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Tips on Taking Landscape Shots

It stands to reason that if you’re visiting a legendary landmark (e.g. the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, etc.) you’re going to want to photograph it for prosperity sake. However, capturing the grandeur of natural wonders can be a challenge. It’s happened to me. From seascapes to rolling hills and massive mountain ranges—-the vast open spaces of each leaves me breathless, but trying to capture it on film in order to elicit the same response from others is easier said than done. I have found that in most cases landscape photos leave the viewer wondering just how sprawling these locations really … Continue reading →

What To Do With Your Leaf Peeping Pictures

In my previous blog I offered tips on how to make the most of your fall leaf peeping adventures… with your camera. There’s nothing like capturing shots of Mother Nature going out in a blaze of glory. Fall’s natural fireworks show inspires many photographers to get outdoors and document the glorious colors. Once you’ve snapped your prize-winning shots–—then what? You could frame them, store them, or leave them in your digital camera. But why not employ some unique ways to preserve your autumn memories? Here are a few ideas I came up with: Picture Stamps. I know. Most people reserve … Continue reading →

Capturing A Picture Perfect Autumn Landscape

If you are looking for way to improve your autumn photographs you’ve come to the right place. In my previous blog I touched on unique angles and the importance of finding the right background for your shots. In this blog we’ll discuss other key factors in capturing the perfect fall photo. Details. I’ve discussed the importance of photographing details in a previous blog. But, when you are trying to capture a picture perfect autumn landscape I think it bears repeating. When you are faced with a massive forest of oaks and maples covering an expansive swath of land you might … Continue reading →

Tips for Shooting in Mother Nature

Tis the season to head outdoors with your favorite camera and document the vibrant color show being hosted by Mother Nature. Fall foliage offers some of the most awe-inspiring backdrops for family photos. In addition, the fiery reds, golden yellows and burnt oranges, which light up fall’s cobalt blue sky, yield fantastic landscape shots on their own. So what photo techniques should you employ to capture the best Mother Nature has to offer this time of year? Macro Mode: Most digital cameras (even the most basic models) typically come equipped with a macro mode. This setting configures the camera to … Continue reading →

Creating Black-and-White Masterpieces

Green and red—-they are the traditional colors of the holiday season. However, in my last few blogs I have been encouraging you to think in black-and-white. With their timeless and classic look, black-and-white pictures can add a new dimension to your holiday photo sessions. With that said here are a few ways you can create your own black-and-white masterpieces: Processing. This is probably the easiest way to see what a particular shot would look like as a black-and-white print. Most professional photo processors can create a black-and-white print from any of the following sources—-a color or black-and-white negative, a color … Continue reading →

Tips for Shooting in Black-and-White

I was this close to using a black-and-white photo of my daughter as our Christmas card picture. The photo’s muted tones complemented the card’s red border perfectly. But, at the last minute I decided to go with a double image card and stuck with colored shots. I don’t know about you, but I have a weakness for black-and-white photography. In my opinion it is timeless, simple and lends a touch of class to the décor. If you don’t shoot in black-and-white I urge you to break out of your color rut and give it a shot. As I continue my … Continue reading →

Shooting in Black-and-White

One of my most cherished pictures of my daughter is a black-and-white shot taken when she was 6 months old. I had a professional photographer come in shortly after my daughter started to show interest in crawling. The prized picture features my daughter on her tummy looking straight into the camera with both eyebrows arched perfectly in little peaks. It is pure and genuine and the fact that it was captured in black-and-white further enhances the simplicity of the shot. Think about your favorite black-and-white photograph. It could be one taken of your grandparents decades ago or a winter landscape … Continue reading →

Photography Week In Review For October 8-13, 2007

Mother Nature is going out in a blaze of colorful glory and her natural fireworks show was the topic of quite a few blogs this week. Mother Nature, babies and frames—we’ve covered them all. If you missed any of them look at the Photography Week in Review as the ultimate way to get caught up. Heck, you may just pick up a useful tip or two. October 8th—Capturing A Picture Perfect Autumn Landscape. Tis the season to leaf peep and this blog gets you into the spirit by listing some helpful tips on how to morph Mother Nature’s masterpieces into … Continue reading →