That's me, last April sitting at my kitchen table with Erin Cobb, learning (and apparently, very excited) about her editing process.
I've said it before, but learning her editing process was revolutionary for me. I had spent so many years working towards creating the best images possible SOOC (Straight Out Of the Camera) but invested very little time in editing (because I love my camera and hate my computer.)
After a couple of days with Erin though, I felt like I had finally learned how to edit my images properly with bright, creamy skin tones, punchy (but realistic) colors and just the right amount of sharpening.
Thank you Erin Cobb.
Erin just released a tutorial of her editing process called, Clean Color and it's available now, on her blog. (Just click on the Clean Color link for more info.)
She's offering introductory pricing that ends on Friday night so if you're planning on getting it, now is the time. (Introductory pricing $70/Elements, $100/Photoshop. After Friday, $99/Elements, $129/Photoshop.)
And I'm going to give away Clean Color to a couple of people. Just leave a comment and I'll draw a couple of winners on Wednesday at noon (Pacific Time.)
Would love to know these tips and tricks, too!
Posted by: Kara | January 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I would love to win this. I take tons of pictures but HATE to edit them. It just seems like so much work. I would love to learn some tips and techniques to streamline the process.
Posted by: Alicia | January 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Oh I love your photos and Erin's too...I would LOVE to see this tutorial!! :)
Posted by: April E. | January 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Erin does a great job on editing, love her style! Pick me!
Posted by: Addie | January 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Yay! I would LOVE to learn from her. I want to get it so bad, just not in the budget right now though :( I hope i win!!!
Posted by: Sally | January 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM
What a great giveaway. I've been working on learning my camera and taking better photos. It would be wonderful to also learn the best ways to edit the pictures I take.
Posted by: Linda | January 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Yes, yes, yes please!!
Posted by: Melanie G. | January 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
This sounds so amazing! I am really excited about your class too :)
Posted by: Vivianna | January 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Great giveaway! I need help with my editing skills. My pics come out so bad lately that I've given up even taking pictures. I've even dreaded taking the camera out with me anymore.
Posted by: Crystal Sheppard | January 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Oh, I'd love a chance to peek into this editing-routine! :)
Posted by: ania | January 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Oh! pick me, pick me :)
Posted by: Abbey S. | January 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Love your photos!!!
Posted by: Rhoda | January 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Would love love to learn some her tips and tricks!
Posted by: Sarah W | January 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Oh I just got my new DSLR and I need to learn so much about editing. Thank you so much for that great chance!
Posted by: Dorrit | January 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM
For my year of improving my photography skills this would be amazing!
xx
Posted by: Cassie | January 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Ooooh, I have been waiting for this! I want it more than the sweater in the window of my favorite shop. Thank you Karen & Erin!
Posted by: Michelle Voelker | January 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
I'm a big fan of you and Erin! I am hoping to buy Clean Color this week when my iMac gets back from the computer doctor, but would love to win it for free! :) Thanks for inspiring me as a photographer!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Thanks Karen for a great opportunity and for sharing your journey so freely.
Posted by: calliezant | January 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Well, who wouldn't want tips from Erin Cobb? =) Would love to see how she edits. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Molly | January 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
would love to know Erin's editing break-down. thanks for sharing, Karen!
Posted by: Val | January 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Your color is alway so stunning - would love to hear how she does what she does :)
Posted by: Allison Waken | January 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Wednesday is my birthday, and winning Clean Color would be a wonderful way to start my last year in my 30s!
Posted by: Debra | January 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love clean color!!! :) I really am trying to be a clean editor, but my images lack that glow and creamy-ness! When I try to get that, it looks forced. I would love to try cc!
Posted by: heidi | January 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Oh, I would love to try this out!
Posted by: Stephanie F | January 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
This would be perfect for me. I definitely need some more guidance on editing my photos.
Posted by: Uptowncat | January 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Of course, your photos are always fabulous, but I'm always taken by the beautiful lighting and perfect sharpness. I'd love to know how you tweak them to make them even better than I'm sure they are SOOC! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Gina HM | January 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
would love to learn something new. thank you.
Posted by: Margo | January 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Oh I so need to learn how to edit my photos better!!
Off to check out her site!!
Posted by: CasieD | January 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I would love to win this. I actually LIKE editing, but need some tips.
Posted by: Edie | January 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Really and truly this is something we should do? I am so lame at editing. I have Elements but don't really understand it. Help would be good.
Posted by: Nickki | January 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM
I so want to win this giveaway. I really could use the help:)
Posted by: SusieH. | January 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I would love to try this. My editing leaves lots to be desired!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Thanks for the chance to win. I so need editing help!
Posted by: patti | January 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
I would love to win - and I think it would be perfect to go w/ your class I'm starting in Jan.
Posted by: Hanna | January 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
That is so awesome and just what I need! Thank you so much for the giveaway!!
Posted by: jenn gent | January 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
ME! I've definitely noticed a difference in your pictures over the past few years. I love how bright your people are...but how natural. Not that I don't like a little 70s action or souped up colors...but I'm in love with your current style.
Posted by: Sarah | January 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Oh, I would LOVE to win!
Posted by: Melissa | January 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
This looks awesome! Yay for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Kristen Olson | January 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Such an awesome give away. Before Christmas I was able to buy it but now sadly I am not able to. Maybe I will get lucky. Love both of your blogs. Thanks
Posted by: Keri | January 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
That would be so very awesome! I have admired both yours and Erin's work for a long while now!
Posted by: Crystal | January 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Erin is awesome to share her knowledge..... would love to see how she edits and work on making my own photos shine.
Posted by: Tammy | January 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
This would be amazing...I never edit my pics because I just don't know where to begin.
KellyC
Posted by: Kellyc | January 11, 2011 at 10:27 AM
I'm not sure this is something for a very beginner photographer, but I love to learn new things and this would be awesome! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Posted by: Angela | January 11, 2011 at 10:27 AM
would love to win this for my husband, he's the photographer in our family. :)
Posted by: Megan | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I have been waiting and waiting for this release - but for some reason, I haven't yet purchased it....maybe this is why. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: allison | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I am the same way...always trying to create the perfect picture SOC. I feel like if I do, then I don't have to spend hours editing and could be doing another photo shoot for someone else. I would love to have Clean Color and see what improvements I could make.
Posted by: amanda | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Great giveaway! I need to learn how to properly edit my photos - I tend to keep them SOOC, as you say!
Posted by: Karen | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I need some help with editing for sure!
Posted by: Leslie N | January 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM
That is SO what I need... My editing right now is slightly BELOW terrible.
Posted by: Heather Topich | January 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM
I'd love to win!
Posted by: ginny | January 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM
THis is the one thing I'm missing to obtaining fantastic photos... would love to win :)
Posted by: Lisa Cole | January 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM
I LOVE to look at your lovey photos each day. They make me so happy. Love your style Karen!
Posted by: Renee | January 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I love Erin's photos and yours as well. I have been going back & forth on whether or not I should buy Clean Color...I really want it but it's just not a great time of year for me to buy it.
Posted by: Shannon R. | January 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Ooooo! I've been eyeing this up! I would love to win one! Thanks for the chance at winning!!
Posted by: Erin B | January 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
AWESOME! I spend a lot of time {cleaning} :)
Posted by: Lindsay | January 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
i would absolutely love to win this!
Posted by: shannon | January 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Since I'm a total dummy when it comes to manual processing in Photoshop I would LOVE to try a new action.
P.S. Your photos are soooooo amazing...I can only dream to take such great pictures one day!
Posted by: Jennifer Roach | January 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I would love to win!!
Posted by: Ellen Patton | January 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I loved watching the transformation ... your pictures were aaamazing before Erin.. and then after Erin..wow! I was amazed at the creamy skin tone of your already amazing photos..just in awwwhhh!!
Posted by: teresa b | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Wow, this would be great. I take a lot of pictures, but almost never edit them...
Posted by: Sara A | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
yeah! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Jessica Woodford | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Would love this as my husband always says I make people look creepy when I edit photos....
Posted by: Laura Rich | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I need all the help I can get!
Posted by: Melisa | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Your pictures always look amazing! Would love to win!
Posted by: jodi lansink | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
It's very nice of you to do this!
Posted by: Coreen | January 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
This is soooooo exciting!!! It's finally here!!! I'm saving my pennies to purchase it, should have started sooner so I'd have them all saved by now.... :)
Posted by: Jamie V | January 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I feel like I could jump into your photos.
Posted by: Rosemary | January 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
me please need all the help i can get!!
Posted by: Janna | January 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM
This would be such a huge help to me! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Karen | January 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Karen, your post processing is beautiful so I would love the chance to learn from Erin exactly how you two do it.
Posted by: Carrie | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
What a great learning tool.
Posted by: Amanda Susan | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I'd love to edit some of my wedding photos this way. I love how the color's not totally over done...just the right amount of pop.
Posted by: Kristin | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Oh I would love to win this. I struggle with this as well.
Posted by: Lyndsey Dudley | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I would love to win this! Now that I've learned some of the basics of my camera, I now need to learn how to edit my photos. This would be absolutely perfect!
Posted by: AnitaP | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I would love to try it - I was just reading through the details on her web site last night!
Posted by: Shannon K | January 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Would love the chance to learn how to edit my photos better.
Thanks! :)
Posted by: Megan K | January 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I would love this to help me with improving my photos. These images are capturing our memories and I want them to shine!!! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Posted by: SerenaT | January 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I would LOVE to know how to get that perfect peachy skin tone. It's just beautiful in both yours her Erin's photos.
Posted by: Corey | January 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Hi Karen! I would love to win this! Hope you're doing well!
Amy Taylor
Posted by: Amy Taylor | January 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I know nothing about editing. Would love to learn! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Elisa | January 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I am a big fan of Erin's - I would love Clean Color! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Wow -- I would love creamy skin tones -- I still can't figure that one out!
Posted by: Danett | January 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Ooh, yes please. I would love to see how she does it!
Thanks!
Posted by: Angie | January 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I would loooooooove to win this! I love your and Erin's work and will scrounge up the $$ to buy this in the very likely chance that I don't win.
Posted by: Tara | January 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I've been following Erin's blog since you first wrote about her - LOVE her work! I struggle to know how much editing to do on each picture, so I would be thrilled to learn her techniques.
Posted by: Christine Mc | January 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I NEED this! Thank you for the giveaway!
Posted by: Christina | January 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I would love to learn Erin's process!
Posted by: Jen | January 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I would love to share that joy! I too want realist colors and creamy skin tones! I love all of your work!
Posted by: Cass | January 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Oh, cool! I need help on both sides -- SOOC & editing . . . so a win would be a step in the right direction! Thanks, Karen!
Posted by: Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} | January 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Oh what a fabulous thing for you to do! How nice!! My editing skills are pretty much nonexistent.
Posted by: Casey | January 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Oh how I would love to win this!! Totally need it in my life, lol. I'm off to check it out now....
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Hannah S | January 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Would looooove to learn! Thank you!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM
such a fan of Erin's photography (and yours!) Would LOVE to win!
Posted by: Hilary | January 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Pick me! Pick me!
I am addicted to your blog because of that great shots. I can't even begin to get my shots like that without a flash. I need the help!!!
Posted by: Lisa Ceaser | January 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
two of my favorite blogs combined in the post! Gotta love it! :)
Posted by: Katie McF | January 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
The tutorial is awesome! I downloaded it right away :) If I win, I know who'll be lucky in my life and receive a copy. If you read this and you don't win, you should go buy it!
Posted by: Christine | January 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
would love it! oh - and love that photo of you too! sometimes i wish someone were around to capture my "aha!" moments. ;-)
Posted by: dawn | January 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
I am so lost and need some guidance in editing my photos... Please oh please pick me!!!
Posted by: Sara Green-Anderson | January 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
i woud love to check out her workflow!
Posted by: sara | January 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Oh my , I cannot believe that you are going to give these away!!! So excited !!!! I was waiting eagerly, all ready for it and then something snuck up. I don't want to wait!!! Thank you ,Karen!!! :0)
Posted by: Jen | January 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM