Tag Archives: tripod

Photography Week in Review for December 24-December 30, 2007

Was your Christmas filled with Kodak moments? Did Santa bring you the camera you had on your wish list? The holidays hit the Photography blog this week and if you were too busy, wrapping, unwrapping and re-gifting presents in the last few days and missed what was written here, now is your chance to catch up. The tips offered this week, while holiday-themed, are applicable for photo ops throughout the year. Take a look: December 24th—–Hot Photo Accessories for the New Year. It’s the photo gadget no self-respecting picture taker should be without—a tripod. Most people buy into the misconception … Continue reading →

Christmas Photo Fun with Self Timers

Merry Christmas from the Photography Blog! If you are celebrating the day with a new camera I’m sure you’ve been very busy. You don’t have to be a snap happy parent to be experiencing finger fatigue right now. The holidays are a time when most people’s cameras work overtime and for good reason. Think of all the great shots (candid and otherwise) that are captured this time of the year: baby’s first visit to see Santa, your 5-year-old donning a headband with reindeer antlers, your entire family in front of the Christmas tree, your husband tipping over the tree in … Continue reading →

Hot Photo Accessories for the New Year

Can you guess what the most requested photo accessory is according to camera experts? If you answered a tripod you are correct. Most people buy into the misconception that tripods are only used by professional photographers. However, if you are an amateur photographer who owns one of these handy three-legged supports then you know that is simply not the case. I’m far from being a professional photographer yet I own two tripods—-a mini tripod and a traditional bulky version that I inherited from my professional photographer grandfather. Truthfully, the larger tripod is a pain to carry around, which is why … Continue reading →