Recent Photography Blog PostsHow to Make Your Fourth of July Fireworks Pictures Popby Michele Cheplic02 Jul 2009 09:14 PMWhether you are heading to Grant Park in Chicago for Macy's Independence Eve Fireworks Spectacular (with accompaniment by the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra) or you are simply planning to host your own light show this weekend, you want to make sure that you have what it takes to capture the moment. Summer Lovin' With a Digital Cameraby Michele Cheplic22 Jun 2009 12:40 PMDigital cameras get a real workout during the summer months. From family trips to the beach, fireworks displays, backyard barbeques and camping trips, the opportunities to snag super snapshots are virtually unlimited. Should You Invest In an Underwater Camera?by Michele Cheplic18 Jun 2009 12:25 PMFortunately, my daughter prefers chasing after tumbling rubber ducks, rather than exploring life under the sea, so it'll be a few years before I invest in an underwater digital camera. Tips for Snapping Super Summer Photos at the Beachby Michele Cheplic12 Jun 2009 02:27 PMSummer is here (unofficially) and that means many snap happy parents will be toting their cameras to the beach to snap frame worthy shots of their kids frolicking in the sand and surf. Simple Tips for Taking Super Summer Shotsby Michele Cheplic06 Jun 2009 03:34 AMSummer is a busy time of the year for shutterbugs. Between graduations, Father's Day, weddings and vacations, snap happy photographers give their cameras quite a workout. Photography Week in Review for August 1-5, 2008by Michele Cheplic05 Aug 2008 03:06 PMWe are headed down the home stretch of summer... have you shot some prize-winning shots this season? If not consider following the tips provided in the series of blogs posted this week: August 1st---Tips to Remember when Shooting Outdoors. More Basic Photo Tips for Digital Camera Ownersby Michele Cheplic05 Aug 2008 02:45 PMNow that you know a bit more on how to focus your shots correctly and you know how to add some action to your photos, it's time to discuss other ways to spice up your pictures. CURVES S-curves (or any type of curve) can make a photo much more appealing. How Do You Hold Your Camera?by Michele Cheplic05 Aug 2008 10:20 AMWhen was the last time you shot the same image vertically and horizontally? Most hobby photographers shoot in the moment. They point, shoot and let the image develop as it may. However, the way you hold your camera can make a huge impact on the tone of your picture. Getting Rid of Clutter in Your Shotsby Michele Cheplic04 Aug 2008 05:25 PMWhen you view a prize-winning snap shot you are very unlikely to see a lot of needless clutter in the background. Unfortunately, dead space or undesirable objects often end up in many pictures taken by hobby photographers. Basic Photo Tips for Digital Camera Ownersby Michele Cheplic04 Aug 2008 04:39 PMThese days digital cameras are the standard when it comes to taking amateur photos. The popular cameras have virtually eliminated the need for film, which means digital photographers can snap to their heart's content without worrying about wasting film. Recent Blog Comments wsmith says... "I don't know if this is a duplicate comment, coz I just submitted one but after submission it said I wasn't login even though I am." |
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