LifeArt Actions & Design

NEW WEBSITE!!!

2008-09-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

LifeArtDesigns now has an official website!!! I have been working away on it for the last week and now it is done (for the most part!). It should make viewing the products (and ordering them) a much easier process! I still have some tweaking to do & more images to add to the example galleries (for now just check out my photography website to see more) as well as add some testimonials on there. But at least it is LIVE! Check it out at:

www.lifeartimages.com/designs

Spring Sale!!!

2008-05-02T12:33:00.000-07:00

Happy spring! For one week only take 10% off everything in the store!!! sale good through May 9th.

Until I can figure out how to incorporate the discount to my paypal buttons, to purchase & get the discount just drop me an email at {designs at lifeartimages dot com} and let me know what you are purchasing & I'll send you an invoice w/the discount. Thanks!

Contest for April!

2008-04-03T08:19:00.001-07:00

Kim at Simply Splash picked me to sponsor her contest for April & I happily accepted! So, head over to Simply Splash to enter for a chance to win your choice of the Creative Workflow or the Complete Color Workflow! And while you are there check out all the amazing things Kim does...she designed my splash page for my photography website & I could not have been happier. She is fast, she is creative & is SOOOO easy to work with. I highly recommend Simply Splash & I am happy to get to collaborate with Kim for this month's contest!

The Creative Workflow is here!!!!!!!

2008-03-16T21:34:00.001-07:00

The highly anticipated LifeArt Creative Workflow action set! Everything you will need for your creative workflow needs!

Like all my actions, everything remains totally tweakable and fantastically layer-able! I am a complete control freak about being able to tweak my effects and I am a layer mask addict…so you will find that there is very very little flattening going on in this set and lots of opportunity to tweak and customize. BUT…the actions were created based on my actual use over the course of multiple sessions (some up to a few years!) so they are made to look great right out of the gate if you aren’t the type to tweak. Another bonus…I do not like unnatural skin tones in my images…and one of the biggest compliments I get is that people love the way my actions keep the skin looking normal.

So...what you get:

The action set...over 40 actions, including black & whites; tones; retro color/haze effects; vintage color effects; vignettes; and extra effects!

The edges...4 handmade custom shapes with a set of actions for use, PLUS the popular rounded corners in a variety of ratios, ready for batch websizing!

The Textures...10 very high rez custom handmade textures, including 2 patterns.

The price: $125

{want it ALL? get the Complete Color Workflow AND Creative Workflow together for only $175 ($50 less than buying them separate!!!)}

The options are endless for using these actions. All samples are run straight through...even a little tweak will give you a whole new look and layering can give you literally hundreds of options. Find your favorite combos and develop your own unique look! Please feel free to email me for a full listing of the actions in this set.

what the actions palette looks like

Requirements & Restrictions:

CS2 & higher and an understanding of layer masks (most actions will work with CS)
Due to the nature of these actions, they are not available for purchase within the state of WI & northern IL...thank you for understanding!
If you have questions regarding the actions or want to see what your images looks like with these actions, please contact me prior to purchase, as no refunds or credits will be given due to the nature of this product
Actions will be emailed within 48 hours
Actions may not be shared, sold or redistributed in any manner...violators will be prosecuted
Note: These actions work best on properly exposed images...they will not fix a bad image, but will help your great images become amazing!

Max & Nora Baby Templates are here!!!

2008-02-25T14:59:00.000-08:00

Introducing the Max & Nora sweet vintage baby templates! With the soft theme of dots & diamonds these designs make the most sweet baby announcements! But they can also easily be used for easter, invites, graduation, or save the date. All frames are moveable so you can swap between designs, rotate or add an extra frame if you need to add pics. Most designs can also be rotated so that you can use them vertically AND horizontally. AND the papers give you the coordinating background for your card backs, extra designs for folded cards or a blank canvas for your own design.

2 sets:

5x5 set includes: 6 designs and 4 papers (which I use for backs) plus the business card size "handout cards". Only $35

5x7 set includes: 10 designs and 7 papers (which can be used for backs or your own designs)plus the business card size "handout cards". Only $45

Get both for $70!

Here they are!

Limitations: Because I offer these designs to my own clients, this set is not available to photogs in my area (SE WI)...if you are a WI photog please contact me before ordering. thanks!

Vintage Photo Edges are here!!!

2008-01-03T19:04:00.001-08:00

{click on images to see BIG}

What you get: 12 high res (300 dpi) real vintage photo edges (from approx 1920's to 1950's) in varying sizes & dimensions, in .psd format, in layers (the frames are easily up- & down-sizeable...I have printed them as big as 8x10 with no quality loss) PLUS some extra pieces of aged tape to stick those photos on to your next design project. AND JUST ADDED...all the edges resized for web with an action that makes it super easy to slap those babies on top of your images and get them ready for the web! WOW! That's a great deal ;)

Cost: $40 for it all!, or $6/frame a la carte (min. 3 frames purchase)
(my fellow forum frequenters...group buys are welcome for 10-15 buyers...just send me an email!)

Misc info:

Due to the unique nature of these edges (& my personal use of them), they are not available for purchase to photographers serving the southeastern WI & northern IL region...thank you for understanding!
This product will be emailed within 48 hours
This product may not be shared, sold or redistributed in any manner...violators will be prosecuted.
Due to the downloadable nature of this product there will be no refunds or exchanges.
Commercial rights notice: this product is intended for personal/limited commercial use only (as in for one's self and work for clients...however, you may use them within your website galleries or within your blog, as frames around clients' images,etc. if credit is given). This product is NOT to be used commercially (ie in the design of your logo/branding, website design&layout/splash page/blog header, etc. or for design work/templates that are sold to others) without purchase of a commercial license. Please contact Kristin for reasonable pricing and purchase of such license or if you have any questions regarding the permissions & limitations. Thank you!

Vintage Photo Edges Pack

2007-12-31T12:06:00.001-08:00

...coming VERY soon!

Here is a sneak peek of the frames/photo edges pack I am finishing up. These will be out in the next week or so. I love these for my design work and retro/vintage is "in" right now so these are perfect!

Set will include 11 different frames/edges all with clipping mask for super easy photo drop in, 300dpi & .psd format. Very versatile & just what you've been looking for! Also included as a bonus, distressed tape pieces to secure your "old" pics!

Some more examples :)

2007-12-12T08:36:00.001-08:00

More examples (you will see some are more subtle and some are more dramatic but all are TOTALLY tweakable to your own taste!)

you get all these actions!!!

Actions for the professional photographer are here!!!

2007-12-08T20:21:00.000-08:00

This will be the last color action set you ever need! Extremely tweakable, versatile, consistent & natural...you will be able to use these actions on every image! These actions keep all layers intact so you have total control of the effects of each adjustment! You can add a little or a lot...it is your choice and is so simple!

Price: $99

What is included:
Complete Color Workflow -- The base actions for amazing color! Includes 9 color actions of varying intensity, including actions that will run you through great color, black & white & vintage, as well as 13 workflow color extras

Color Workflow Tweaks -- Includes loads of extras, over 26 in fact!, to help adjust your color to perfection. Includes 4 vignettes, exposure fixes (including underexposure, dark shadows and blowout fixes), retouching (including skin smoother, eyes & teeth white & bright), sharpening & more!)

Batching Actions! Finally...the answer to the busy photographer's workflow! The same trusty color actions set up in a friendly batching form, 12 batch actions total!

Web Workflow Actions This pack includes 9 websizing, watermarking & framing actions, including my favorite full coverage watermark action (which comes with the file set up for you to add your personal info). These actions work on any image (horiz or vert) and can also be batched for extreme efficiency!

Full Tutorial (coming soon!!! will walk you through how I process and batch using these actions...already within the actions are many tips and instructions for easy use)

Free Updates & Upgrades If I make a minor update or upgrade to any of these actions or get enough requests for some new ones (like additional batching actions or web prep actions) I will send them to you for free! Major upgrades or overhauls will be a new release but will be discounted for current owners! What's better than that?

Requirements & Restrictions:

CS2 & higher and an understanding of layer masks
Due to the nature of these actions, they are not available for purchase within the state of WI & northern IL...thank you for understanding!
If you have questions regarding the actions or want to see what your images looks like with these actions, please contact me, as no refunds or credits will be given due to the nature of this product
Actions will be emailed within 48 hours
Actions may not be shared, sold or redistributed in any manner...violators will be prosecuted
Note: These actions work best on properly exposed images...they will not fix a bad image, but will make a good image better!

What others are saying:

"Your workflow completely changed my life! Not only is it faster but is more consistent. I love the versatility & color!"
-Kelly Bennett, Kelly Bennett Photography

"Kristin's actions are amazing! The batch actions have completely changed the way I look at processing my images and have saved me so much time! I also love the burnt color extra!"
-Stace Chomlack, Anastasia Chomlack Photography

Color Workflow Actions Before & After!

2007-12-08T20:07:00.000-08:00

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after color workflow with burnt color

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