Photography Week in Review for August 1-5, 2008

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05 Aug 2008 03:06 PM

We are headed down the home stretch of summer... have you shot some prize-winning shots this season? If not consider following the tips provided in the series of blogs posted this week:

August 1st---Tips to Remember when Shooting Outdoors. If 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. To avoid spoiling those spectacular outdoor summer shots follow the tips provided in this blog.

August 1st---Snap Happy Parents at National Parks. Find out some easy ways you can capture your best work while visiting a national park this summer.

August 2nd---More Tips to Remember when Shooting Outdoors. Learn how to use the sun to your advantage in this blog.

August 2nd---Photographing a Trip to the Zoo. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Those are just a few of the hairy creatures waiting to be photographed on your next trip to the zoo. This blog provides tips on how to make the most of zoo photo ops.

August 3rd--Photo Editing Made Easy. If you tend to take pictures that need a few minor adjustments to make them print worthy, photo editing is key. The simplest way to improving your digital photographs (without enrolling in a photography class) is to edit them with easy-to-use software. Find out which software you should be using in this blog.

August 3rd---Photographing Your Family at a Theme Park. Think of the photo opportunities just waiting to be snapped at your favorite amusement park: your son's first ride on the merry-go-round, your daughter posing with her favorite characters, your spouse dancing with a clown and your entire clan on a speeding roller coaster. Learn how to capture them all in this blog.

August 3rd---Summer Vacation Photo Tips. Learn what to pack in your camera bag before you head off on your next vacation.

August 4th---Getting Rid of Clutter in Your Shots. Read tips on how to get rid of unwanted space in your otherwise stellar photos.

August 5th---How Do You Hold Your Camera? Do you have a bad habit of snapping your pics the same way? Learn how to mix it up in this blog.

August 5th---More Basic Photo Tips for Digital Camera Owners. Learn why it's important to experiment with different photo techniques in this blog.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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