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Amazing Arrangements

You’ve chosen your favorite pictures, bought the frames and are ready to build a photo wall. Now what? Creating a cohesive and attractive wall of framed photos is like trying to build a puzzle without a guide. One of the easiest ways to create a photo wall masterpiece is to hang a large framed or canvas photo in the center and arrange smaller-sized images around it. By using the large picture as the focal point you could even add collage frames with multiple photos around it, provided you leave about two to three inches of space between each of the … Continue reading →

Frame It Up

It’s curtains for Nate Berkus. The spawn of Oprah is an incredibly talented interior designer, but his daytime talk show just got axed. I didn’t get the chance to tune in regularly, but when I did catch a show it was always one that included tips on creating a photo wall. No lie. I’ve watched the show maybe a dozen times and every single one provided tips on how to showcase your favorite frame worthy images using any available wall space in your home. Despite following Nate’s advice, my photo walls don’t look nearly as eye-catching as his. Still, his … Continue reading →

Drawbacks of Digital Photo Frames

In a previous blog I discussed the latest report on Kodak’s EasyShare EX1011 digital photo frame. While some testers rated the device as one of the best on the market others pointed out some obvious drawbacks to this particular model. For example, while the frame has a built-in Wi-Fi transmitter to connect with your home wireless network, making it unnecessary to string a USB cord for access to photos from your PC (a definite pro) or the Kodak Gallery, you cannot access photos from other photo-sharing sites, such as Flickr. Another complaint lodged by testers, which is common among wireless-enabled … Continue reading →

Stand Out Digital Frames

Digital frames are all the rage these days—-and not just with grandparents who live far away from their precious grandbabies. The readily available photo frames can be loaded with dozens of digital images and provide hours of uninterrupted viewing for snap happy parents and other family members. One digital frame in particular has received high marks, especially for its ease of use (which is quite a compliment given some of the confusing functions featured on some digital photo frames). Photo experts recently voted Kodak’s EasyShare EX1011 digital photo frame as one of the best on the market. While other digital … 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 →

Working Around the Disadvantages of Wireless Digital Photo Frames

In my previous blog I provided a laundry list of advantages that come with owning a wireless digital photo frame. If you live in a high tech home your wireless digital photo frame likely acts as an extra monitor in addition to your TV, your computer and your cellphone. For about $100 to $200 you not only get a place to view your favorite digital photos, but also if you want to see the weather forecast, the scores from last night’s football game or view how your stocks are doing—presto! You simply press a button on your frame and the … Continue reading →