Category: Photography

Well, a gal does love to accessorize doesn’t she?  After talking about lenses last week, I thought I would cover a few extra’s that you may want when purchasing a DSLR. Lens Filters – There are two ways you can go … Continue reading “Photography tips – Accessories” →

When I first bought my Nikon D50, I thought I was done purchasing my camera equipment.  Camera – check, Kit lens – check, memory cards – check, lens filter – check….done right?? Wrongo! Now that I have a year under … Continue reading “Photography tips – dslr lenses” →

*Updated after several years of family photos* My new goal in life (along with plethora of others…the list is long) is to have several family photos. I think my parents got a professional picture about once every ten years.  Seriously, … Continue reading “Photography tips – a family picture” →

I am fresh out of ideas for today’s installment, so I thought I would link to ideas that others have.  Hope you find them useful! Digital Photography School – Great tips…look at the top of the screen and it has … Continue reading “Photography tips – a link” →

*** Updated post from 2007 for creating a fairy/fantasy picture *** These pictures are not quick at all to do, but they are certainly FUN! You need to start out with pictures that will lend themselves well to the creation … Continue reading “Photography tips – fantasy pictures” →

*Updated – May 2014* Everyone underexposes photos at one time or another.  Sometimes lighting changes quickly, you don’t have time to change settings, and sometimes the lighting just sucks. I did a session for some friends.  It was inside their … Continue reading “Photography tips – save that photo!” →

Now that you have these absolutely fabulous pictures, you really should get them printed someplace nice.  Although the local Walmart is cheap, they don’t produce good quality prints.  I don’t necessarily print all of my pictures at the more expensive … Continue reading “Photography tips – where to print” →

Now that you are outside shooting in the sun, in the shade, on a lovely overcast day…it is time to find some interesting places to shoot.  We have a lovely landscaped yard (paid for by the first owners of our … Continue reading “Photography tips – finding your outdoor studio” →

First off, sorry I missed last week.  It was just crazy busy so I didn’t have time to think!  Now that the weather is warming up and we are all running around outside after our little rugrats, we are presented … Continue reading “Photography tips – shooting in full sun” →