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Wondering if there is a kind soul to help me with a photo

16 years ago

After my SIL's funeral yesterday, I took a few family pictures. I am not a photographer, but these pictures have meaning to me, and I think my BIL would like a copy. The background is crappy, but I think the pictures are ok (for my skill level). There is one picture though, where my nephew's g/f has a piece of jewellery askew and we think it will ruin the photo for them. Is there anybody who could look at this picture and possibly photoshop it or something? I don't even know if it's doable. If someone thinks they might be able to help with this, maybe you can email me through the GW? I'm off to work in a few minutes, so I won't be able to check my email until tonight. This whole thing is emotional for me, and I want it to be nice for them, and not ruined. Hope this makes sense.

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country_bumpkin_al
16 years ago
You have email!!*S*
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
I'm here to help as well.

Jodi-
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stephmc72
16 years ago
I emailed you also.
susan_on
Original Author
16 years ago
THANK YOU all SO much!! I've sent off emails, and it means a lot to me that each of you have offered your help.
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
Susan, you've got mail.
kacram
16 years ago
I'm a kind soul, but I can't help! LOL
ronf_gw
16 years ago
I've been away from the computer all day but, if you still need assistance let me know. But, it looks like you're well taken care of.

Ron
susan_on
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you everyone.. Jodi was kind enough to help me out and the picture is now beautiful and it won't embarrass the girl. I appreciate how kind everyone is.
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
That was a fun project! A bit challenging but fun.

Jodi-
kacram
16 years ago
Can you post it here?
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
I'll post the before and after only if Susan is okay with it.
susan_on
Original Author
16 years ago
I'm going to give that some thought. You did a great job on the photo, Jodi. My son explained to me how tedious it is to move the beads the way you did, and then you did a lot of other clean up. You were very generous with your time to do thi! I would love to show the photos, I'm just going to run it by my daughter when she comes home to see what she thinks.
liz
16 years ago
Jodi...you're a doll...and a whiz with PS!!
kacram
16 years ago
susan... maybe a before and after, and just from the neck down? lol
susan_on
Original Author
16 years ago
I spoke to my daughter and she thinks that since her cousins are very private, that posting these before and after pics would be ok if Jodi doesn't mind cutting their heads off, or masking their faces or something. It really is amazing how she moved the beads.. or rebuilt them, maybe.
Jodi_SoCal
16 years ago
Was looking for something else and found this post. Here's the before and after. Besides move the necklace, I did a bit of cleanup as well.

{{!gwi}}

Jodi-
kacram
16 years ago
Dang, Miss Jodi! YOU ARE GOOD! LOL
the faceless bodies are a little spooky! LOL.

I can see why you thought she might want the necklace
moved. I have a couple pictures like that. I stopped
wearing those long necklaces! lol

nice picture, and very well done, Jodi!
susan_on
Original Author
16 years ago
Isn't Jodi amazing? I'm very moved that she used her expert skills to help me with my photo. The kids and my BIL appreciate the photos I sent, and I was glad to be able to send this one too. Thanks as well, to all the other people who offered to help.... it meant a lot to me.

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