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Spring Photography

Spring is finally here (well, not in Wisconsin, but just about everywhere else) which means you have no excuse not to get outside and document the first signs of the season. If you are an avid photographer, now is the time to fine tune your outdoor shooting skills. For most of us, these skills have laid dormant for the past few months, especially if you don’t enjoy taking winter photos in the great outdoors. Take your camera outside and document spring flowers, bugs and green landscapes. Just remember these simple tips before you point and shoot: Timing is Key: High … Continue reading →

Easter Family Portrait Tips

Whether you have a family of five or 15, you want your clan to look its best when shooting Easter portraits. In order to snap frame worthy family shots during the holiday weekend, consider the following tips: Coordinate: You don’t want to set up a shot that features little Johnny in his Easter Sunday best while grandpa is sporting his work overalls and boots. Consistency and coordination is key when taking family portraits. When you are shooting a large group you want to direct the viewer’s attention to the subjects’ faces, not a slew of distracting garments. While you don’t … Continue reading →

Creative Photography

Photography is an art form. Using creative photography techniques makes your photos your own. There are ways to personalize the photographs that you take to add personality to them. Being creative gives you an edge to make your photos stand out from others. Let’s look at some of the ways we can use creative photography: *Place something special in the photograph. This could be a special toy that belongs to your child, a trophy or a family heirloom. If you are taking a photograph of your child, have the special toy in the background of the photo. Or ask the … Continue reading →

Tips for Shooting in Mother Nature

Tis the season to head outdoors with your favorite camera and document the vibrant color show being hosted by Mother Nature. Fall foliage offers some of the most awe-inspiring backdrops for family photos. In addition, the fiery reds, golden yellows and burnt oranges, which light up fall’s cobalt blue sky, yield fantastic landscape shots on their own. So what photo techniques should you employ to capture the best Mother Nature has to offer this time of year? Macro Mode: Most digital cameras (even the most basic models) typically come equipped with a macro mode. This setting configures the camera to … Continue reading →

Back to Basics

Purchasing an expensive DSLR camera and costly high-tech photo editing devices won’t guarantee stellar shots. Rather, the key to snapping spectacular photos is simple: Master the basic rules of photography. Before you drop hundreds of dollars on pricey photo equipment, consider getting back to basics. Experiment with lighting, composition, angles and poses. By investing time instead of money honing your craft, you’ll reap priceless images that speak volumes for your picture-taking skills. COMPOSITION When in doubt employ the Rule of Thirds. By doing so you can avoid taking a boring shot where your subject is dead center in the photo. … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 1-5, 2008

We are headed down the home stretch of summer… have you shot some prize-winning shots this season? If not consider following the tips provided in the series of blogs posted this week: August 1st—–Tips to Remember when Shooting Outdoors. If you are going to experiment with outdoor shooting techniques now is the time to do so. Summer is when most families spend the bulk of their days in the great outdoors and snap happy parents are getting a workout trying to capture all of their children’s adventures with their cameras. To avoid spoiling those spectacular outdoor summer shots follow the … Continue reading →

Basic Photo Tips for Digital Camera Owners

These days digital cameras are the standard when it comes to taking amateur photos. The popular cameras have virtually eliminated the need for film, which means digital photographers can snap to their heart’s content without worrying about wasting film. The number of images you can take at a single event can easily number into the hundreds. But despite the advancement in technology many amateur photographers find they are getting quantity but not quality—-in which case you might want to consider the following tips: FRAMING Good composition goes a long way when it comes to snapping a decent photograph. Try to … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for June 22-29, 2008

With temperatures on the rise there’s no question that summer snapshots are being taken by the boatload. Have you taken your camera to the beach yet? Or have you spent the summer capturing hot pics with your camera phone? Either way you might benefit from this Week in Review. Here’s a brief look at what you missed in the last few days: June 23rd—Drawbacks of Digital Photo Frames. If you are in the market for a digital photo frame you don’t want to miss this blog that details the flip side of owning one of these ultra-popular photo-sharing devices. June … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for April 28 – May 05, 2008

Is it raining in your world today? It seems as if the rain has increased, rather than let up. Isn’t the old saying “April Showers, Bring May Flowers.”? Take advantage of the continuing rain and spend some time scrapbooking and playing around with your supplies. Perhaps you could even spend some time organizing your stash, going through your albums, or even set up a fun portrait session with your kids. Here is what has been going on in the scrapbooking blog this week. Be sure and check out the new columns appearing in the scrapbooking blog that were introduced this … Continue reading →

5 Basic Photography Tips

Photography is the key to scrapbooking. Often, the better your photographs are, the more appealing your scrapbook layouts are. Photography can be tricky, and every camera is different, yet the following tips will help no matter what camera you use, and what you are trying to take a picture of. 1. Get to know your camera. Be sure and read the manual, find out what features your camera has. If you have a digital camera, try taking the same picture with several different settings. Remember which settings you used, so you can see the result when you get it up … Continue reading →