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A New Camera for Mom

I got the funniest email from a reader the other day regarding my blog on Mother’s Day gift ideas. In the post I listed a few photo accessories I thought would make affordable presents for a mother/photographer. The reader didn’t take aim at my choice in items, but he did have a problem with their prices (all the gifts were under $50). He noted: “Isn’t mom worth more than a $20 beaded camera neck strap?” Frankly, I found his remark quite funny. Do I think moms are worth more than 20 bucks? Absolutely. Definitely. Without a doubt. Of course. Hel… … Continue reading →

An Indestructible Camera

My camera is more likely to be destroyed by a toddler than a tumble from the side of a cliff. Yet, I was still intrigued by Olympus’ newest addition, which was supposedly designed for adventure shooters who sign up for National Geographic-type expeditions. The company claims its new 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW is the “toughest point-and-shoot camera in the world.” There is no way I have the means to travel to the far reaches of the globe to put the camera to the test so I did the next best thing, I called my professional photographer pal who gave me … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 10-16, 2008

T-minus 7 days until snap happy parents go wild on Easter Sunday. Are you ready? If not you’ve come to the right place. This week I provided tips on how to get ready for the upcoming holiday photo shoot. But that’s not all I covered. Find out what happened when I took my 3-year-old to take a picture with the Easter Bunny and why some people are so opposed to having others take their photos. Also, learn how to compose a unique shot, and much more in this installment of the Photography Week in Review. March 10th—-Preparing for Holiday Photo … Continue reading →

Camera Features That Make Capturing Smiles Easier

Now that you know how to get even the most camera shy subjects to flash their pearly whites it would be a shame if you still walked away with blurry shots. It has happened to me. I get my little one to ham it up like there’s no tomorrow and my shot still comes out looking as though I took it during an earthquake. What gives? Doesn’t the camera know I can’t get my 3-year-old to smile forever? I’ll admit I should be blaming my technique more than my camera, still there are cameras on the market that make life … Continue reading →