Rochester, MN Photography | Nicole Mills Photography
I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I love Photoshop. If I had nothing else in life to focus on, I could happily sit in front of my computer learning more and more about it. I probably use PS to about 20% of its potential…it’s so overwhelming to think I’ve only scratched the surface in learning what you can do with it.
Yesterday, we had ANOTHER snow day, which meant the kiddo was home with me. While she was watching a movie, I logged on to a popular website that constantly streams editing videos and watched one…and wow, I learned so much in just an hour! So, today I worked on another image from our recent vacation to FL..and while I took the editing a bit far because I was having fun, I did some of what I normally do to an image in a more precise and efficient way. Yahoo !! Photoshop, if you don’t know, can be a total time suck. Hours disappear and before you know it, the hair on your legs has grown an inch and you notice a smell that may or may not be you! ;) The problem for me is…I’ve learned how to do things one way, and even though there are probably 10 other ways to do that same thing more efficiently, I cling to what I already know. Relearning is difficult for me - it takes time, and I never feel as if there is ENOUGH time! I’ve always got a zillion things on my “to do” list and slowing down to learn a new way of doing something…ugh, it’s frustrating. It’s silly, because if I think of all the time it may save me in the future…well, you probably understand what I’m talking about.
On another topic…kinda…we’ve moved into a 140 year old farm house recently. It’s beautiful! The previous owners purchased it in 1993 (for $15,000) and completely gutted it and restored the home. They did an amazing job bringing it back to life. They salvaged all the original trim and wood floors, added plumbing (there wasn’t ANY), and rebuilt the porches and exterior, etc. I’ll do a blog post about it one of these days…I have some AMAZING images from the past and during the renovation process. AND, of course, I have my own plans for the home! We’ve already tackled a few, and there are more on the horizon. Anyway…one thing I’ve decided is that I want to keep all the walls quite subtle (I’m a girl that likes to add color normally!), and I want my artwork to provide the pops of color I so love. I’m not sure which one yet, but one of the many beach images of my kiddo will be printed large and will be hanging somewhere in the house. It will be my much needed reminder that winter will end at some point…and that the ocean is waiting for me down in Florida!
Nicole Mills Photography specializes in photographing girls and women of all ages. If you live in SE Minnesota and are looking for a photographer that is dedicated to her craft and will provide you the most amazing portraits you've ever seen of yourself, then please get in touch with Nicole Mills Photography to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Located in downtown Pine Island, the Nicole Mills Photography studio offers everything you need to make your portrait experience one to remember forever. You'll find a full studio wardrobe to choose from, including beautiful gowns, casual separates, and even unique, custom designs created by Nicole for a one-of-a-kind portrait you and your family will treasure forever.
Nicole Mills Photography offers fully stylized sessions both in her Pine Island studio and outdoors in Rochester, MN and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for senior photographs, maternity, business head shots, or simply some beautiful images of you and/or your family, Nicole Mills Photography provides unparalleled service, quality of work, and unique artwork you'll want to hand down for generations to come.
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