I would love to see what you do with them- so please leave a comment or link back if you post an image that you used them for!

Enough back story- let’s get to the good part. First, I can’t even tell you how cool it was to get to Beta test this. I know you other photographers can relate to my school-girlish euphoria, because not only was I CC’d on a email by Jessica Claire, but the man genius himself, Doug Boutwell, called me personally to walk me through the program. (And I somehow managed to start talking to him about my kid’s diapers. Who does that?!)

Anyway, the program is AWESOME! I have honestly never been too in to textures before because I found them a little time consuming. I would try one, and then think, but maybe another would look better. So, back to the drawing board. But with Dirty Pictures, you can preview what the entire set of textures will look like on your image, tweek the opacity, and change the blending mode all with a click. And did I mention it automatically adjusts itself to the size and orientation of your image? Sa-weet!

The textures themselves are incredibly versatile, and lend themselves to a variety of different images, from newborns to weddings. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Check out the before and after’s below from talented friends across the country. (Mouse over for the before version.)

This texture is called Booty LaRue, and I love the way it enhances this image from Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo & Design in Olympia, WA.

Johnny Thunderpants is the perfect compliment to this image from Nicole Fields, a fabulous lifestyle photographer in Sacramento, CA.

This image from Bernadette Uzcategui, an awesome Philadelphia based photographer, looks great with Gemini Dolce added to it.

I love the dreamy, sort of water-color feel that Foxy Laurinda gives to this image by Ashley Turner, a Columbia, MO based wedding photographer. (And am I the only one who thinks the bride looks like Evangeline Lilly? Gorgeous!)

Lola Lovespell gives a hazy, sunny feel to this image by Spokane, WA based photographer Jaidean Baker.

Mercedes Diamond gives a vintage feel to this stunning maternity image by Washington D.C. based photographer Kelly Moffat Saeed of KelPhoto.

Here, Lola Lovespell give subtle depth to this image by San Deigo Lifestyle Photographer Brianne Brose.

Ginger Savannah looks perfect on this bright and colorful image from Cincinnati, OH based photographer Jessica Wright.

Doesn’t Starla Fontaine look yummy on this image from Boston, MA based photographer Kristina Young?

This is Sapphire Velvet on this super fun image from Philadelphia based photographer April Ziegler

This image by Birmingham, Alabama based photographer Stephanie Fisher is enhanced with Dixie Mimosa.

Check out the subtlety of Montana Sunfire on this portrait by Southern California photographer Rachel Rhien Tucker of Rachel Clare Photography.

And in contrast, the not so subtle use of Bubba Wildcat on Boston based Helen Makadia’s photo.

Another example of subtle use, I love the warm glow Johnny Thunderpants adds to this image by Rhode Island photographer Amy Rogalski of Amy Ro Photography.

Keri Doolittle is a fab Phoenix, AZ based wedding photographer, and her image gets some added impact from Cinnamon Windsor.

Connecticut based photographer Crista Acosta’s image gets a little boost from Destiny Starr.

Here is an example of how Destiny Starr can look on an indoor image. I love the way it looks on this image from Pittsburgh, PA based Seedling’s Photography.

Check out Ginger Savannah on Baltimore based Ashley Layfield’s image!

Booty LaRue isn’t just for adults, I love the way it looks on this darling image from Portland, OR based photographer Laura Renee.

I am loving the way Maxi Mercer looks on this fab maternity image from Boise, ID based Diana Palmer of Yan Photo.

And of course, my personal favorite, Roxie Glitterhips adds just a little something to this image by award-winning Austin based photographer Lyndsay Stradtner of Life in Motion Photography. This image is extra special because it is of the gorgeous Brandi Head, who made this post possible with her amazing coding skills. Thanks again, Brandi!

Like what you see? Of course you do! I am telling you- this is going to be THE texturing program to have. You can even add your own favorites to the library. It will be worth every penny of it’s $149 pricetag, and you can sign up here with Totally Rad to find out when it is released to the public. If you want a sneak peek of the program in action, check it out here!

Update: From 9/23- 9/30 you can get $25 off the program when you enter the code “andrearoberts” at checkout!

Even photographers can get stumped when it comes to dressing their own families, so I of course offered to help Leah out when she mentioned she had no idea what to dress her fam in for their upcoming session. I mean, who wouldn’t want to pick clothes for her 3 adorable boys?

Leah, I hope you love these- I think the outfits are perfect for your fabulously fun family!

Leah’s outfit and shoes, the boys’ outfits, and the jeans for her husband are all from Boden USA. The other shoes are all found at Piperlime and her husband’s shirt is from Gap.

I missed last week’s “What to Wear Wednesday” because I was busy celebrating my baby boy’s Chasing Fireflies, and is a great way to celebrate the milestone that is turning 3!

Outfit number two is from Mini Boden, and would be especially handsome on a little guy with blue eyes.

Outfit number three is my personal fave- I love the playful shirt by Sandbox Rebel found at Little Boy Chic. The jeans remind me a little bit of James Dean, and you can get them from J. Crew’s kids line- Crew Cuts.

You probably notice that none of these outfits are overly stuffy, and they all look like you could run and jump and play in them. I find that kids photograph best when they are comfortable, but as you can see- you can still have plenty of style!

Without further ado, here is this weeks look. Bright, fresh and fun- perfect for a playful family session!

Mom’s outfit can be found at Boden (sweater,jeans,shirt,shoes.)The adorable dress can be found at Hanna Andersson. Baby’s outfit is from mini Boden. You can get Dad’s rocking jeans at Gap, and his polo at Land’s End.