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.)
Thanks for sharing Karen!
Posted by: Julie | January 12, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Your love for your camera and dislike for editing sound just like me. I've been reading various editing posts/tutorials for a couple of years and am still no where close to Erin's editing. I know Erin's workflow would help take my photos from good to great!
Thanks for offering the chance for us to win Clean Color!
Posted by: Michelle C | January 12, 2011 at 06:28 AM
I totally need this. Just got a new camera for Christmas and would love, love, love to be taught by the best! Thank you :)
Posted by: Carole Jackson | January 12, 2011 at 06:29 AM
I have always LOVED Erin's pictures and I love yours, too! I'd love to learn how to make my pictures look like both of yours!!
Posted by: Kelly W. | January 12, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Hi Karen! This is so exciting! I've been waiting... I had to switch from CS to PSE b/c of a computer challenge and am re-learning. I'm ok with it (that's after lots of self encouragement)! Anyway... I have all kinds of actions, but just looking for a good clean process to get great color! Ever since you started to talk about this, I knew it would be for me! YAY!!
Posted by: Ashley | January 12, 2011 at 06:30 AM
I'd love the opportunity to download Erin Cobb's Clean Color to learn from her! Love her work!
Posted by: Christi | January 12, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Love Erin's clean color and would love to learn her process.
Posted by: Susie Leggett | January 12, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Wow, this would be great! Thanks!
Posted by: celeste | January 12, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Well if it's on recommendation by you (and your lovely pictures) I'm ready to try it!
Posted by: Jill | January 12, 2011 at 06:41 AM
I would just die to win this. I love Erin's editing. It's gorgeous. I can't afford to buy Clean Color right now, but would love to learn her techniques!
Posted by: Jaimie | January 12, 2011 at 06:46 AM
I WANT this sooooo bad but sickness in the family over christmas has left us pretty strapped for cash!! SOOOO PICK ME PICK ME!!! I LOVE both of your editing and this would move me in the right direction in SOOO many ways with my photography!!!
Posted by: Karidan | January 12, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Karen, you know I need all the help that I can get. Please pick me. Thanks.
Melissa B.
Posted by: Melissa | January 12, 2011 at 06:50 AM
I would LOVE to win this! I want my face to look like yours in the above picture!
Posted by: Shauna Thompson | January 12, 2011 at 06:52 AM
I would love to win this. Thank you so much for the chance.
Posted by: Michelle Arthur | January 12, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Great to know about this .... editing is something I definitely need to know.
Posted by: Sandy | January 12, 2011 at 06:55 AM
I would love to win!!!! I really could use this!
Posted by: Karen O | January 12, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Would love to learn how to improve my photos. Sounds like the perfect tutorial!
Posted by: Mindy | January 12, 2011 at 06:56 AM
This would be perfect for me!
Posted by: Katelyn O | January 12, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Thanks Karen for such a generous giveaway. Took your one-day seminar in October and have been practicing what I learned....and will be auditing the online class that starts later this month. My plan is to find a way to purchase Clean Color (since it goes along so well with everything I'm learning from you)...but as a single mom with a daughter in college, money is tight and it would be awesome to win a copy for free!! Thanks again.
Posted by: Kari | January 12, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Ohhhh! I definately need help in the editing of my pics!
Posted by: DoBea A | January 12, 2011 at 07:00 AM
This would be great, I'm so excited about the possibilities!
Posted by: Erica | January 12, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Awesome. I would love this!!
Posted by: Brandi Young | January 12, 2011 at 07:01 AM
thanks for the awesome giveaway!
can't wait to try out erin's process!
Posted by: alissa | January 12, 2011 at 07:06 AM
this would help me in my scrapbooking - it makes it easier if you have beautiful shots.
Posted by: Maria | January 12, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I would love to win. I could definitely use some help with editing, don't even know where to begin.
Posted by: Jen T | January 12, 2011 at 07:09 AM
What a great giveaway! I heart Erin's editing! :)
Posted by: Teri | January 12, 2011 at 07:10 AM
Your blog and work is inspirational! Not only do I read it for photo tips, but love your way of mothering your family.
Posted by: Rachelle R | January 12, 2011 at 07:10 AM
I would LOVE this. I am just learning to do more with Photoshop Elements!
Posted by: Paula Heutsche | January 12, 2011 at 07:11 AM
Too cool! Love Erin and her work!
Posted by: Stacy | January 12, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Any help to make my pictures look more like yours is welcome.
Posted by: Joan Fowler | January 12, 2011 at 07:14 AM
I have been reading her blog for a while. I would love to actually win CLEAN COLOR! It is MONUMENTAL!
Posted by: Stacie Cooper | January 12, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Very excited about Clean Color. Oh--and I just wanted to say that I have used your Nikon/Canon camera comparisons for myself and have sent many others there. Thanks for your breakdown of the pros and cons. I appreciated it!
Posted by: Jenni | January 12, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Awesome giveaway!!!!
Posted by: Stacy H | January 12, 2011 at 07:22 AM
pick me, pick me!! please please please. :)
i would love to learn erin's secrets. it's those creamy skintones that always have me cursing because i can never get them quite right!!
jennifer
Posted by: jennifer | January 12, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Thank you, Karen, for offering this giveaway. I've been on the edge of my seat waiting for Clean Color's release!
Posted by: Renee | January 12, 2011 at 07:24 AM
are you kidding me?? I love Erin Cobb's editing! I would so love to win this!!
Posted by: Rebecca H | January 12, 2011 at 07:25 AM
I've been following her blog since she visited with you and you posted about her. This is GREAT! Even if I don't win, I'm still buying!
Posted by: kate owens | January 12, 2011 at 07:29 AM
sounds amazing! :)
Posted by: Rachel | January 12, 2011 at 07:29 AM
Wow, i would love to win this! I definitely need help with editing and Erin's photos always look amazing!
Posted by: Lisa | January 12, 2011 at 07:30 AM
I have been so hooked on Erin Cobb ever since you blogged about your time with her!
Posted by: Krissy | January 12, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Hi, Karen! It's a new year and hopefully more time to spend on photography! Would love to win "clean color"! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: carla | January 12, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Clean color sounds so cool, count me in!!
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca C | January 12, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Would love to win this.
Posted by: michelle | January 12, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I would love to try it out!
Posted by: Erin in IA | January 12, 2011 at 07:43 AM
What a great give away. Love learning from the best, you and Erin of course!
Posted by: Joni H | January 12, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Clean Color sounds great, will check it out. I need to learn more on editing!
Posted by: Lisa | January 12, 2011 at 07:45 AM
would love this!
Posted by: Jessica Anne | January 12, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Ooh, sounds great!
Posted by: Amy Mason | January 12, 2011 at 07:52 AM
How awesome- I'd love to get better at colors editing.
Thank you very much!
Posted by: AmandaD | January 12, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Am I too late? I would love to try these and know her tips! THANKS!
Posted by: JodeeS | January 12, 2011 at 07:54 AM
I am always in awe of both you & Erin's ability to capture moments! I am hoping this guidance would allow me to enhance some of mine!
Posted by: Liesl | January 12, 2011 at 07:58 AM
I'm new to the photography blogging world and I'm already so impressed with how much information and friendship there is. Thank you for this amazing giveaway!
Posted by: mae | January 12, 2011 at 07:58 AM
OH - THIS WOULD BE SO GREAT!!! I hope its me -- I never win anything - ever! :)
Posted by: Rachel Plowman | January 12, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I would really love this! Thanks for the give away! My goal this year is to understand my camera so I can take better pictures and I am well aware that editing goes a long way to loving the final outcome.
Posted by: Nicole | January 12, 2011 at 07:59 AM
what a great giveaway-- i need help on editing for sure.
Posted by: amyjk | January 12, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Would love how to learn how to use Adobe better! I downloaded a trial version of Elements, but haven't had much time to play with it. The little I have, I haven't grasped it.
Posted by: MK | January 12, 2011 at 08:01 AM
I would love this! What a great way to learn -
Posted by: Erin S | January 12, 2011 at 08:08 AM
would love to check this out!
Posted by: Rose | January 12, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Ooooh, I'd love to win this! I have lots of learning to do in the photo-editing department.
Posted by: anne | January 12, 2011 at 08:09 AM
I would love to get this tutorial! I have zero post processing skill and need some badly. And I would love to buy the tutorial but its just not in the budget right now!
Posted by: Heather | January 12, 2011 at 08:12 AM
I've been anxiously awaiting the release of Clean Color for months now! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Posted by: Lindy | January 12, 2011 at 08:14 AM
thank you for the opportunity to win "clean color." have a fabulous day!
Posted by: libbi m. | January 12, 2011 at 08:15 AM
I would love to win this.
Posted by: Heather Bowser | January 12, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Pick me! Pick me!
Posted by: Heather Freeman | January 12, 2011 at 08:15 AM
I have taken your photography class and now Erin's editing techniques, thats like cherry on the ice cream... I hope writing doesn't add to the calories LOL
Posted by: shalini | January 12, 2011 at 08:16 AM
:) Photography makes me happy and gives me a much needed creative outlet since I am a stay at home mom :) I stuggle alot with color correction and need help.
Posted by: Debbie | January 12, 2011 at 08:16 AM
OH Me, OH Me, Please. How I would love this program.
Posted by: Lori Todd | January 12, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Thanks 4 the chance 2 win
Posted by: {vicki} | January 12, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Erin is awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Posted by: Sharon | January 12, 2011 at 08:21 AM
This would be great - I need some help in the editing department and have always, like you, felt the camera should do it all!!
Posted by: Nicky from Canada | January 12, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Editing frightens me! This would be awesome!
Posted by: marcy | January 12, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Would love to have this great new product Diane
Posted by: diane | January 12, 2011 at 08:27 AM
OH WONDERFUL !!
Love looking over your photo's and the soft clean look...
Would love to win this !!
Laura D
Posted by: laura | January 12, 2011 at 08:34 AM
I have been waiting for this to come out and to win it would be Awesome!!! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Michelle*S | January 12, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I cant wait to watch this video! I hope i win!
Posted by: Jaynejewell | January 12, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I would absolutely LOVE to win this! Thanks!
Posted by: Megan | January 12, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Wow I would love to learn how to edit. right now I am not doing any editing but I do have Elements.
Posted by: Allison | January 12, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Clean Color looks wonderful and it is on my "must get" list :)
Posted by: Rachelle S | January 12, 2011 at 08:40 AM
would LOVE to be the person picked, NEED this!!!
Posted by: bev frayer | January 12, 2011 at 08:45 AM
I'd love to win this. Thanks!
Posted by: Mary | January 12, 2011 at 08:46 AM
OMG ~ this is awesome!!! Would love to win this to enhance my editing after auditing your class last summer (which by the way was fabulous!!) ... thank you for this opportunity!!
Posted by: Heather | January 12, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Would LOVE to learn her style of editing, especially if you're THAT excited about it! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Terri B | January 12, 2011 at 08:49 AM
This is just amazing !!!!!! I have been wondering why my pictures are not as good as other people. Finally my prayers have been answered ! this is the best find EVER for my uncontrolled addiction. Photography and Scrapbook . Love it !
Angela Daly
Posted by: Angela Daly | January 12, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Would love the opportunity to win ~ 2011 is the photography year for me! Finally joined a class and want to get down with it! This would be a great bonus! ~ Peace, Donna
Posted by: Donna | January 12, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Thank you for the opportunity to win! Loved your class and appreciate your referrals on to other great sources of information (i.e. Erin)!! Thanks for the passion you put into your work - you are appreciated!
Posted by: kristin | January 12, 2011 at 08:59 AM
I would love to win a copy of Clean Color!
Posted by: Tammy | January 12, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Yay! You and Erin are my favorites!
Posted by: M Dart | January 12, 2011 at 09:06 AM
This would be awesome. I have a similar situation where I have worked hard to get good images, but haven't figured out the whole photoshop thing yet.
Posted by: erica | January 12, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I've been anxiously anticipating this for months - I would LOVE to win!
Posted by: Diane Payne | January 12, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I would love to win this...Erin's photos are AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Shelly | January 12, 2011 at 09:08 AM
I've been in love with Erin's work ever since you introduced me to her! Pick me, pretty please.
Posted by: Erika Rebstock | January 12, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Oh terrific!
Thank you!
Posted by: Alli | January 12, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Oh, how I would love Erin's program. Thanks for a chance to win a fantastic program.
Posted by: Janne Skafte | January 12, 2011 at 09:13 AM
editing is a whole new world for me, about time i tried it out...
Posted by: Christine Doggett | January 12, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I am so curious to learn about editing! I have tried several times & usually just end up with a muddy mess!
Posted by: MarshaLL | January 12, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Would love, love, love to learn from Clean Color. You both are amazing photographers!
Posted by: Chi Anen | January 12, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Her color is amazing! I would love to win!
Posted by: Dvora | January 12, 2011 at 09:19 AM
The color is amazing! I cant wait to try it myself!
Posted by: Dvora | January 12, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Wow!! I saw Jennifer McGuire was giving away a copy and headed on over to PigBear where I promptly got lost in the world of Pi'bear and B-ro for an hour before going back to Jennifer's to comment! Then I headed back to Erin's and saw that you are also giving away a copy!!1 Outstanding!!! I would LOVE to be able to produce photos like Erin! Like you , I prefer to publish or print straight SOC but sometimes feel bad that I cannot get certain pictures to look better than they do SOC. I sure hope I can win this!!! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Sheri W | January 12, 2011 at 09:24 AM
I woulf LOVE to learn how Erin does it. Her images are so clean and beautiful. Thank you so much Karen for this opportunity.
Posted by: Niccole | January 12, 2011 at 09:26 AM