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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 →

Improving Your Autumn Photographs

Weeks ago my daughter’s playgroup set aside the first Tuesday in October to visit a local pumpkin patch. We figured we’d get an early start and go before the school groups descended and the patch was thoroughly picked over. Little did we know that Tuesday would be one of the hottest October days on record. Our little pumpkins were picking pumpkins in 85-degree heat. (In Wisconsin that’s virtually unheard of.) Which means I have pictures of my daughter and her friends in shorts and t-shirts covered with sweat. Not exactly my idea of the perfect autumn picture. For photographers who … 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 1-6, 2007

Are you looking to get outdoors to capture the fall colors and need some tips on getting just the right shot? Or are you more interested in learning new ways you can display your prize-winning photos? Either way you’ve come to the right place. The Photography Week in Review is your one-stop shopping resource to get all the photo tips you missed over the past few days. October 1st—–Natural Framing. Take a look around before you snap a shot of your subject. The number of objects that serve as natural framing options may surprise you. Check out some great examples … Continue reading →