Before n After: Charleston Charm


As a Yankee living in the south I've learned a thing or too about southern charm - never serve tea unsweetened, don't forget to use formalities like Mr. and Mrs., and always keep a spare stick of butter!


Add a little southern charm to your image:
  1. Layer the Enchanted Texture on a blending of overlay at 80% opacity
  2. Duplicate the texture layer {Hot keys: Ctrl J}
  3. Blend the 2nd texture layer on multiply at 80%
Got a before and after to share?

32 comments :

  1. I absolutely love this! So simple and beautiful. My Gramma loved bird nests and books, this reminds me of her. :)

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  2. Looks beautiful Kristy!

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  3. so pretty - awesome edit

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  4. Love this, Kristy! The colors, the warmth... And, ahh yes, all of those southern charms! As a southerner living in Yankee territory, I have to say I miss the sweet tea, and the slower pace to life! :)

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  5. Gorgeous. You made just a bit of changes, but it seems to really have changed the capture. You can definitely change a photo into art.

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  6. Love the tones...beautiful!

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  7. This shot is perfect for that vintagy look.

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  8. I LOVE it, and as always, your work is gorgeous!
    I wish you a beautiful weekend.

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  9. that nest is just super charming. great composition.

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  10. Anonymous11:37 AM CDT

    I love it. Looks great!

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  11. Love the eclectiness of the book and the nest.Great after!!!

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  12. Beautiful, Kristy! Love the tone in your edit!

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  13. I love the color of those books! gorgeous!

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  14. Just beautiful, love the coloring!

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  15. Love it Kristy. Beautiful tone.

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  16. Books and nests...lovely! Following along.

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  17. It's amazing how a little texture changes the whole feel of the shot- great job!

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  18. Beautiful work - love your processing!

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  19. Very nice. Why do you need butter?

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  20. Anonymous2:25 AM CDT

    Gorgeous edit - I must learn layers!

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  21. Love this edit. :)

    Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  22. Cute little nest and I like the color of the books,little splash of color:)

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  23. Thank you for sharing the how tos! I really do appreciate it when other photographers help each other out. I also do this, especially for a project that I am doing called Your Signature Style.

    Anyway, I love the effect of how you layered these photos to get phenomenal light and color. Gorgeous!

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  24. I'm a southern girl living in Japan :O) I love your little things you said! Beautiful photo!!

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  25. Thank you for your lovely comment on my DIY;)
    I love this after pic, looks great!
    Lovely greetings...

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

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  26. I'm stopping back in to thank you for linking up with theme Thursday's A Touch of Spring. Again, I just love how you change your photos into art. Just gorgeous. You definitely have an eye for it.

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  27. Thanks Everyone, you sure now how make me smile!

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  28. Wow - stunning!!! I really like both photographs; but your edit is breath-taking.

    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  29. beautifully done Kristy!

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  30. Really love this texture!

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I love reading your little notes, it makes me smile from ear to ear!