During the holidays, we tend to take even more photos than usual, don’t we? The magical quality of the decorations, the lights, and the smiles as we enjoy it all provide some of our most cherished shots. There are some simple things we can do to make the most of our holiday photos. Here are…
You spend both time and money creating your passion projects, either as a hobby or for your livelihood. Naturally, therefore, you would feel a sense of personal loss if anything were to happen to your creations. So, here are some practical ideas to protect your artistic projects and equipment. Work from a Studio Many people…
Photography can be an expensive hobby. It’s not uncommon for photographers to spend thousands of dollars on lenses, cameras, and other equipment. But there are ways to take creative, special photos while traveling, regardless of your equipment. Read on for some tips on how to improve your travel photography and capture the best memories from…
Succeeding in photography isn’t something that happens by chance. It requires so many other skills, in addition to photography. In this post, we will take a look at some elements of professional photography besides using good equipment and taking good shots. There’s more to it than just capturing great images. Read on to learn more.
The first lens I bought, after I got my DSLR with the included kit lens, was the budget friendly 50mm 1.8. It’s probably the most recommended lens to get the best photos on a tight budget. There are other, more expensive versions of the lens, and they are wonderful, but the 50 mm 1.8 is…
Image Source It’s a lovely world we live in, and no one knows this better than people who have a love of photography. Whether you already know to to get some amazing landsape shots, or are a complete novice, there are many ways to improve your landscape photography. So, whether you’re an expert, intermediate, or…
Most people begin taking photographs just because it’s something that interests them, but over time, their initial interest leads them to become something of an expert in their field. If you do anything for long enough, you’ll probablyget good at it, and once you’re good, you can begin charging for it. That’s how it works!…
One of the photography questions I hear most often is, “How can I get a blurry background in my photos?” That dreamy, out of focus blur, (bokeh), helps make your subject pop out from the background and creates beautiful portraits. There are a few different ways to achieve that blurred background look with your DSLR,…
Our photos of our pets are some of our most cherished, aren’t they? Pet photography is often tough, but usually worth it. I think all of us can use tips for getting great dog or cat photos, don’t you think? Today, I want to share some things that have worked for me, as I’ve taken…
In this post, I thought I’d give a little summary of some things you can do to improve your photography. (I go into a bit more detail in some of my other photography posts, but here I’d just like to touch on a few important things to consider.) And, no, you don’t need the latest…
Have you wondered how to use natural light indoors to get great photos? Light was one of the things I often overlooked when I started getting serious about photography. I was learning about composition, how to shoot manually, and all of the little details. But I was often shooting in less than perfect light, (even…
This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. My husband and I have a fascination with the Fox Theatre (“Fabulous Fox Theatre”) in St. Louis. It’s a former movie palace that is now a magnificent performing arts center. They have…