Recent Photography Blog | Techniques, Tips & Tricks PostsFall Photo Tipsby Michele Cheplic31 Oct 2009 09:18 AMWhether you photographing pumpkins, leaves or little ghosts and goblins, you'll want to take note of the following tips to ensure your seasonal shots come out looking simply spectacular: Jack-o-lanterns After spending hours carving a prize-winning jack-o-lantern, you'll want to document... More Tips For Photographing Your Furry Friendsby Michele Cheplic19 Oct 2009 08:00 PMFor some pet owners their four-legged friends are more than just animals, they are part of the family. As such, family pets often become popular photo subjects. Tips for Shooting in Mother Natureby Michele Cheplic12 Sep 2009 08:52 PMTis 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. Experimenting With Lightby Michele Cheplic07 Sep 2009 07:08 AMFinding the perfect light for your photos is not always easy. This is especially true if you are shooting outdoors and are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Still, there are ways to capture frame worthy pictures with just the right light if you know how to work with the elements. School Photo Tipsby Michele Cheplic17 Aug 2009 06:02 AMI always dreaded school picture day. Always. Even as a first grader. Even as a Catholic schoolgirl, who wore a uniform to class everyday, regardless of whether it was picture day. I just despised picture day. Snapping School Photosby Michele Cheplic15 Aug 2009 01:01 PMWhen I was in high school taking senior class photos was a big deal. Seniors were the only ones who had the privilege of appearing in the school yearbook in living color (the rest of the annual consisted of boring black-and-white shots). Snapping Keepers at the Amusement Parkby Michele Cheplic13 Jul 2009 12:02 PMI've been to my share of amusement parks in the last three decades, but for some reason I never thought to bring along a camera (even to Disneyland)... until I became a parent. Tips for Taking Super Summer Snapshotsby Michele Cheplic10 Jul 2009 06:40 AMWith summer almost half way over many families are trying to squeeze in at least one more road trip before school starts. How 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. 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. Recent Blog Comments Samual says... "Also I forgot to say, if you have siblings in the school you have photo's taken with them as well, or your siblings who are too young to attend school can come into school to have a sibling photo done." |
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