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Prepping for Spring Break Photo Shoots

Where will you be spending spring break this year? Whereas I would love to jet off to Hawaii to escape Old Man Winter’s chokehold on the Midwest, funds are tight, so we’re planning to vacation closer to home. Sniff. Sniff. Spring is a time of new beginnings and new discoveries. What better time to hit the road with the family and your camera to snap as many photo ops are possible. If you have the time and the funds, consider traveling to the following idyllic spring break hot spots. You don’t have to be a pro shooter to know they … Continue reading →

Preparing for Winter Photo Shoots

The weather outside is frightful, at least in Wisconsin. We have more than a foot of snow on the ground and relentless winds that are whipping around at 35 mph. It’s a true winter wonderland out there and would make for a gorgeous backdrop for a Christmas greeting card photo. However, braving the elements to take winter-themed pictures is not exactly high on my to-do list right now. However, in a few days I may change my tune. Frosty’s home does yield fantastic snow shots. The trick is making sure you and your equipment are protected from the harsh winter … Continue reading →

More Tips for Winter Photo Shoots

If you live anywhere near the Upper Midwest portion of the United States then I’m sure you would agree that Old Man Winter has hung around long enough. During the last four months we have been hammered with snowstorm after snowstorm; endured brutal wind chills and chipped off more layers of ice than most Alaskans do in a lifetime. Still, there are times when I have peered out my bedroom window and wished I was hearty enough to brave the elements in order to capture some frameworthy winter scenes. Alas, I have not made good on my New Year’s resolution … Continue reading →

Extreme Shooting

In my last blog I shared my resolution for 2008—-take more winter action shots. I am a whimp when it comes to cold weather and as such I often miss Kodak moments of my daughter frolicking in the snow and ice. That’s my New Year’s resolution. However, I am mindful that not everyone lives in a place where it snows and therefore some of the same incentives don’t apply. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t incorporate more adventure photography into your daily or monthly shooting regime. When out in nature you will inevitably come across situations that requires special … Continue reading →

Taking Your Camera Outside During the Winter

I will be the first to admit that most of the photos I take during the winter months are inside shots. Being that I was born and raised in Hawaii it is hard enough for me to expose my body to the brutal Wisconsin winter elements, let alone my prized camera. But, as I’ve discovered in the last couple of years, blaming Mother Nature is a bad excuse for missing frameworthy shots of my daughter sledding down a hill or making a snow angel in the front yard. So in 2008 I am resolving to get out more… and take … Continue reading →

Tips for Shooting Winter Landscapes

In a previous blog I mentioned that we experienced our first snowfall of the season this morning. It yielded little more than a dusting, but it sparked a flurry of activity for my 3-year-old daughter. She ran to the window to watch the fat flakes fall then ran to the closet to dig out her new winter gear. “Mama, it’s snowing. I gotta get my boots,” she told me very matter-of-factly. Regular readers of this blog also know that I made a pact with myself to get outside and capture more winter scenes this season. I didn’t start today, but … Continue reading →

Ready, Set, Shoot—-in the Cold

In my previous blog I provided tips on how to protect yourself and your equipment from the elements during winter shoots. I also pledged to get out and capture Mother Nature at her frigid best a bit more this winter season and I hope that I have convinced you to do the same. So, now that you know how to keep your equipment in tip-top working condition in the snowiest conditions here are some technical points to remember before you start snapping: LIGHTING I grew up in Hawaii, where unless you had access to a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you didn’t … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for November 4-November 10, 2007

The holidays have hit the Photography blog. If you are looking for affordable and easy projects that prominently feature your most prized photographs then you have 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, including how to prepare for winter photo shoots and how to make the most of a Thanksgiving photo op. November 5th—–Capturing Shots During the “Golden Hours.” The “golden hours,” otherwise known as the first hour after dawn and the last hour before dusk, are the perfect … Continue reading →

Preparing for a Winter Photo Shoot

Each year I put together a photo calendar for my mom. I collect 12 pictures of my daughter and use one for each month. But, every year I run into the same problem—-I never have a snowy shot to feature in the month of January. I deduced it is simply because I rarely take my camera outdoors when it’s frigid outside (which is practically every day in January given that I live in Wisconsin). As a result, I barely have any pictures of my daughter frolicking in snowdrifts or making a snowman or a snow angel. This winter I plan … Continue reading →

Choosing an Underwater Camera

In my last blog I revealed that my new goal for 2008 is to experiment with underwater photography. Currently, I do not own an underwater camera so I have been doing research on what type of equipment I will need and how much it will cost me. It didn’t take me long to realize that underwater photography is far from a cheap hobby, though the results seem to make the time, effort and money worth it. If you too are interested in taking beautiful pictures under the sea (or in the deep end of the pool) you are going to … Continue reading →