Are you looking for tips on how to capture memorable snapshots of your family this holiday season? Or, perhaps, you are looking for a unique photo project to make for your Thanksgiving party. If so, then you’ve come to the right place. The Photography Week in Review is your one-stop shopping resource to get all the photo tips you missed over the past few days.
November 12th—–My Favorite Photographer—Ansel Adams. He’s produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking images of American landscapes known to man. Ansel Adams is someone I take inspiration from in the field of photography. I discovered Adams’ work in college when I was shopping for pictures to decorate the dreary walls of my dormitory. Years later I still admire his work and was thrilled to learn that some never-before-seen images Adams took before his death are now on public display. You can learn more about these rare proofs in this blog.
November 13th—–Ready, Set, Shoot—in the Cold. This is a follow up to my previous blog about shooting in the great outdoors this winter season. Now that you know how to keep your equipment in tip-top working condition in the snowiest conditions this blog provides some technical points to remember before you start snapping.
November 14th—–Last-Minute Holiday Picture Taking Advice. With less than a week until Thanksgiving this blog encourages you to take as many pictures as possible during your holiday family gathering.
November 15th—–Thanksgiving Picture Cake. This photo project is a variation on a creation one of our playgroup moms made for her son’s birthday. The original project called for a cake to be decorated as a football field. The “players,” which top the cake are made from photographs taken at the party. But, I tweaked the project a bit and gave it a Thanksgiving theme.
November 16th—–Tips for Shooting Winter Landscapes. We experienced our first snow fall of the season this week and it got me thinking about the pact I made with myself to get outside and capture snow covered landscapes this winter season. If you are considering doing the same I recommend reading the tips I have provided in this blog.
November 17th—–Photography Potpourri: Photo Labels and Photo Gear. If you are looking for a clever way to turn ordinary bottles of water into personalized gifts or you are searching for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite photographer, you won’t want to miss reading this blog.