’s daughter) and Terry.  After showing childhood pictures of the bride and groom as they grew up, the third section was images of them together.  The final portion comprises photos of the couple after they were engaged to be married.  The following images are from that final section.

The photo was taken on a cloudy day.  Consequently, the image was kind of flat only the shadow helped to add depth to the scene.  I added a special lighting effect to make it appear that Terry and Anna were “in the spotlight.”

This is very moody.  However it is difficult to identify the subjects.  Also, the focus is a bit soft.

Some touch-up, cropping and use of a filter in Photoshop Elements changed that and added a new (unreal) dimension to the tracks in the snow.  Do you think this improved it?

What would you do with this image?  The photographer used the setting sun to create a great effect.  Isn’t that terrific?  What would you do?  I wasn’t satisfied and so I went to work with Photoshop Elements.

I cropped the image to remove [mostly] the power line overhead and to move in on the area of interest.  An edge filter changed the background, removed some distracting details and added a slightly altered quality to the photo.  I was satisfied and used this image in the presentation.  I particularly liked the enhanced contrast.  The darkness of coats, jeans and trees magnifies the brilliance of the sun.

After the wedding, I added this lighting effect at Photofunia.  Would you have used this in preference to the previous picture?  Is it too much?  Does it add to the magic of the moment?

Perhaps you understand why I enjoyed this project so much.  Sometimes it was tedious to do so many steps for even plain images.  Then came the few opportunities to transform an image.

The reaction of the bride and groom made it all worth while.  I only asked to share some images with you and that wish was granted.  Thanks Anna and Terry may your marriage be long and lives happy.