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Have You Created Fantasy Portraits?

Now that the Christmas shopping season is officially underway, it’s time to start thinking about gifts to give family and friends. What better way for an avid shutterbug to make the most of his picture-taking talents than to create photo gifts to give out in the coming weeks? I’m over photo books and the plethora of other boring photo gift ideas, including totes, magnets, mouse pads and t-shirts. This year I am toying with the idea of creating my own fantasy portraits and giving them out as gifts. Fantasy portraits, magic portraits, prop portraits; they are referred to by several … 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 →

Do You Hesitate to Ask Others to Take Your Picture?

How many times has this happened to you: You and your family are visiting a picturesque vacation spot and you want a group shot of the entire clan, only you forgot to pack your tripod and there isn’t anywhere for you to place your camera and use the self-timer feature. You want to ask a fellow visitor to snap a shot of your entire brood, but others in your group resist because they don’t want to “bother” a stranger to take the photo. What do you do? I’ve found myself in this type situation on many occasions and depending who … Continue reading →

Attending Photo Workshops

In previous blogs I encouraged you to conduct periodic photo evaluations in an effort to recognize and break bad habits, and ultimately snap more frameworthy pictures. However, if you have the time and money you could take the extra step of enrolling in a photography workshop. Photo workshops are offered in virtually every city in the United States. A good place to look for available workshops is by contacting your local photo club or checking with employees at your favorite camera store. Otherwise, you could simply search the Internet for workshops being offered in locations you are planning to travel … 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 →

Making Money From Your Photos

Yesterday I wrote about Micro Stock Photography websites. These Internet based companies basically “sell” photos at deep discounts and give hobby photographers a chance to make money off their prize shots. So exactly how does one go about selling his or her pictures to one of these micro stock photo agencies? As I mentioned in my previous blog the concept of micro stock photography is rather complex, but getting initiated into the process is fairly simple. The first thing you want to do is research popular micro stock photography agencies online. There are quite a few of them, and you … Continue reading →

Shooting the Perfect Portrait

Whereas I make use of countless “freebies” to get professional portraits of my daughter taken, my friend (an amateur photographer) bypasses the “pros” at the mall and takes her own portraits of her children. And frankly, some of her shots are nicer than the ones other parents pay hundreds of dollars for. My friend will be the first to tell you that she is not a professional photographer, but she knows her kids better than anyone and has a knack for taking shots that perfectly capture the character of her young subjects. Granted not all parents will be able to … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for December 3-December 8, 2007

This week I offered a three part series on the benefits of shooting in black-and-white. With the holidays fast approaching now is the time to begin creating a holiday photo wish list. What scenes do you want to capture this season? Who or what do you want as your subject? And how can black-and-white photography help enhance your shots? These questions and more were answered this week in the Photography Blog. Take a look: December 3rd—–Tips on Taking Landscape Shots. Capturing the grandeur of natural wonders can be a challenge. I have found that in most cases landscape photos leave … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for November 12-November 17, 2007

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 … Continue reading →

Ready, Set, Shoot—-in the Cold

In my previous blog I provided tips on how to protect yourself and your equipment from the elements during winter shoots. I also pledged to get out and capture Mother Nature at her frigid best a bit more this winter season and I hope that I have convinced you to do the same. So, now that you know how to keep your equipment in tip-top working condition in the snowiest conditions here are some technical points to remember before you start snapping: LIGHTING I grew up in Hawaii, where unless you had access to a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you didn’t … Continue reading →