All Entries in the "General" Category
Should you take a camera to an amusement park?
With summer in full swing and many families coming up with all sorts of great things to do, one big question that often comes up is whether or not it’s appropriate or even smart to take a digital camera to an amusement park. All amusement parks clearly have signs posted that absolve them of any [...]
These are a few of my favorite things
When it comes to subjects to photograph, even in my own home there’s no shortage of them. From my husband to my children to my cats to my dog, to even mundane stationery objects that can be quite beautiful in the natural afternoon sunlight, there’s always something I can focus my lens on. But to [...]
The best & worst colors for self-portraits
Because I participate in the 365 Days project over at Flickr, and have been making an attempt at it every single year since January 2007 (no lie), I have learned a lot about colors and photograph. In general, some colors photograph great, while others do not. For the record, my equipment consists of a Nikon [...]
Warm temps mean more photos!
As I write this, I’m sitting in a small cafe, enjoying an overpriced bottle of water and an equally overpriced chocolate chip cookie. The sun is shining and the temperature is around 55°. The only thing stopping me from grabbing my kids and my digital camera and heading to the local playground is the fact [...]
Converting photos to B&W
Black and white photographs are timeless pieces that capture the essence of a person, an animal, a passion, or simply a piece of beautiful or poignant scenery. People who are not familiar with photography or are new to it often mistakenly believe that black and white photographs are a thing of the past, falling along [...]
Make the most of natural lighting
Hands down, my absolute favorite source of lighting is the natural source: the sun! But on some days, good sun can be hard to find. I used to think that I had to rush out in the early morning or even late morning to get the best lighting. And while it’s true that sunshine is [...]
Getting the best deals on digital cameras
Digital cameras can certainly be expensive, there’s no getting around that. But if you play your cards right and you’re smart about when and where you shop, you may find that there are some significant savings to be had. First, keep in mind that stores usually cut the prices on digital cameras and digital camera [...]
Share your photos online
Whether you’re the queen of a Nikon SLRs or the king of Canon DSLRs, one thing is certain: you’re going to want to show off your favorite photos! Many people use various online storage methods as a solution for storing and showcasing photos, but in the interest of saving time — and money — you [...]
Should you retouch your digital photos?
Besides Canon vs. Nikon and SLR vs. DSLR, the biggest argument I see hashed out time and time again is whether or not digital photos should be retouched (or “post-processed”, as some people choose to say). Retouching, in case you’re not aware, includes everything from drastic color saturation and tone adjustments to subtle contrast changes [...]
Back up your photos!
As a [personal, non-professional, I-do-it-because-I-love-it] photographer, nothing pains me more than the idea of losing any of the photos I have taken. To date I have been taking digital photos for, no lie or exaggeration, seven years. And while I’m the queen of preaching the importance of photo back ups to others, I unfortunately didn’t [...]