Recent Photography Blog | Our Bloggers' Experience PostsKids and Cameras---When Saying "Cheese" Just Doesn't Cut Itby Michele Cheplic29 Feb 2008 12:00 AMGetting my 3-year-old to smile for the camera is relatively easy once I utter her three favorite words: "Okay, last one." Children and picture taking (or more specifically, how to get your children to smile on cue) was the topic of conversation at a recent playgroup I attended. Photo Challengesby Michele Cheplic12 Feb 2008 11:47 AM"Mommy take my picture with Sue." It was a request made by my then 2-year-old daughter while we were visiting Sue the T. Rex at Chicago's Field Museum a while back. She knows I am an avid photographer so asking for a picture with the colossal fossil was seemingly a no-brainer. Should I Delete This Picture?by Michele Cheplic28 Jan 2008 09:02 AMIf you have a digital camera this is a question you have likely asked many, many times. I am in the midst of preparing for my family's annual trip to Hawaii and recently sat down to purge photos from my camera that have been in there since last spring. More Lessons from My Photo Evaluationby Michele Cheplic21 Jan 2008 05:20 PMIn my previous blog I detailed some of the notes I took while sizing up some of my recent shots. Conducting a Photo Evaluationby Michele Cheplic19 Jan 2008 10:00 PMFor the past few months I have been creating photo pieces for my ailing grandmother. I have been using pictures of her grandchildren and great children (my daughter and my brother's son) as the centerpieces of each project and as such I have really been able to examine my shooting style. Who's In Your Christmas Card Photo?by Michele Cheplic15 Dec 2007 10:50 PMI got into this discussion with my fellow playgroup moms a few days ago. One of the moms decided to save on postage and handed out her Christmas cards to all of us during our weekly gathering. Giving the Gift of Photos this Holidayby Michele Cheplic13 Dec 2007 10:45 AMWhat grandparent would not cherish a Christmas gift featuring a prize-winning shot of their grandchildren? It's a question I stopped asking my parents shortly after my daughter was born. Why I'm Thankful for my Cameraby Michele Cheplic22 Nov 2007 01:00 PMIn the spirit of Thanksgiving I thought it would be appropriate to give thanks for an item that has helped bring so much joy to my life this year---my camera. My Favorite Photographer---Ansel Adamsby Michele Cheplic12 Nov 2007 10:12 PMWhat photographer (amateur or otherwise) doesn't stand in awe of Ansel Adams' work? The legendary shooter has produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking images of American landscapes known to man. Pumpkinpalooza--Attack of the Parental Paparazziby Michele Cheplic01 Nov 2007 07:24 PMHow did your little pumpkins fare during last night's rush to land the chocolate mother load? My little monkey made it through the night just fine. It was this morning when the nightmare began-2:28 A.M. to be exact. 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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