Recent Photography Blog | Techniques, Tips & Tricks 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. 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. 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. Summer Vacation Photo Tipsby Michele Cheplic03 Aug 2008 09:36 PMSummer is here, time to pack up the clan and head to the mountains, beach, amusement park or zoo. But before you hit the highway or take to the skies don't forget to pack your camera bag. More Tips to Consider When Shooting Outdoorsby Michele Cheplic02 Aug 2008 02:27 PMIt's summer and there is no better time than now to take as many outdoor shots as possible. Whether you are capturing your daughter's first swim lesson or your son's first t-ball game you want to make sure you get the best photos possible. Tips to Remember When Shooting Outdoorsby Michele Cheplic01 Aug 2008 12:18 PMIf you are going to experiment with outdoor shooting techniques now is the time to do so. Summer is when most families spend the bulk of their days in the great outdoors and snap happy parents are getting a workout trying to capture all of their children's adventures with their cameras. Pictures and Color Temperatureby Michele Cheplic23 Jul 2008 09:05 PMWhen avid photographers hear the term "color temperature" most think of White Balance. Snapping Spectacular Sunset Shotsby Michele Cheplic12 Jul 2008 06:35 AMIf there is any time of the year to snap a spectacular shot of a sunset it's now. Shooting Fourth of July Fireworks-Lenses and Settingsby Michele Cheplic03 Jul 2008 10:49 AMNow that you know where to shoot and what to bring along, let's discuss some other factors that you should keep in mind while documenting your local Fourth of July fireworks display. LENSES Simply put, wider is better. 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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