Portrait by maggiemae

Portrait

This is a portrait of my stepdaughter, Joy, who is turning 60 in a few weeks. I cropped it from another I had taken and did some tweaking including changing the background which was ugly and not flattering. Its going to be used in a life book that another daughter is working on. A cover photo so it had to be good.
Three good things:
1 The work on this photo took care of a number of hours in this day which I’m glad I had free.
2. She’s having a party and we have to dress up in ’60’s clothing! I managed to find a dress on Trademe as I really don’t have any left over from 50 years ago!
3. Went to a ukelele jam at night as there were a couple from Texas visiting Oamaru who wanted to join in.
Lovely portrait. Nice job of editing.
January 18th, 2016  
Hooray you went to a ukelele evening, so glad you might feel more like going now you've broken the ice so to speak!
Your stepdaughter has a lovely face & this is a lovely casual warm photo of her. Trade Me is the answer to many a problem!
January 18th, 2016  
@happypat Well, its somewhat good, but I feel that we as a group never get any better as we have no musical director. You know how you should practice something till you get it right - well we never do that! However it must be good for me!
January 18th, 2016  
A lovely and friendly portrait -- you did a good job at editing the background . I love her direct gaze at you ! -- it will make a great book cover photo !
January 18th, 2016  
Wonderful portrait shot and edits
January 18th, 2016  
Bep
Lovely portrait.
January 18th, 2016  
You've done her proud Maggie! Doesn't look any where near 60.
January 18th, 2016  
@judithg This was actually taken in Oct last year - yes she is full of life!
January 18th, 2016  
@maggiemae Oh you really need someone in charge that's why you felt left out....someone to gather you all together & manage you properly.
January 18th, 2016  
@happypat I wish there was someone like that but there isn't - Oamaru is just a small town.
January 18th, 2016  
Lovely... happy birthday to her.
January 18th, 2016  
Awesome portrait
January 18th, 2016  
A lovely portrait to keep forever. She will be thrilled with this on the front of her book.
January 18th, 2016  
You've done the picture justice, I'm sure she's going to like her book.
January 18th, 2016  
Great job and a lovely portrait
January 18th, 2016  
60? You meant to type "40", right? Nice one! :)
January 18th, 2016  
This is a lovely portrait of her - it has such a warm feel.
January 19th, 2016  
@juliedduncan Nice words, Julie!
January 19th, 2016  
Very impressive edit! Totally looks like a book cover!
January 19th, 2016  
Great portrait, she looks like a lovely lady, and I'm sure this will be wonderful on the cover of the book.
January 19th, 2016  
lovely portrait -i believe it shows such warmth as said above
January 19th, 2016  
Beautiful portrait
January 19th, 2016  
Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you dresses in the'60 clothing!
January 19th, 2016  
@sdutoit My gosh - now I've done it! I'lll have to put it on! Its more Edwardian than -60s which had waisted and full skirts (not me) - so I'll have to do the Charleston!
January 19th, 2016  
Wonderful portrait ...I like the background that you added, and the feel of warmth that it gives.
January 19th, 2016  
Ahh, what a lovely portrait Maggie. She has a very friendly face and smile which you have bought out well.
January 19th, 2016  
Lovely portrait. Feels like she is very nice and positive person
January 19th, 2016  
Lovely portrait. She has such a pleasant face
January 19th, 2016  
wow she doesn't look a day over 40!!
January 19th, 2016  
Beautiful portrait capture well put together, does look at all 60, very attractive.
January 19th, 2016  
Nice capture and editing
January 19th, 2016  
Beautiful portrait of your stepdaughter. She looks a bit like you...hmmm...
Just lovely.
January 19th, 2016  
Lovely!
January 19th, 2016  
Great image she looks young !!
January 19th, 2016  
What a great portrait and I can't believe she is 60!
January 20th, 2016  
A beautiful result
January 20th, 2016  
I think you've done such a nice job on this photo- she looks warm, casual and relaxed. I hope she likes her book. I don't have any clothes left from the 60's either. Of course I was in grade school then so I would definitely have problems fitting into them anyhow!
January 21st, 2016  
@olivetreeann And I had a very small waist Ann!! Its about twice the size now!
January 21st, 2016  
lovely portrait
January 21st, 2016  
Love her name! Beautiful!
January 21st, 2016  
It is very lovely...good work on the processing!
January 22nd, 2016  
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