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Snapshot Of A New Photography Blogger

Your house is on fire! Besides your family members (pets included), what’s the one item you would try to save on the way out? My answer: My photo album. Okay, albums—as many as possible. My firefighter brother would frown upon my answer as he constantly warns people not to grab anything when fleeing a burning building, but then again photography is not his passion like it is mine. My name is Michele Cheplic and I will be joining Nicole Humphrey (who, by the way is doing an incredible job) here in the photography blog. Some of you may know me … Continue reading →

Photography Terms You Should Know

This blog is a long time coming. If I was ultra-organized I would have posted it months ago when I first started contributing to the Photography Blog. Better late than never, I suppose. The following list contains the most commonly used digital photography terms. While it doesn’t include every single word or term used in the field, it does provide enough information to help you navigate your way through a camera manual and it will allow you to meet with a camera salesperson without wondering if he or she is speaking English. Aperture—-The opening behind the camera’s lens that permits … 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 →

Photography Week in Review for August 13th-19th, 2007

The photography blog is busier than its been in quite awhile, as Michele and I excitedly fill it up with some new content and articles to help you out. Whether you are shooting digital or film, there is something for everyone. So what has been going on this week? Snapshot Of A New Photography Blogger Your house is on fire! Besides your family members (pets included), what’s the one item you would try to save on the way out? My answer: My photo album. Okay, albums-as many as possible. Photography Week in Review for August 6th-12th, 2007 Photography allows the … Continue reading →

Where to Find Free Photos

Whether you are looking for a photo to post on Facebook or you need an image to add to a school newsletter or yard sale sign, there’s a very good chance you’ll head to the World Wide Web to snag the perfect snapshot. Unfortunately, not all pictures seen on the Internet are free to copy and use as you see fit. Many images come with copyright restrictions, usage fees or other conditions. The good news is there are also quite a few websites that feature restriction free images. These photographs are posted by amateur shooters who encourage the use of … Continue reading →

World’s Largest Photo Album

I don’t own it, but with the amount of photos I take on a weekly basis I certainly could. Recently, I went online looking to purchase a massive photo album. I wanted to buy the largest album possible. That’s when I discovered the world’s largest photo album was not for sale… but it does exist. In fact, the record-breaking album measures 9 feet wide by 12 feet tall and reportedly requires two people to turn each page. And as you might have already deduced it was created by a company looking for a little positive PR. Last year Dodge broke … Continue reading →

An Expensive Camera That’s Worth Every Penny

That’s how my sister-in-law describes her Canon EOS 40D. The mid-range digital SLR camera is pricey, but once you’ve shot with it you might have a hard time going back to your standard pocket camera. Let’s get the price out of the way first. The body of the camera sells for $1,250, but you can save money by purchasing the EOS 40D kit, which includes the body and the 28-135 lens for $1,500. The EOS 40D is similar to most mid-range and high-end digital SLRs, in that it comes with several interchangeable parts, including lens sizes and other small add-ons. … Continue reading →

Snap Happy Parents Unite!

In a previous blog I revealed that I might be a tad overzealous when it comes to snapping pictures of my daughter. I’m not nearly as snap happy as some parents, but needless to say, there are some days when I seriously consider constructing an additional room just to accommodate all of the albums, photo storage boxes, and picture frames I have filled with my daughter’s photos. Considering she is only 3-years-old (I’ve been snapping since the day she was born) one room may not suffice. (One of my favorite shots of my daughter stored in the “3-6 month” section … Continue reading →

Are You A Snap Happy Parent?

In a previous blog I shared a photo secret with you. I reluctantly admitted that I have cataloged in chronological order more than 5,000 pictures I’ve taken of my 3-year-old daughter. At first I thought that was an exorbitant number of pictures to have of one child, but that’s before I heard about a mom in Georgia who claims she has snapped more than 8,500 pictures of her 8-month-old baby. More than 8,000 pictures in 8 months? That’s more than 1,000 photos a month. The mother says she takes her digital camera everywhere and is determined to create a daily … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Camera From Mother Nature

Don’t leave home without your camera. How many times have you heard that reminder prior to leaving on vacation? Personally, my camera is one of the first items I pack. I don’t dare leave home without it. In fact, there have been occasions when I’ve had my camera case primed and ready and completely overlooked packing the proper toiletries. That said you shouldn’t be surprised that I have done a ton of research regarding camera cases and other accessories. Since my family travels to Hawaii a couple of times a year (and we practically live at the beach while we … Continue reading →