Lightroom

To edit my photos, I generally use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5. In reality, it's a very powerful tool. I wanted to give an example of its power, and how much it can assist your photos and restore a lot of the reality lost when the picture was actually taken.

This picture was taken on a rainy day, making the whole scene a bit dull. It also blocked out a lot of color, creating for a more dreary appearance. But, I wanted the color that I saw to be restored, so I took it to Lightroom. After a considerable amount of time spent editing and retouching the photo, I had successfully brought out more clarity and color to the photo. Here are the before and after photos.

Before

After

As you can see, the second photo is definitely more defined, clearer, and with more color. I hope you enjoyed the photo, and thanks to +Josh Leyva for posing as a model. ;) Have a great week!

- Brett Cole ♦ Photography

Light Trails

I've been looking for an opportunity to catch a shot like this for a long time, and I finally was able to get a few. For some reason, I love light trails. I hope you enjoy them too. ;) None of these photos are edited, so they are straight from the camera.

Range Line, Joplin, MO

20th St., Joplin, MO

In the middle of Range Line, Joplin, MO

I hope you have enjoyed the photos. Personally, the last one is my favorite. I hope to be posting soon, and this post has been delayed due to some connection problems. I'm on spring break and will have some opportunities to take some shots. Hopefully they will be posted as well. Have a great week!

P.S. My email address has changed. It is now brettcphotography@gmail.com

- Brett Cole Photography

Find and Contact Brett Cole ♦ Photography:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettdcolephotography?ref=hl
Website: http://deanmail099.wix.com/brettcolephotography
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/brettcolephotography
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100589357@N08/  
Email: brettcphotography@gmail.com

Neighbors!

I'm a people person... I like being around and enjoying time with other people. I've been blessed with some great neighbors! Besides being awesome playmates, they're also willing models. ;)

This is Alex, riding her brother's bike. ;P

This is Audrey.

This is... Kevin, taking the glory :P

This is Levi, going hardcore.

This is Liz. 

This is Marcus.

This is Oscar. (You might have seen him before) ;)

I hope you enjoyed these pictures. :) I'm grateful for my neighbors! Until next time!

- Brett Cole ♦ Photography

Find and Contact Brett Cole ♦ Photography:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettdcolephotography?ref=hl
Website: http://deanmail099.wix.com/brettcolephotography
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/brettcolephotography
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100589357@N08/  
Email:  deanmail099@gmail.com

Winter Shoots

I love winter. Speaking of the season, school just got cancelled for tomorrow, and we were already out today. Besides no school, winter brings snow, something I really love. These photos were all taken right before/during a light snow. Hope you enjoy!

Some thorns with red berries.

Behind the scenes of @bc_fhotos on Instagram.

Fescue in front of fungus and leaves.

The snow/rain was sticking in the middle of this fescue, and I thought it made for a pretty good picture. 

A fallen log sitting among dead leaves, with fungus growing on it. Sounds gross, looks neat. ;)

A piece of fescue sitting on a rock that's growing mold. :P

These leaves were lucky to stick to the tree this long. :)

A portrait shot of  Logan Cole, or @logoimagery on Instagram

I hope you enjoyed the pictures! Can't wait to get some more shots later. :) Have a nice evening!

- Brett Cole ♦ Photography

Find and Contact Brett Cole ♦ Photography:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettdcolephotography?ref=hl
Website: http://deanmail099.wix.com/brettcolephotography
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/brettcolephotography
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100589357@N08/  
Email:  deanmail099@gmail.com