In 2008, I won a copy of Photoshop Elements 7 (and a copy of Premiere Elements 7) from Momdot. Woo hoo — photo editing software from Adobe!!!!!

I loaded it onto my computer . . . . . . . . and that was it.

I think I opened it once or twice, but I just didn’t have the energy to learn a new editing software. I was lazy and it looked hard.

Yesterday, I learned from Emily (at Busy Mom) that you can use actions in PSE just like you can in the “real” Photoshop!

Wha -wha- WHAT?

All this time? I could have been editing my photos like the professionals instead of just doing the same few edits?

That info was all it took; I began scurrying across the internet, looking for free actions (’cause, well — I’m cheap).

I hit the MOTHERLOAD!!!!

Coffeeshop Photography

This scientist turned stay at home mom turned photo editing guru creates actions, storyboards, and tutorials for Photoshop Elements . . . and everything is FREE.

Take a look at what I was able to do, late last night . . . in a short amount of time:

The Little Lady Before:

The Little Lady After

Mr. Boy Before

Mr. Boy After

I still have a lot to learn — I can tell I “over-did” Mr. Boy’s pic (specially his eyes — just a little toooooo intense), but . . . BUT!

This weeks photos in my Photo Story Friday post were also edited with one of Coffeshop Photography’s actions. LOVE IT!

I may never visit a professional photographer again!

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P.S.

Hey, did you know that I’m applying to be one of the next #Mamavation Moms?????

‘Tis true.  I’m tired of being over-weight and unhealthy.

Wanna help me out?

Get on Twitter and send the following tweet:

Hey @bookieboo I want @Rachel_L to be the next #Mamavation Mom. She has my support!

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