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It’s all about the L-O-V-E right? I recently did an engagement session with a darling couple who made my camera sing.
Liz is the type of beauty that always seems to have a natural glow surrounding her. Kent is a cutie too!
We added in a little off duty fire shoot for fun too:)
I think Liz and Kent will have a long life together~Congratulations to them! Once again Jo-Anne Coletti has published a new issue of her lovely The Feminine Home “The Feminine Home~embraces the heart and soul of a woman. It is a singular place where loveliness resides and the language of romance and poetry lives; a home that coaxes an extraordinary life that is enduring, purposeful and distinctly feminine.” Jo-Anne Coletti Visit Jo-Anne’s blog for ordering information and even a chance to win you’re own copy!
Pure gorgeous don’t you think?
Such a beautiful book. Thank you for sharing it. I am popping on over to her site right now. I love lemon anything, especially old fashioned lemonade~
This is my Mama Stella Mae’s Best Lemonade Recipe 1 3/4 cups white sugar 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice Directions
Lemons are great to decorate with too, from a simple bowl to something a bit more fun~
*Photography and Styling Carol Spinski For more ideas on using lemons check out my other blog~Raised In Cotton 
Lovely! How many times have you taken a photo and it turns out poor because of bad lighting conditions? Before I toss a photo out I will do some exposure adjustments and even convert it to black and white to see if that helps the image~
This photo of my Son and his girlfriend was taken as they were sitting in a car in the middle of the day. There were bad shadows across both of they’re faces so I just decreased the lighting levels and saturation in hopes of saving the photo. I also applied a hint of blur to further even the skin tones out a bit.
I have nice windows in my bedroom but many times I can get a harsh backlight situation producing blown out photos. So to counter in this photo, I decreased the exposure level and saturation down producing greater details in the pitcher.
This early morning Florida beach photo was a tad too dark and the sand had a slight blue cast. I just increased the exposure a bit and decreased the saturation to take full advantage of the beautiful colors of the sunrise. And finally…..
One of my favorite photos from Curious Sofa’s Christmas Open House 2008. To capture the ambience of the night and the beautiful candle topped farm table, I increased the exposure level just slightly. Since there were a few overhead lights that created a yellow cast, I decreased the saturation tone in the image to focus attention on the table. Don’t give up on those photos, try doing some level adjustments to see what you come up with! Answers to some of your photography questions: 1. My equipment~ Canon 5d MK2, Canon Film Camera, Nikon d90 and a number of lenses, speedlites, reflector, studio lighting. 2. My favorite photo editing software is Lightroom 3 and Photoshop Elements. 3. I shoot RAW files so I can have full post processing control. But the above examples can be done using JPEG files too. 4. I have learned to take my time with each image and capture the best straight out of the camera shot that I can. This helps in reducing any post processing needs. 5. To teach yourself about proper exposure settings, try shooting in Manual mode~Trust me, it’s not hard! 
Nice site, i am so interested to do this as well…could you advise as to how to begin this? thank you, Heidi
Very nice site, i too am interested doing this. Could you please advise how to go about this? Thank you .. 
I am so in love with photography again (and my Canon EOS 50D!) 
Thank You Nerina~ Manual mode is really fairly simple. Just a matter of finding the best combination of ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. Have Fun! 
Carol, So it’s 108 degrees today and I’m not usually one to wish my life away but……Fall weather sounds pretty good right now don’t you think? Since it was way too hot for much of any activity, I spent most of my day organizing photos and found a few Fall ones to share with you~
I’m in the mood to decorate for Fall, how about you? Photography by Carol Spinski www.RaisedInCottonVintageRentals.com
those pictures are gorgeous, greetings from Spain, 
I love Fall. Can’t wait for that crisp fall air and Autumn in New England. It’s my favorite time of year! 
Because a very high count of family problems in May and June, I never got around to decorating for summer, just a few dribs and drabs of summery things. So, I am looking forward to seasonal decorating in late Sept. 
Please not fall yet. I’ll take these hot temps over snow and cold any day. My bones are just thawing now. I can wait for that cursed white stuff. 
Your pictures make me soooo ready! Thank you! 
I’ve never been more ready for fall…this is the hottest summer ever! Your photos are so inspiring. 
Hello Carol, 
I can’t wait for Fall and decorating for it. These images are just beautiful. Maybe if I stare at them long enough I’ll feel like we have cooler weather! 
i feel the same way. i don’t want to rush it but i am done with all this heat. i want to turn my air off and open up the windows. thanks for the fall beauty. it is my favorite time of year. 
Wow! Ideas are flowing! I can’t wait to decorate for fall! Thanks for sharing! 
no, no, and no…it’s barely summer here! we’ve had a really late start in the northwest…
Master bedroom in the farmhouse, specifically decorated with Mr PracticalPants in mind plus my need for some softness~ A combination of romance with some manly industrial edges or the “RO~MAN” style as I like to call it~ * Reclaimed salvage door bed from Restoration Hardware *Matching end tables Restoration Hardware *Zinc Lamps~www.CuriousSofa.com *Bed Linens:Bella Notte, Pom~Pom, Rachel Ashwell (Target) *Comforter, Curtain Panels~ Pottery Barn *Bed Skirt~ Just a sheer white curtain panel (Nell Hills, Kansas City, MO) I tucked into the bed. *Clock on wall~ Gordman’s Kansas City *Vintage Goods~ Raised In Cotton *Wall Color~California Paint Color~ Honeywind *Floor Color~ Dove Gray, Sherwin Williams
Thank You Laurie! 
Very, very pur-ty!
Boy if anyone knows about how to begin a great design concept it is certainly you Renee:) You are so sweet and such an inspiration:) Hugs, Carol
Hi Ginny, It was actual floor paint and I did not want anything too shinny so we did not put any sealer down. So far we’re going into the second year and not any issues of it peeling. Thank You! Carol
Yes Tabitha trying to decorate a room that you share with a man and still keep some feminine touches is HARD! But Thankfully Mr PracticalPants like what I did:) Blessings, Carol 
I ♥ this so much, so simple but layered and textured so perfectly. Pulling off a space for “two” isn’t an easy task, well done! 
What a restful, welcoming space! Love the combination of textures. Now, tell me about your floor paint – is it wall paint or floor paint? How many coats and did you seal it? 
Carol,
Thank You Lynne:) Blessings, Carol 
Carol!
WOW Laura~I’m so honored and Thank You:) Blessings, Carol
I forgot to add, I NEVER buy anything unless it’s on sale~ but will pay the extra price for nice linens:) Thank You Donna
Well Thank You Kim:) Mr PracticalPants likes it too:) Blessings, Carol
Thanks so much Pam:) Hugs, Carol
Ahh Thank You Lili:) Many Blessings, Carol
Thanks so much Paula:) Blessings, Carol
LOLOL, Thank Lisa and come for a nap any time:) Hugs, Carol
Thank You Abby! I was trying to go for the “not too fussy” style:) Mr PracticalPants likes it so I guess it has worked out so far:) 
I really like this palette. It’s not too fussy, but very charming at the same time. The bed is my favorite feature. 
All Priceless!!! Can I sleep there? Because I now need a nap!
WOW, your new master bedroom in the farmhouse is just perfect. Awesome JOB! 
Ooooh…I adore this look! What a talent you have for melding the feminine and masculine sides together. Gorgeous and very impressive room! ~Lili 
I love it! The bed is gorgeous. A great combination! 
Love it Carol, it looks great! Love the juxtapostion of the hard rustic wood with the softness of the linen. Goes so well together! 
I love the way you decorate! Like Laura, I am glad you list where you obtain your items. It proves that even a budget-minded person can have beautiful rooms. 
I love this layout & the way you listed all the info..perfect.Your decorating style is one of my favorites..this room is very serene with just the right touch of rustic for the man in your life. |
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I think it is because this time I have “control” of my images where as before with out having a darkroom to process my own film I relied on a photo drop of site.
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what beautiful photos! you can just see how in love they are!
All wonderful photos, but the last one is just glorious!!!
Perfect!
Love these photos! What a gorgeous girl!