Staging makes all the difference in a photograph. It elevates whatever you are shooting to the next level. There is a definite art to staging a photo; you need just the right amount of items without there being too much going on in the picture. I have some favorite things that I use over and over to help create that "WOW" factor for my pictures! Staging Staples: The Best Items for the Best Pictures Note: this post contains affiliate links which give us a commission at no additional ...
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Top Winter and Cold Weather Photography Tips
Lately I've been letting my nine-year-old use my old DSLR and we've been shooting together. Every day there's a lesson more interesting than the last, and the weather challenges can make it more complex, and fun. Winter and cold weather can put a damper on photography, but in teaching my daughter about shooting both in the snow of New England and on sunny Florida beaches without open shade - both in the same month - we have much to share with you! I'm excited that many awesome ...
How To Set Your White Balance
Have you ever taken a photo inside and wondered why everyone is orange? Or perhaps you took a photo in the shade and your child was a strange shade of blue? Today we are going to talk about how to set your White Balance. White Balance White balance is how your camera interprets the color of light in a scene. Each light source has it’s own individual color. When we take a photo, our cameras usually try to neutralize these different colors to give you the most natural looking photo ...
Tips For The Perfect Holiday Photos
Ah, the holiday season. With Hanukkah, and Christmas coming up a LOT sooner than I expected, I find myself getting my camera ready for what’s coming. With lights, colors, love, and most of all – awe and magic – I put a different emphasis on holiday photos than I would for photos I take the rest of the year. Why? The light is different, for one. It’s darker outside much earlier, but we are better lit by candles, twinkly lights, and Menorahs. The sky is the limit! For another thing, ph ...
How a Professional Photographer Stores Photos Online
Let’s talk about photo storage! If you’re anything like me, you have hundreds of photos stashed away on your phone. Did you know that there are photo storage sites that allow you to back up your images for free? Here's how a professional photographer stores photos online! How a Professional Photographer Stores Photos Online: Choosing a storage service for your photos is not an easy task. To help simplify the job, I want to share with you three of the best photo storage sites that I abs ...
5 Kids Photos Every Mom Should Take
We’ve all heard it before, and it’s true. They grow up too fast! In a flash, they go from being newborns to teenagers. All those little moments in between are now gone. However, don’t be disappointed because you can still hold onto those precious childhood memories through the lens of your camera. Here are 5 Kids Photos Every Mom Should Take! Today’s post is all about the 5 photos every mom should take. Think of these ideas as categories that you can repeat over and over again. ...