the magic of Photoshop!!

So my clients asked me if they had a missing member of the family could I add them in the week after. Sure! Amazing what Photoshop can do. Now mind you...we placed the missing man at the same place, in the same scene at the similar time of day. This helps make the transition like ...smooth as glass! Seriously, he looks like he was always standing there. The family was amazed and thrilled.

Photoshop (when handled correctly) can accomplish many tasks. It is always worth asking and planning to ahead a little to create a very realistic, beautiful memory forever.

Valerie

Framingham wedding 09

I always like to put a few images from a wedding that I am working on up online...so here are a few!

Valerie

Wedding cake humor

This was pretty amusing to me and I was unaware that cake toppers were actually made like this! I had to stop and look at the top again, which made me chuckle out loud and photograph it from different angles. So as I got to know the couple though...I actually think the groom may have picked this cake topper out...he has a wicked sense of humor.

Life imitating art? Maybe.

Valerie

...time flies

I know, I know! Time just flies.... where does it go?? Remember when we were kids...bored, wonder when we would be adults? Wanting to do our "stuff", be our own persons... 'ya so now I want to have someone else take care of me and take a nap again. Circle of life?? Thank goodness I make myself laugh!

Well~here are a couple of photos from my last adventure. Some family photos taken at my Aunt Pat's house.

Valerie

Genuine expressions

I just love capturing adorable portraits! These expressions were just too darn cute resist blogging! Their son looks like we just showed him the biggest cupcake on the planet!! LOL!!

Valerie

My passion for photography

This is me..waiting for the right waves, waiting for boats to get to just the right spot and feeling inspired watching the beauty of earth. These were taken in Maine a couple of years ago.

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Good reason why I am the photographer

Yup...I make ALL the boys cry!

Here is a great reason why I am the photographer.. 2 of the photos I took then the one that I am in is so "funny"!!! lmao...not only did "Mom" almost drop the camera but she focused on those buildings~perfectly! Her son's face is like "what is she doing?". Mind you people... he came to sit with me, was not my idea. Luckily, I love him and his Mom (very good friend of mine) so I am allowed to poke some fun at her! LOL! How adorable is HE!? This is the only child I have visited in the hospital... I prefer to give new parents (especially first timers) some time to adjust. Here he is at 18 months.

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I really enjoy the creative side of my job. When I really get to just use colors, compliment the images and have fun! I created this one and it is being purchased as a wall wrap canvas, by her father. It is awesome to really see the images all come together and a piece of "art" for the wall ...she only 16 once! I bet Dad's glad about that fact, lol.

Valerie

adorable pink hat

I have to post this little adorable face...3 months old! She was (is) doing a great job of holding herself up and her head up to see what her Mom and I were giggling at. I picked this little hat up at the convention in January also. I think that flower is as big as her face.

Valerie

New Gift Cards available

I have received my first shipment of the newly designed Gift Cards! I am very excited, they look so great and I designed them myself. They are able to be made out in any denomination.

As a matter of fact, I am sssoooooo excited that I am going to make a special offer. The first 3 clients to CALL (& leaving a message counts) can purchase a $100.00 card for ONLY $75.00!! They are good for years.... so my loyal followers-who will be getting these 3 fabulous cards. Even if you think you are too late..try calling anyway since you never know!

508-285-8400

Mother's Day is around the corner ~ 1 month to go! Baby showers, house warming, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, new adoption and even weddings (I have beautiful scenic prints for decorating a new home).

Valerie

9 days old

This little cutie pie (and she's a girl) was brought in for a few portraits once the hospital released her to me....I mean to MOM!! LOL!! I could not wait to capture some images of her and her Dad (those are the hands)... imagine if you had a portrait like that of your you and your father. I am always trying to encourage clients (family, friends, strangers!) to capture those very young years. You can't get them back and in the future they gain value .....they come priceless. I only have one small photo of myself and my mother when I was 4 years old ...it means everything to me. Someday I will try to remember to scan it in and let my "fans" see it too!

Valerie

Bus in mirror vision.

This was just an odd scene on Rte. 495...cruising down the highway....really is that legal? It did sway an awful lot. My husband was sweet enough to slow down...have traffic pass us on both sides to grab a photo.... I wonder what you would really use this bus for?? It is pretty funny.

Valerie

busy but fun March

Ok...I know...I've been dawdling! LOL!! I got a complain that my blog has fallen behind. Shame on me...I agree. So here are some portraits I took this weekend of my cousin who was visiting from Maryland. She is 16 and half and I really enjoyed her visit. I am the oldest (gulp a few days left of my 30s) and she is the youngest of the grandchildren.

Valerie

..back to snow and cold

Ok...yes, I have nothing to whine about. St. John was beautiful and warm...relaxing, fun...did I mention warm? Here are a couple of shots of last week...have a tad bit of trouble concentrating today. I mean seriously, look at the multiple tones of aqua blue....sigh. There are daily flights to St. Thomas~direct from Boston. Hee,hee!

Valerie

St. John 09

Hello to aaaalllll! yes, it is that time of year again, my husband and I are relaxing for a week in the Caribbean~which always seems to go by so darn quick. Here is a sunset photo taken from our balcony and 1 of the resident parrot, her name is Max... she typically talks to me as soon as I walk away! Wonder why? She is adorable. Enjoy.

Valerie

photo stamp template-3 yr old

Yes...I know, all my clients are gasping! But Val is that not dots (pattern) on her sweater! Yes, they are....but these are small, tasteful and placed on a completely white background-PERFECT! This little girl has been photographed by me since she was in the belly. Even as a gleam in the eye, since I photographed her parents wedding.

Valerie

Facebook

Life just keeps evolving...changing. I am glad technology is always improving and "upgrading" (computers, cameras, networking) BUT, man it is hard to keep UP!!! I have been on Facebook for almost a year since I was contacted by someone who lived in the same town as I, in Quebec. Turns out my elementary school had a group formed. WOW!!! I found out I had seen a classmate (grade 1 & up) on TV and did not know it!!

I also learned I could develop a page for Valerie Larsen Photography on facebook. ya know...because I need more things to do! So if you are on FB please click my photo page and become a "fan"-I appreciate it. Being a friend is not necessary to be a fan.

Valerie

Arizona 1.2009

Here are a couple of photos from the trip to Arizona. These are from Sabino Canyon. I really like both of these...I seem to have a fascination with trees. I will get around to posting these on Collages too. I am going to do some groupings of landscape photos since I have some beautiful ones from the Caribbean and from Nova Scotia....yup, I am covering the East Coast!

Valerie

New props

Ohhhh MY! How adorable is this little hat, scarf and tutu!!? I just love the colors and decided to let them shine through by do a clean white background. This was the baby who was chosen for the "modeling" of this set.... her Mom was very excited. BUT, as you can clearly see from one of the photos she was not so excited about it! I had no idea I was so scary and mean! ha,ha!!

In the end, we have some beautiful photos and the hat set looks adorable. It is available for use and ready to make your child look just as adorable...but maybe (hopefully) no tears.

Valerie

Cold & snow

I guess the only thing to be said about all the snow...."if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!" This is Sasha and I out cross country skiing in the power lines. Now if I can just train her to stop running through my tracks.

Valerie