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Photography Week in Review for June 16-22, 2008

Are you wondering what to do with all those wedding pictures you snapped earlier this month… or the ones you took at your son’s graduation… or the photos you took a few weeks ago at your family reunion? And speaking of snap happy photo events are you ready to point and shoot the blazing night sky on the Fourth of July? This week the photography blog covered ways to preserve your prized shots and provided tips on how you can capture many more in the days leading up to our country’s birthday. Take a look at what you missed: June … Continue reading →

Getting Ready to Shoot the Fourth

It doesn’t get more American than a Fourth of July BBQ with friends, family and fireworks. The ultimate summertime holiday is teeming with amazing photo ops from flags to family reunions, parades to pie eating contests. It would be a shame not to make the most of these Independence Day events. So grab your camera, charge up those batteries, go out and splurge on a new memory card (or extra rolls of film) and get ready to snap your loved ones in action as they proudly celebrate our country’s 232nd birthday. Fourth of July Parade I addressed the challenges involved … Continue reading →

Tips to Consider Before Purchasing a Digital Camera

In my pervious blog I did my best to convince all you traditional photographers to go digital in time for the busy summer shooting season. Now that you know what you are getting yourself into in regards to style, price, and features I wanted to move on to a few other very important issues to consider before purchasing a digital camera: BATTERIES My digital camera takes standard double AA batteries, but they don’t last long in there. Battery life is a major issue for many digital photographers, especially when you are taking your camera on vacation and you’re trying to … Continue reading →

Snapping Summer Memories—Going Digital

Since I failed miserably at my New Year’s resolution to get outdoors and capture more breathtaking winter shots I’ve decided to double up this summer. I plan to work overtime capturing my family’s summertime activities. And I know I am not alone. Summer is the time of year when most families head out on their annual vacations and snap happy parents’ give their fingers quite a workout. For those of you who are still relying on those disposable point-and-shoots to capture your sunny day memories perhaps the Summer of 2008 is when you go digital. I know. I know. Making … Continue reading →

The Power of Super-Zoom

Faster than a point-and-shoot camera… more powerful than a telescope… and able to take pictures of subjects far, far away… all hail the Super-Zoom. Remember the list of digital cameras I provided in my last blog? Well, I forgot to add this brand-new category of digital photo devices that is causing quite a buzz in camera circles. It’s called the Super-Zoom or Ultra-Zoom category and camera manufacturers claim it will change the way you take pictures. One photo magazine editor went as far as calling the Super-Zoom the “new digital product of the year.” So what’s all the excitement about? … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for April 22-27, 2008

Have you picked out your Mother’s Day gift yet? It’s not too late to choose a unique photo gift to present to the special lady in your life. If you are desperate for ideas you’ve come to the right place. This week the PHOTOGRAPHY blog provided a slew of incredible, one-of-kind photo gift ideas that any mom would cherish. Take a look: April 23rd—–Mother’s Day Photo Accessory Gift Ideas. From bejeweled camera neck straps to quirky tripods and international camera kits this blog lists some of my favorite photo accessories. April 24th—–SNAP! Making Mother’s Day Memories. This blog was inspired … Continue reading →

Are You an Astrophotographer?

Are you a backyard astronomer looking to document a starlit sky with your own camera? Recently fellow blogger Courtney Mroch asked me for tips on how to shoot constellations and I thought I would write a simple post on camera set up, focusing, and lighting. Then I realized there is much more to astrophotography than one blog could accommodate. Therefore, I have decided to devote an entire series of blogs to astrophotography beginning with this one on the types of cameras used to capture stellar shots of constellations. The introduction and subsequent swift evolution of digital cameras has made astrophotography … Continue reading →

Have Camera Will Travel

Most photographers wouldn’t dream of embarking on a vacation without their cameras strapped securely to their necks (or at least tucked away in a sturdy camera carry-on). With the busy summer travel season just a few weeks away I thought this would be a good time to review some basic tips on how to make the most of photo ops while you are on the road. Tip #1—–Pack the Instruction Manual. Modern cameras and their accompanying add-ons often have complex program modes, so always a good idea to pack a copy of the instruction manual in your bag before leaving … 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 →

Tips to Remember When Shooting Indoors

One of the most important factors to keep in mind when shooting indoors is lighting. In your initial assessment of a room consider whether you will be using available natural light or your flash. Ideally you want to flood the room with as much natural light as possible. If the room has multiple windows open them to allow the natural light in. In the best-case scenario you will be able to fill the room with enough light so that you don’t have to use your flash. By eliminating the flash you’ll find your shots will not have those annoying orange … Continue reading →