eCourse Updates, 2 New Textures & a Tutorial

textured with 2203 and 2303.

Hello,

How are you? Happy almost Monday...... gack... i can't believe I'm still at my desk.

'sigh'..... poof went the day.

I'm popping in with some news...some new textures.... and a quick texture tutorial.

First the new textures.... the 03 Set.

Texture Lovin' Listers, the download is coming your way.

Not on the list....want free textures? Click HERE to sign up....

eCourse Updates

Picture Pro-cess begins next week!!!

Oh my gosh... I'm so ready to dive into this with you all. I'm really excited about the content I've put into this class.

Are you in? If not, I'd love to have you join.... For those who have asked....I'm not sure when I will rerun the class..... possibly one more time before summer... I can't say for sure.

Now's the time... a great intro price still available.

Click HERE for all the Picture Process Elements class details and HERE for all the CS6 details.

TK Members - great news.....
an exclusive Members only eCourse is coming soon.

Texturize in a brand new texture workshop. It begins on April 10th. 

Get the details here.

Members be sure you are on the TK list.....so you don't miss out on class info and updates.

Not a TK Member....Click here for more details.

Oh and TK members be sure to grab the new March collection while you are there. It's a keeper.

Finally, I have a little quick texture tip tutorial below. Take a moment to check it out if you like.

I think that's it for today..... Here's to a fabulous week....

As always.... much gratitude....

xo,

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Lightroom Tips, New Textures & a Give Away

Benny got his haircut.... a little shorter than usual... I think he looks more puppy-ish.... 

Hello friends, 

How are you? It's almost Monday here... not quite.... How was your weekend?

I just could not let the weekend pass without a new post. I spent most of the weekend finalizing a new texture set... The Cloth & Paper Collection...I'm wondering if I should call it the Soft & Subtle collection. Oh my, I'm pretty close to bursting about this new collection. I hope to release it Wednesday. 

In other news, my new class, Picture Process is open for registration.  CS6 users, click HERE for all the details. Elements Users click HERE. Can not wait to dive in!

Okay  I know I say this … a lot… but I gotta say it again… I love lightroom….I often wonder… what on earth I ever did pre-lightroom. I'm so excited about my photos and editing…. It's good stuff. As much as I love Lightroom... I will always love photoshop. I honestly NEED them both.  

I know there are many lightroom and photoshop lovers out there….. which means there are many fabulous tips & tricks we could share with one another. 

I thought I would start with a few of mine and invite you all to join in. 

Need a little incentive to share….. How 'bout a give away?

Today I'm giving away a spot in my upcoming Lightroom class, Round Trip to one lucky commenter or a spot in Picture Process (8 weeks access) (winner picks...)

Round Trip begins on March 5th. Click HERE for class details....go quick...there's still time to save on registration.

To enter the give away, simply share a favourite Lightroom or Photoshop tip, trick or shortcut.

Before I dive into a few of my favourite Lighroom tips & tricks…. I do have a little texture-love to share….. 

Click HERE to download the 1402 set. 

New to the black speckled textures (I call them magic textures)? Simply add the texture to your photo and change the blend mode to screen. It can be a subtle effect…. almost like drybrushing… Give it a go.

Textured with 1402 at Soft Light.

Okie doke…. here's few of my favourite LR TIPS.

• In any of the Lightroom modules hit the keyboard shortcut command / or control / to see a list of shortcuts for that module. To close the shortcut list click inside the page.
• Hit the tab key to toggle the side panels on and off and shift tab to toggle the side and top and bottom panels on and off.
• In the develop module hit the \ key to see a before and after of your photo.
• In the library module hit \ key will show/hide the top filter bar. and the T key will show hide the bottom tool bar.
• Hit J to turn clipping warning on and off.
• There are 6 different crop overlays in Lightroom. To access the different overlays hit the R key to activate the crop tool then hit the O key to toggle through the 6 overlays. To rotate your crop, hit the X key.

Okay, must sign off..... 

Just a reminder this week's Texture Tuesday theme is Dream-Like.

Until next time.... big love & so much gratitude....

xo,

 

p.s. wanna see more of Ben? I added a pet section to my portfolio....which should be called a Ben section. 'smile'. Click HERE to check it out.

Update on March 1 by Kim Klassen

The Give Away is now closed. Congrats Kristeen. 

But please feel free to continue sharing your LR & PS tips in the comments if you like. While you are here have a little read... there's some great tips posted.

{Weekend Texture} & Give Away Winners Announced

Hello friends,

I'm squeeking in late..... I made myself a promise to quit 'working' by 9:00 each night. I'm running a bit behind this evening...... But it's been a productive day...which is always a good thing.

I just had to share this photo of Ben. I set up my stills in the 'white room'. He's usally in the room with me....and often snoops around as I'm setting up my shot. Lately I've been using a few different white chairs, which are lower...so he can really 'nose' his way into the 'set'. So cute. I've capture him a few times with my iPhone....and my sweet IG friends are always so generous with their Ben love. Anyhow, here's a click with my Nikon.... I'm thinking perhaps this will be a print for my wall. 

Okie doke.... moving on..... 'smile'...

First, Oh my gosh...I've read every single comment below my Friday Introvert posting. Thank you for sharing so openly. I'm completely fascinated by this subject and hope to continue exploring it. It's really good stuff!

Before I announce the give away winners...I do have a texture to share with you. I call this little gem, Marabella.

I used it on my up-top image.... First I processed it in Lightroom...a simple black and white conversion...then into photoshop where I added today's texture, 'marabella' at soft light 100% opacity.... I love the warmth the texture added.... finally the quote...using a fav font..... Rough Typewriter.

Texture Lovin' Listers, the download link is coming your way. Not on the list? Be sure to sign up and start receiving your freebie textures right away. 

Okie doke..... here are Friday's give away winners.

The winner of a complimentary spot in my Lightroom class, Round Trip is: Julie H

The winner of the fabulous Susan Cain book, Quiet is: Suzie Puetz

Please send me an email ladies so I can get you 'hooked up'

I think that covers it....  

Thank you for popping by......

So much love...

xo,

p.s. I'm over at Shutter Sisters.... offering another chance to win a spot in Round Trip. Be sure to stop by.

{Weekend Textures} and the BTS Winner Announced

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Hello friends,

Happiest Sunday.... How's your weekend? Mine seemed to zip by.... in a poof....of work, meal-making, and doggy walking...... 

The suns been shining bright all weekend... such a treat!! Big gratitude.... it's amazing what the sun can do for a person!

Here's a few of my recent favs from Instagram... You can find me on IG under @kimklassen if you hang out there at all..... it's such a supportive community of creatives.... I love IG.

As you can see...we have a lot of snow already... it's definitely winter on the prairies.....

Before we move into today's texture, I must announce the winner from Friday's give away... a spot in our Behind the Scenes eCourse.

The winner is: Becs from Catching Sundust. Please drop me a line so I can get you all hooked up.....

Behind the Scenes is the eCourse Xanthe and I created this past summer. It's super packed full of creative inspiration...tons of blogging/photography tips. We've opened it up for self-paced instant access.... at a super affordable price.... now just $165 $79.00. Click HERE to get all the details.

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Okie doke... I have a new texture to share. Check out today's texture set.... Named after another lovely from Oasis.....Cherish...

I actually have 2 versions for you today.... one scripted and one unscripted... I used the scripted version on my up top image at soft light 100% and masked it off the bud.....

Texture Lovin' Listers the download link is coming your way. Not on the list, click HERE to sign up and start receiving fabulous free handmade textures today.

Before I sign off....On Friday I shared a little about Make-it and Take-it Photographers....  I'm loving all the comments. Please feel free to share your thoughts as well.... I'd love to hear from you.

Signing off.... to the trail we go....

Here's to a truly inspired week....xo

Weekend Textures to Try

Hello friends,

How are you? Just a quick little post with 3 new textures to try..... 

I was completely inspired by so many lovely creatives at Shutter Sisters Oasis....I decided to make a series of textures named after the wonderful women I connected with... This is the first of many....

I have so must to tell you... but I'm still trying to get my thoughts around it all..... Good stuff!! 

For today, here are 3 lovely textures to try.... click HERE to download the set.

Before I sign off....I've had many emails about my Lightroom class, Round Trip.... asking if it's too late to join in... The answer is no...  There's still time.....Registration will remain open through this week.

I wrote a post about why i love lightroom here if you'd like to check it out.

Here's what a few people have said about the class.....

Thank you, thank you, thank you! you are a gifted and wise teacher as well as a fantastic artist and photographer....and most certainly, you are in the right profession.
thanks so much for your generosity, and sharing of your process.
i so look forward to putting this all to my highest use.
i will look for the next opportunity to be in your classroom again, hopefully soon!!   - maureen

Thanks from England too, I was on the verge of leaving Lightroom, forgetting I had ever installed it, but wow I am so pleased your course came along when it did, amazing, I am totally hooked on LR, I have learnt just so much. Many many thanks, I would highly recommend this to anybody who has or is thinking of why use Lightroom? Awesome! Thanks Kim.   -Louise

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Okie doke... off I go..... dinner at my parents...I'm bringing the salad...best go get it made.... 

Here's to a completely inspired week....

xo, 

p.s. If you are following me on IG you know the snow has arrived....  I'm loving photographing Ben in the snow.... 

Here's one shot i took the other day....

A Textured Trio and a Photoshop Tutorial

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Hello lovelies,

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I hope fabulous. 

Before I share today's textures.... I'm super excited to announce the LUCKY winner of a spot in the fabulous eCourse, Creatively Made Home. Thanks again to my sweet friend Tracey Leber for sharing this give away. I can not wait for class to begin!! There's something about autumn that makes me wanna change things up. 'sigh'..... The winner of a free space in CMH is:  Anne Hartman. Congrats sweet Anne!!

Anne wrote:

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Okie doke... I have a trio of textures for you today, along with a beginners texturizing tutorial for both cs6 and elements 10.

First the textures.

Texture Lovin' Listers your link is on it's way. Not on the list, click HERE to sign up and start receiving freebies right away.

Now the tutorials. 

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Elements Users - View Bigger on Vimeo

Happy texturizing.... Be sure to pop back tomorrow and link up with Texture Tuesday... It's another fun-filled Free & Easy eDition. 

p.s. TK members I just posted a new tutorial for this image.... in the Test Kitchen. Be sure to pop over and check it out. 

{Weekend Texture} A Freebie Trio to Try

 And The 'This is Your Life' Poster Winner Announced

Hello Friends....

Happy almost Monday!! I hope you enjoyed a most inspired weekend!

Today I'm sharing a trio of texture. The colored version is the original piece I made....I can't even tell you how many layers of paint, paper, ink and more I used.

I converted it to a fab black and white and a sepia for you as well! I know you could do it yourself! But, hey... what the heck? :)

It's a fairly intense texture, so you may find you need to lower the opacity, even blur it a little...and you can always pull the edges out if it's too much.

Texture Lovin' Listers, the download link will go out shortly!

Please note: it is a large zip file (almost 20 mb, so it will take some time to download).

If you would like to start receiving freebie textures and good stuff like that, you can sign up for the Texture Lovin' List here.

I have to make this quick....Ben is bored with the Studio... Enough is enough...apparently....His little chin is on my lap, right now... looking up at me... and his eyes are saying... Mommy, can we go cuddle on the couch please? :)

Before I announce the poster winner... just a few things.

The Skinny-Mini eCourse Registration is open. Class begins on September 26th. For more info click HERE.

The Art of Texture - Secrets Revealed class regisration is open as well...and there is a special early bird price available. Get the scoop HERE.

The winner of the fabulous 'This is your life poster' is Sherrie St. Hilaire.

Congrats Sherrie!! Please send me an email so we can get you 'hooked-up'!

Oh, update on Ben.... He gave up and went over to his little bed. Here's a quick snap. :) I will never tire of his cuteness! 

'sigh'

He really does not look impressed!

'smile'.....

I'm signing off.....  See you for Texture Tuesday, my awesome and oh so inspired friends!
I may just have a little video tutorial on using more intense textures such as today's UggLove set. 

xxo,

p.s. can you guess why I called today's textures Ugg-Love? Come on... give it a guess. I'd love to hear!