Dear friends,I have got many e-mails from you with question-How I create my art work… Ok, It is hard to describe all manipulation processes I use in short words, but I will try:I always work with one program- Photoshop CS and use my Wacom tablet. Using my imagination and these tools I discover how to bring a new life into my photo art. First of all I photograph a model on a clean background; this step gives me a better ability in future graphic manipulation. Then separately I create a background with other pictures or draw using brushes from Photoshop. Then I change opacity to blend background and model together. I absolutely love to draw hair and new clothing on models in my work. For hair I use brushes from Photoshop, and for clothing I use details of fabrics from other pictures. For all my collages I use multiple layers with different pictures which I merge then with main image. Next step – there is some shape correction I use Liquify filter involved. And last step – color, tone, light and shadow correction processes which helps me to bring image in one solid story. The final step - I am merging all layers and new art work is ready. Some time this process take about 5 hours, sometimes more then one day….If you have any question about this manipulation process, just leave a comment and I will try to explain!

The example below….

I promised 2 days ago I will show you what I usually keep in my new magic JILL-E CAMERA BAGS

And also I will show almost all my work equipment. ”Almost”, because I have other lenses, tripods, etc, which I do not use now. I keep everything in the case in our closet.

I love my toys…….. So, welcome to my world!

What I keep in my BAG:

And this is my equipment:

If you have any questions about my equipment, just feel free to ask me in your comments and I will help you with it.

I should defiantly post this! First of all I want to show my appreciation to —– for the unexpected surprise. I have got in the mail a big box and I know I did not order anything.

 So here what I found inside:

This is biggest a studio sample I ever saw! And I love their stylish modern albums! GraphiStudio create best product and the best quality. I am usually work with Leather Craftsmen which albums are number one. Now I am planning to order my first albums with Graphistudio as well. I hope my clients will love new albums also.Now, my main event for today: My new Camera Bag!

I am planning to buy this amazing book!

I think it will be interesting for photographers- web article was published in the April 2006 edition of Rangefinder magazine

I found this website today and would like to share with you my excitement!!!

The gowns are so beautiful, I hope one of my future brides would wear it!

http://azacclothingcouture.com/items/bridal-gowns/list.htm