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Advancing Your Photography Career

News about a recovering economy means little to freelance photographers struggling to find enough work to feed their families. Even when times are good, it is very challenging to find decent work as a freelancer. Photojournalists especially find that competition is tough and that there are far more applicants than available jobs. That said, if you are exceptional at your craft there are ways to profit from your passion. Talent is a huge factor in the world of photojournalism. However, there are other factors that will help you advance in the market. For example, the niche you select could mean … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for May 4-11, 2008

The PHOTOGRAPHY blog went all digital this week. From digital cameras to digital photo frames, high-tech fiends got their fill here in the last few days. If you missed finding out why wireless digital photo frames are not for everyone or whether you should invest in the latest and supposedly “greatest” digital camera, the Week in Review is designed just for you. MAY 5th—Snapping Summer Memories-Going Digital. Summer is the time of year when most families head out on their annual vacations and snap happy parents’ give their fingers quite a workout. If you are tired of toting around those … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 2-8, 2008

Peter Cottontail is prepping to hop down the Bunny Trail while youngsters are readying to hit the beach for the big spring break holiday… is your camera ready? If you are looking for ways to spice up your family photos (at the beach or at home during Easter gatherings) then you’ve come to the right place. This week I provided tips on how to snap frameworthy group shots (even when you are shooting camera shy individuals). And in keeping with all things Easter I even threw in a few wonderful photo projects that are sure to be a welcome addition … 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 →

Photography is For Everyone

You do not have to be a professional or even a big hobbiest to enjoy taking photographs. Photography is for everyone, no matter their age, or experience. Even someone who rarely holds a camera or captures a moment can take a fabulous photograph with the right camera and some patience. In fact, photography is about patience. If you do not get that shot the first time, do not just give up and assume you won’t. Keep snapping. It takes a lot of messed up shots, to get that good shot that everyone wants. Photography is a fun hobby that can … Continue reading →

Cute Scrapbooking Gifts for Everyone

Always on the lookout, especially at holiday time, I have been researching and contacting various stores to find out what some of the latest and greatest scrapbooking related gifts are. Of course there are the handmade gifts that we make with our supplies, but I am not here to talk about them. I am here to talk about how awesome scrapbooking related novelties and gifts are! The Closet Scrapper is one of my first stops when I am looking for cute scrapbooking gifts for myself or someone else on my list. They have loads of cute items, including jewelry which … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 27th to September 2nd, 2007

The photography blog is busier than ever as Michele and I excitedly fill it up with some new content and articles to help you out, in whatever your photography needs. Whether you are shooting digital or film, using an automatic or playing with new lenses and other features, there is something for everyone. So what has been going on this week? Digital Photography 101: Let’s Review–The Camera For last couple of weeks I’ve been providing information to those of you who have been debating whether you should make the switch from a traditional film camera to a new digital one. … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 20th-26th, 2007

It was such a busy week in the photography blog and we were are so busy researching and trying to bring you new and fresh material, that I somehow forgot to do the Week in Review for the 20th to the 26th, so here it is. Digital Photography 101: An Introduction Enough is enough. I’m throwing down the gauntlet. My co-blogger Nicole and I have written a number of blogs explaining why we prefer using film cameras rather than digital ones. However, we are by no means digital camera rebels and to prove my point I have decided to write … Continue reading →

Digital Photography 101: Getting To Know Your Camera

If you’ve been debating about whether you should join the digital photography revolution (you’ve shot with a standard camera all your life, but everyone you know has gone digital) then this blog is for you. This is the third posting in a series of articles I am doing on the merits of digital photography. We’ve already covered an introduction to this hot trend and reviewed some of the most popular digital cameras on the market. Today we continue the series with a look at some digital camera functions. MEMORY CARDS In a previous blog I explained that digital cameras capture … Continue reading →

Pet Portraits by Michael: Chatting About Pet Photography

In Meet the Josephs I introduced you to some very dear friends of our entire family: Michael, Karen, and Tucker Joseph. (I should have used the above picture for that piece, but I didn’t have it yet. Oh well. Now you can see what the Josephs, not just Tucker, look like!) I thought it’d be fun to interview them about their business, and thankfully their schedule wasn’t as swamped as it usually is so they had a little time to humor me… Courtney Mroch: Say someone’s interested in getting a Pet Portrait by Michael. Describe how a shoot goes, what … Continue reading →