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Create Your Own Art With Photos

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Using photos to decorate your home is a great way to make your house feel more personal. Many people throw up stock art on the walls and call it a day, but have you ever considered using your camera to make your own art? I have been brainstorming about ways I can incorporate my love for photography with my home décor. I have come up with some cute ideas for my kitchen, bathrooms and living room. The only thing holding me back is the cost of the oversize prints I wish I could order all at once. I keep telling … Continue reading →

The Take On Tripods

Tripods certainly can be a hassle, but they can be a great help for a good, steady shot. Tripods are most handy when sharpness is a must, long exposures, or conveying motion in a scene. Tripods are especially great for low-light situations because the shutter speed is slower. Let’s face it, our hands shake. One little shake will make a magnificent shot turn into a blur. No money for a tripod? Time to get creative. A solid rock or wall can provide a steady base for shooting. Just be extremely cautious. You don’t want your nice camera falling and busting … Continue reading →

Figuring Out The Settings

Oh golly!!! I thought I was overwhelmed with just looking at the options my Canon Power Shot S3IS offers. Now that I opened up the manual, my head is spinning. Well, instead of getting frustrated and annoyed, let’s just take this one step at a time. First, get those batteries in! Okay, I realize I don’t have to be that simplistic, but it is reassuring that I can complete this single task without having to read the manual! My camera comes with two different manuals. I’m assuming most cameras will do this. One is a basic user guide and the … Continue reading →