Author: Connie Hanks Photography
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Going, Going, Gone {Photo Fridays}

I knew my settings weren’t right, but I had seconds to get the shot before the car was gone and the opportunity missed. Here’s my original shot: Yup, just a tad blue! But again, I knew I had a brief window, and I could work with the image in Lightroom to change the coloring. So…
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Using Presets on the Eiffel Tower

I’ve just returned from a fantastic girls trip to France. After spending 4-1/2 days in Paris, we headed to the South of France where we spent a few more days exploring before heading back home. I’ve been friends with most of my travel companions for over 20 years. I’m so lucky to have friends like…
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Scrapbooking Heritage Photos {Feeling Crafty}

My beautiful grandmother was ahead of her times. In the ’50’s / ’60’s she was an entrepreneur–owning and operating a beauty salon. She was fierce–a divorcee with 2 kids who fell in love again and married my very handsome, romantic and loving Vivi (the best grandfather a girl could’ve ever wanted!). She was mother to…
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Little Italy Mercato {Photo Fridays}

I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t frequent local farmer’s markets nearly as often as I should. When I do make the time, I love being there. The fresh produce, the fresh air, the fresh faces; it’s all so fresh : ) And I haven’t even begun to point out the amazing hand-crafted goodies…
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Doctored Note Cards and Journal {Feeling Crafty}

For many years, pretty stationary was my addiction. I always had the greatest intentions to write notes to friends and family. But even with such great intentions, I have to admit, not very many were actually ever sent out. As such, I have a huge box of unused note cards, journals and notepads. So what’s…
