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.)
Can't wait to see Erin's tutorial. I have been following her blog ever since you mentioned her on yours, and I love her images!
Posted by: Diane W. | January 11, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Editing is never fun. If she has a good, tried and true method it would be wonderful!
Posted by: Joan | January 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM
How wonderful that she is sharing her process, just love her style, I would be thrilled to win this!!
Posted by: Jen F. | January 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Just getting my feet wet with Elements and would love to learn from the best from the get-go. Exciting!
Posted by: Andee | January 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Beautiful photo, I love the enthusiasm! That class seems amazing - so here's hoping! :D
Posted by: Zarah | January 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM
How exciting it would be!
Posted by: kristy | January 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM
What a great giveaway! I'd LOVE to learn more about photo editing. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM
I love it! I bought the elements version but soon want to upgrade to full photoshop. Cant wait to audit in end of Jan :)
Posted by: NikkiM | January 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM
OMG! I'd love to win this. I love your and Erin's work. Fingers crossed!!!
Posted by: Colleen S | January 11, 2011 at 10:32 PM
You are sooo wonderful Karen. When will you be in town in Socal for a meet and greet like Erin?
Posted by: Heather | January 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM
I bought the tutorial on Monday, so excited. Can't wait to get time to play.
Posted by: Susy | January 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I would really like to win!!! I need this and we can't afford it. thanks so much for doing this giveaway!!!
Posted by: Michele Duckett | January 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Would love the chance! Thank you!! :)
Posted by: LaceyA | January 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM
wow! 913 comments so far! I would love a copy :)
Posted by: Piper | January 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Oh, this is just what I need!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM
I couldn't post the comment button fast enough !
Posted by: Linda / Seattle | January 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM
This would be perfect for me I have so many pictures stored. guidance would be so helpful.
Posted by: Michelle | January 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Oh I need that photo editing learning curve to be shortened ASAP.
Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Have been waiting for this release with much anticipation!! So exciting!!!
Posted by: Debbie | January 11, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I'm so excited about this!! I've been drooling over Clean Color since the day it was announced!!
Posted by: Gretchen | January 11, 2011 at 11:12 PM
I would love to win!!!
Posted by: JoniS | January 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Love Erin Cobb. Would LOVE to win.. Clean Color is such an awesome prize!
Posted by: Natalie | January 11, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I love Erin's clean look and would love to have my own revolutionary moments with this! Thanks for the giveaway contest!
Posted by: Ally | January 11, 2011 at 11:20 PM
I really would love to win this!!! Her processing is gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle | January 11, 2011 at 11:23 PM
I too don't spend a lot of time editing my photos. I like to take good photos right out of the camera. But I have noticed how much better both yours and Erins photos are and I want in!
Posted by: Robin healy | January 11, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Erin's photos are amazing! Would love to learn from her! Thanks so much Karen for the chance at an awesome giveaway!!
Posted by: debby | January 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Awesome, I'd love to try this out as well - thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Joanna | January 11, 2011 at 11:39 PM
I've been crushing on this editing video for a while now, I hope I win!
Posted by: Amanda | January 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM
I love reading your blog, you seam so down to earth and a realist. You love your gorgeous family and your photography reflects that. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bron in Oz | January 11, 2011 at 11:54 PM
your blog and Erin's are the only ones I read ;.) Pick me in Sunny England ! Plus after taking your course this video would be wonderful to touch up my new found skills!!!!
Posted by: Julia Bacon | January 12, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Would be SO SO thrilled to be picked! Thank you!
Posted by: jen reimer | January 12, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Would love to know how Erin works her magic!
Posted by: Michelle | January 12, 2011 at 12:27 AM
This is great! I would love to have a chance to learn how to improve my SOOC pictures. Thank you for this opportunity!
Posted by: Hua | January 12, 2011 at 12:34 AM
I would love to win! I love Erin's editing style.
Posted by: amy | January 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM
me, meeeee!!!! i would love to have this :)))
Posted by: mary james | January 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Wow that would be wonderful, thank you Karen x
Posted by: Michelle Last | January 12, 2011 at 12:48 AM
What an awesome giveaway! Thank you truly for the chance!
Posted by: Josiane | January 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Oh, I would love to win this, I'm a big fan of Erin's photos...
Posted by: engelenchen | January 12, 2011 at 01:31 AM
I would love to learn Erin's process! Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: jillconyers | January 12, 2011 at 01:34 AM
I would love to see this tutorial too :)
Posted by: Anya | January 12, 2011 at 01:49 AM
Thanks for the giveaway and for adding my name to the possibilities!
Posted by: Teresa | January 12, 2011 at 02:04 AM
Yes, please!
Posted by: Sara | January 12, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Would love to give this a try! Thanks!!
Posted by: Becky | January 12, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Oh this is something I struggle with, I would adore clean color! thanks for your comp!
Posted by: Sheree T | January 12, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Just learning this editing process but love taking the pictures!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Gretchen | January 12, 2011 at 02:58 AM
wow, what a fantastic give away karen!!! I love both your photography (and editing) and would love to learn how to create the same effects.
Posted by: Manon Keir | January 12, 2011 at 03:07 AM
Same here, love the cam, hate the PC, have to admit.
Thank you for the chance to win :)
Anne
Posted by: Anne | January 12, 2011 at 03:23 AM
Hi Karen! Can I PLEEEEEEASE win?? :) I took your class months ago in Louisiana, and if I had clean color to top it off, life would be perfect. ;)
Posted by: Mindy | January 12, 2011 at 03:37 AM
I can't tell you how excited I am about this! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Posted by: Trish | January 12, 2011 at 03:39 AM
Oh my, this would be awesome to win. But, if I don't win, I'll buy it anyway...I'm with you....love my camera but hate my computer! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: kristan martin | January 12, 2011 at 03:51 AM
That is what I need-learn how to edit the right way!
Posted by: jennifer | January 12, 2011 at 03:57 AM
I am beyond excited about this. I have been secretly stalking her blog in anticipation of it being available!! I am surprised it has not locked me out as a stalker!!:) Seriously that is how often I have visited!!
Thank you for the chance to win this. Enjoy everyone.
Posted by: Kerri | January 12, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Erin's photos are so beautiful! I would love to learn her editing workflow!
Posted by: Debbi | January 12, 2011 at 04:11 AM
Erin's style is so clean and crisp and perfect. I would absolutely love to win her tutorial.
Posted by: Elizabeth B | January 12, 2011 at 04:16 AM
AWESOME Love to try this on my photos.
Posted by: Garnett | January 12, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Sounds perfect for me - thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 12, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Already bought it, but just want to encourage others that it really is very, very good. I have learned so much. I would have never heard about Erin but not for the fact that I follow you - so thank you so much!(on the off chance my name would be chosen for the give-away, please choose someone else.)
Posted by: Lynne | January 12, 2011 at 04:43 AM
What a wonderful gift!!! I am always looking for better ways to edit.
Posted by: Tracy | January 12, 2011 at 04:44 AM
I am SO excited to learn Erin's process! Your photos went from really good to holy WOW amazing! I feel pretty good about my SOOC shots but really need that extra something to make them great... I hope this is it!
Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Posted by: Shawna | January 12, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Would love a copy of this! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Jordan | January 12, 2011 at 04:53 AM
I would be so thrilled to win a copy of Clean Color
Posted by: Sue | January 12, 2011 at 04:55 AM
This would be amazing to have! I always love your bright perfect skin tones in the photos.
Posted by: Valeen | January 12, 2011 at 04:56 AM
Great giveway! I love Erin's work and would love to learn from her :)
Posted by: Marie | January 12, 2011 at 04:57 AM
I'd love to re-learn to edit my photos. I definitely need some improvement.
Posted by: ErinV | January 12, 2011 at 04:58 AM
So excited for this!! Karen Russell's photography class paired with Erin Cobb's Clean Color editing video - perfect combination!!
Posted by: Bobbi | January 12, 2011 at 04:59 AM
Waht an awesome giveaway!!! I would love this!
Posted by: Katie Rose | January 12, 2011 at 05:06 AM
I would love to win! Thanks for introducing me to Erin Cobb! I enjoy following her site!
Posted by: Jolene | January 12, 2011 at 05:09 AM
I would love to win! A bunch of my friends bought it and I was very excited for them and wished I could get it too!
Posted by: Kimberly Johansen | January 12, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Any help I can find, is much appreciated!
Posted by: Tracy | January 12, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Learning is always a good idea. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Faith | January 12, 2011 at 05:31 AM
Always looking to learn more with both computer and camera!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Beth | January 12, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Oh, I would love to win! I have been waiting for Clean Color!
Posted by: Marilyn Johnson | January 12, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Oooh I would love to learn some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of my images... holding thumbs I'm the lucky one ♥
Posted by: Jacqui | January 12, 2011 at 05:39 AM
If you say Clean and Color is revolutionary, than I have to believe you! Karen Russell does NOT disappoint. Thanks for the recommendation -- I will wait until noon time for your drawing and if I don't win, I am surely going to purchase it.
Posted by: amy | January 12, 2011 at 05:39 AM
I would love to learn how to edit my photos. I take so many pictures, but I don't know what to do with them once I get them on my computer.
Posted by: Melissa | January 12, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Ohh, I would love to win this and have my photos look amazing.
Posted by: Lindsey Montz | January 12, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Awesome!!! Would love to learn clean color! I suck at editing!
Posted by: Angel | January 12, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Thanks for the chance to win this! Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Van Epps | January 12, 2011 at 05:47 AM
Her intro pricing is a steal of a deal - winning would be even better!
Posted by: Amy | January 12, 2011 at 05:49 AM
Awesome! I'd love a copy of this!
Posted by: Farrah | January 12, 2011 at 05:50 AM
This tutorial would be perfect for me. I've always wanted to learn how to edit my photos.
Posted by: Aimee | January 12, 2011 at 05:52 AM
Oh my...this giveaway is awesome!!! I definitely need to take a look at streamlining my workflow.
Posted by: Jodi | January 12, 2011 at 05:53 AM
What an awesome chance at learning just what i need to know! i wanna win!
Posted by: melina | January 12, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Would love clean color! I started following Erin's blog through your's when you mentioned her last year. Pick me!
Posted by: Brittanie | January 12, 2011 at 05:53 AM
I love her pictures..so sharp..so clear!!..hope I'm lucky enough!!
Posted by: Deepa | January 12, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Thanks for a giveaway - I'd LOVE to take this class (and not have to convince my husband why I need to spend another $100 on yet another class). :)
Posted by: Cathy Mitchell | January 12, 2011 at 05:59 AM
I am totally thinking of getting this. So glad you are back to blogging! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Tina | January 12, 2011 at 06:00 AM
editing pictures is such a time sucker, would love to get better at this!
Posted by: Tina | January 12, 2011 at 06:01 AM
I really need this. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: KarinM | January 12, 2011 at 06:01 AM
What a great contest. I could really use this :)
Posted by: erinaaaa | January 12, 2011 at 06:01 AM
I never edit my pictures and the ones I take, although I take A LOT, are not always as fantastic as I hope!
Posted by: Angie | January 12, 2011 at 06:01 AM
I have just bought PSE9, haven't even cracked open the box yet.
Would love to win this though.
What an absolute treat.
Posted by: Stefanie | January 12, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Both you and Erin's images are always so beautiful. I would love a chance to see Erin's process. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: AnnieS | January 12, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Thanks Karen! Between your class & Erin's tutorial, I'm all set! :-)
Posted by: molly | January 12, 2011 at 06:08 AM
I have never done any editing so this would be the perfect intro to the process. Always looking for ways to improve my images
Posted by: Francina | January 12, 2011 at 06:08 AM
I enjoy both of your blogs and read them daily. Just looking at your pictures inspire me to take better photos myself. I would love clean color and I would jump for joy if you picked me. Thanks!
Posted by: Jennifer Simonian | January 12, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I really struggle with editing my photos - please pick me!!
Posted by: Sandy | January 12, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Wow, this would be perfect for me! Thanks for the opportunity! :D
Posted by: Jen Reese | January 12, 2011 at 06:16 AM
would love a chance to win! thanks for being so kind and offering! you and Erin are wonderful!
Posted by: Martha - EP | January 12, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Wow!, How cool. I'd love the elements TUTS. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Susan Bowers | January 12, 2011 at 06:25 AM