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What to Keep, What to Delete

If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it is that when you are presenting your photos, it is much better to have a few great pictures than it is to have a few great pictures mixed into a whole slew of mediocre and not-so-great pictures. Even the best photo, when paired up next to a poor photo, will lose its luster. One bad apple spoils the whole barrel; one bad photo spoils the whole portfolio. One of the things that separates the amateur from the pro is knowing which photos to keep and which to toss. … Continue reading →

Why You Shouldn’t Have Your Film Go Through Airport X-Ray Machines

In my previous blog I reminded you of the TSA’s rule, which prohibits travelers from packing unused rolls of film in checked luggage. The airport’s sophisticated, high intensity x-ray machines used to screen checked bags have been proven to destroy unused rolls of film. However, the TSA maintains film (both used and unused) can safely be screened in x-ray machines used for carry-on bags. But camera experts disagree. They recommend travelers have all their film hand inspected by airport security personnel. TSA agents are schooled to inform passengers that the x-rays used to screen carry-on bags will not damage or … Continue reading →

Why You Should Never Pack Unused Film in Your Suitcase

It’s a lesson I almost found out the hard way. Yes, the rule is posted in bold letters on the security placards to the right of the airline’s check-in desks, but I don’t typically travel with film (you might not either if you shoot with a digital camera). However, during my most recent trip home to Hawaii I brought along my favorite camera and had a few spare rolls of film packed in my suitcase. That’s a major no-no, according to the TSA agent who was in the process of lifting my checked bag onto the x-ray machine when she … Continue reading →

Are Your Pictures That Good?

Have you ever taken a picture that was so stunningly gorgeous that you seriously thought of sharing it with the world… for a price? More and more amateur photographers (many of whom have thought of going pro, but circumstances keep them from doing so) are turning to the Internet to make money off their shots. The most popular online venues that pay for great pics are Micro Stock Photography websites. Microstock photography is an offshoot of traditional stock photography, which basically sells photos at deep discounts. The set up is simple: Clients license stock photos for a dollar or two, … Continue reading →

Should I Delete This Picture?

If you have a digital camera this is a question you have likely asked many, many times. I am in the midst of preparing for my family’s annual trip to Hawaii and recently sat down to purge photos from my camera that have been in there since last spring. As you can tell this task was a long time coming. The exercise proved to be time consuming, but productive. I can’t say that I came away with any earth-shattering revelations (besides not waiting 10 months to go through your shots); however, I know that I am not the only snap … Continue reading →

What Size Camera Card Should I Use?

In today’s digital world, a camera card is simply a necessity. Most camera’s do allow storage on the actual camera, but it will not hold very many pictures. At this point, your option is a removable camera card. I will spend some time in another article going over the different types of memory cards available, however the question about size was posed to me recently, and I wanted to take a moment to answer. The first thing you have to consider when purchasing a memory card or upgrading your current camera card, is how many pictures do you take? If … Continue reading →

Microsoft Photo Story – Arranging your pictures

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Now that you have organized and selected the pictures you want to use in your digital slideshow, you are ready to arrange and edit your pictures. If you missed the beginning of this series on creating a slideshow of your digital pictures, you can find it here. Arranging your pictures After selecting the pictures you want to use, they will appear in the timeline across the bottom of the program window. You can see in the screenshot below, I have selected five photos for my slideshow. Unless you took the time to order your pictures beforehand, you may want to … Continue reading →

Most Teens Hide What They Do Online

A few months ago I attended a parenting class at my church. One of the dads was expressing how it is our job to monitor our teen’s use of technology. Of course that makes sense, right? But as I pointed out, it isn’t always so easy. Let’s face it…teens usually know more about technology than we do. That means they can get around things. For instance, some parents look at the computer’s history to see which websites their children have been on. But most kids know how to clear out their history. A recent survey from McAfee found that 71% … Continue reading →

Shooting Spring Sports

We are less than a month away from the start of baseball season. The pros throw out the first pitch on March 31st while many high school and intramural teams batter up in just a couple of weeks. My nephews are diehard baseball fans and even bigger little league players. They live, eat, and breathe baseball throughout the year, but spring, summer and fall are the only times I can capture them with my camera on the field. Last year I failed miserably trying to get a few frame worthy shots of them in action. This year, however, I have … Continue reading →

On the Road with Your Camera

Woe to my friend and former colleague who promised his 12-year-old son a spring break road trip from Wisconsin to Florida. With the amount of money he will have to shell out for gas he could have probably bought two first-class, round-trip airline tickets. Sky-high gas prices be damned, the father-son duo still plan on taking the trip. They leave next week and I am already looking forward to the photos my pal will be tweeting as they make their way to the sun, sand and surf. With spring break right around the corner, now is a great time to … Continue reading →