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Thank you to everyone who has linked up with {the simple things} so far this week! 
Here’s just a handful of your beautiful photos that caught my eye…
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If you’ve had a photo featured on the blog or on my facebook page this week 
be sure to grab a featured button below! 🙂
 

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weekly photo tip | black and white actions


I’ve had a couple of recent questions lately about what BW photoshop actions I like to use, so I thought it would be fun to do a comparison of a variety of different BW actions for you today.

Below you’ll find a selection of BW actions listed {some free, some not} that are available for PS/PSE as well as one edit using the new PicMonkey for those of you who don’t use an editing program.  As you can see, there is a wide range of options available when it comes to BW editing.

I tend to gravitate towards a bright, crisp BW and my current favourite action to use is from MiaBella Boutique {the Lilly Set} but there are so many actions available out there! Which of the ones pictured below is your favourite?

actions by brenda | bw2
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I hope you’re all having a great week so far!

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Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  3. Thank you so much for featuring my photo Rebecca!
    And I love that gorgeous pic of yours. My favorite conversion is the second one bw2, but they all look lovely. I’m really loving black and whites these days. Thanks for the comparison and the tips on actions. Some of these are new to me.

    Have a beautiful day!!

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  4. I think the miabella is my favorite as well. I like a sharp b&w image but not too dark. Most of my edits lean towards a vintage look though.

    And such a cute little curl on the top of the babies head!

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