Photography Week in Review for April 8-13, 2008

How can you snap a prize-winning photo of your child during her soccer game? What company is the leader in the production of indestructible cameras? And where do you begin to sort a pile of pictures the size of a small child? The answers to those questions and more are included in this edition of the Photography Week in Review. April 8th—A Unique Photo Exhibit. If you have ever wanted to see shots of Bruce Springsteen taken at angles that defy gravity head to New Jersey. That’s where a unique photo exhibit featuring more than a thousand images of the … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for April 1-7, 2008

Do you know who owns the world’s largest photo album or where you can get boxer shorts emblazoned with a picture of your four-legged pet boxer? This week’s Photography Week in Review provides the answers to those questions and gives tips on how you can keep your kids entertained for hours with leftover photos. Take a look: April 1st—–World’s Largest Photo Album. Unfortunately, it is not for sale nor is it packed with thousands of photos in unique configurations. Still, this massive book made its way into the record books. See why in this blog. April 2nd—–Can You Take Your … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 24-30, 2008

Whether you are shooting indoors, outdoors, during the day or at night there are a number of factors that can prevent you from snapping that frameworthy shot. This week I provided tips on how you can avoid the traps that can ruin a perfect picture. In addition, I covered a variety of issues that come up when taking your camera on vacation. The following Week in Review captures all of what you might have missed in the past seven days: March 24th—What To Do If Your Camera Gets Wet. I’m all for taking pictures at the beach or in a … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 16-22, 2008

Whether you are planning your family’s spring vacation or getting a jumpstart on your annual summer trip this blog will come in very handy. This week I covered what you need to know prior to taking your camera on an airplane. From film and airport security screening areas to tips on protecting your camera from drastic temperature changes, here’s a recap of what you might have missed: March 17th—–Why You Should Never Pack Unused Film in Your Suitcase. It’s a lesson I almost found out the hard way during my recent trip to Hawaii and I tell you all about … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 10-16, 2008

T-minus 7 days until snap happy parents go wild on Easter Sunday. Are you ready? If not you’ve come to the right place. This week I provided tips on how to get ready for the upcoming holiday photo shoot. But that’s not all I covered. Find out what happened when I took my 3-year-old to take a picture with the Easter Bunny and why some people are so opposed to having others take their photos. Also, learn how to compose a unique shot, and much more in this installment of the Photography Week in Review. March 10th—-Preparing for Holiday Photo … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 2-8, 2008

Peter Cottontail is prepping to hop down the Bunny Trail while youngsters are readying to hit the beach for the big spring break holiday… is your camera ready? If you are looking for ways to spice up your family photos (at the beach or at home during Easter gatherings) then you’ve come to the right place. This week I provided tips on how to snap frameworthy group shots (even when you are shooting camera shy individuals). And in keeping with all things Easter I even threw in a few wonderful photo projects that are sure to be a welcome addition … Continue reading →

Photography Month in Review—-February

What a month it has been. I spent the majority of February in Hawaii visiting with my ailing grandma. Naturally, I brought my camera along. Only I didn’t bring my computer, which made it hard for me to write as many blogs I am normally do. So what would be the Photography Week in Review is now (just for this entry) the Photography Month in Review. If you missed any of the exciting items covered this month now is your chance to get caught up. Photo Challenges. Can you recall your most challenging photo shoot? One of my most memorable … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for January 28, 2007-February 3, 2008

How much time do you spend sifting through the pictures on your digital camera wondering which ones to save and which ones to delete? And of the ones you save how many are so stunning that you actually consider making money off of them? If you were able to answer either question then this installment of the Photography Week in Review might come in very handy. Take a look at the reasons why: January 28th—–Should I Delete This Picture? It’s a question I struggle with all the time and I know I am not alone. If you have a digital … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for January 21, 2007-January 27, 2008

How many times have you thumbed through a camera manual and wondered what the letters RAW, NEF, TIFF and JPEG stood for? And how many times have you returned from vacation with more shots that needed to be deleted from your digital camera than ones that you considered framing? Finally, when was the last time you seriously evaluated your work in an effort to improve your shots? These are just a few of the topics I discussed in the Photography Blog this past week. Each post includes tips and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions involving the … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for January 13, 2007-January 20, 2008

If you have you ever wondered why some manufacturers design almost identical cameras and sell them at different price points or whether you should purchase a camera with more bells and whistles than you are accustomed to, or if you are better off investing in a pocket camera that packs a ton of power? Then you’ve come to the right place. Those questions and more were answered in this week’s Photography Blog. Take a look: January 14th—–A Powerful Pocket Camera. If you have the means to drop 450 bucks on a pocket-sized camera then you might consider getting the Canon … Continue reading →