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How to Make Your Fourth of July Fireworks Pictures Pop

by Michele Cheplic

02 Jul 2009 09:14 PM

Whether 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 Camera

by Michele Cheplic

22 Jun 2009 12:40 PM

Digital 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 Cheplic

18 Jun 2009 12:25 PM

Fortunately, 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 Beach

by Michele Cheplic

12 Jun 2009 02:27 PM

Summer 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 Shots

by Michele Cheplic

06 Jun 2009 03:34 AM

Summer 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, 2008

by Michele Cheplic

05 Aug 2008 03:06 PM

We 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 Owners

by Michele Cheplic

05 Aug 2008 02:45 PM

Now 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 Cheplic

05 Aug 2008 10:20 AM

When 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 Shots

by Michele Cheplic

04 Aug 2008 05:25 PM

When 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 Owners

by Michele Cheplic

04 Aug 2008 04:39 PM

These 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.



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