Help with possible Christmas Card pics

Although I have been a member of DK for nearly a year and a half, I have only recently joined this group and quite honestly, I don't feel worthy of belonging. While I love looking at all of the beautiful pictures that get posted here, many of the discussions are "over my head." My DH purchased a Nikon DX for me in 2006, but it might as well be a "point and shoot" as that is the way I use it. At this point in my life, with my children attending college and no longer participating in football or drill team, most of the pictures I take are of Knox (surprise, surprise!). While I have resorted to paying my semi-professional photographer/friend to take the annual Christmas pic of my kids, I wanted to take Knox's pic myself for the DK card exchange. I have selected three photos that I think have possibilities, but I need a little bit of help in "cleaning" them up. In the first one, Knox's face looks dirty, and in the next two, I have too many shadows (I realize that the third one needs to be cropped, but I wanted to send it unaltered.) I also realize that Knox needs a trim around his eyes in all of the pics, but it's a little too late for that!

Is there any one that would take a few minutes to help me with these pictures? I would greatly appreciate it! If it's best to send the pics by email, please let me know!

If others need help with their pics, feel free to add to this discussion!

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Permalink Reply by Katie, John & Parker pup on November 27, 2011 at 5:55pm

Totally an amateur but had a little fun...everyone suggested www.picnik.com for me and there are some simple things you can do to your photo to make it better for you!

Permalink Reply by Doris, Knox & Flash on November 27, 2011 at 7:29pm

Thanks, Katie, for helping me! I love the hat -- it makes the pic much more "Christmas-y!" He would never have kept a real one on, LOL!

Permalink Reply by Jean, Rylee and Cooper on November 27, 2011 at 6:13pm

First welcome to the group. You are as worthy as any of us. We just enjoy taking photos and getting help from everyone here at doodle kisses! I like your first 2 shots. Sorry I can't help with editing, I don't do much of it, need to learn.

Permalink Reply by Doris, Knox & Flash on November 27, 2011 at 7:32pm

Jean, thanks for the welcome! I remember your card from last year -- it was one of my favorites! You're a great photographer!

Permalink Reply by Jean, Rylee and Cooper on December 1, 2011 at 1:29pm

Thank you Doris, for the compliment. Not that good, take many shots and hope for the best. Looking forward to seeing your photos in the group.

Permalink Reply by Sue on November 27, 2011 at 7:26pm

I am no expert, but I put it in Lightroom, and applied a preset to brighten up the first one.

Permalink Reply by Suzann, Rosey & Bandit on November 28, 2011 at 8:45pm

That looks great!

Permalink Reply by Doris, Knox & Flash on November 28, 2011 at 10:04pm

Thanks, Sue! I love how bright it now is! Knox looks so much better! Yay!

Permalink Reply by Linda and "Toby" on November 28, 2011 at 8:20pm

Hi Doris! Your photos are WONDERFUL!!! Please don't feel intimidated or hesitate to post your pics. We're just here to have fun and help each other out. :)

I actually love all 3 of these and feel any of them would make a lovely card. That said, I "tweaked" #3 for you, and cropped it to a 5x7. Here's a low rez version. (The high rez file was too large to attach, but if you email me at linda@bellcreativestudio.com I'll be happy to email it to you.)