I’ve purchased my share of photography equipment over the last twenty or so years. (Maybe more than my share?) I’ve always loved my purchases, but I’ve learned some things along the way. It seems I’ve always been on a “how to improve my photography” quest. Tips for purchasing used equipment are below the photos! This…
Our neighborhood library closed a few weeks ago. It made me sad. No worries, the brand new one that was built to replace it is huge, light-filled, and amazing. But, the library that closed was the library of my children’s childhood, so our last visit there before it closed was a bit sad. Even a little…
These days, DSLRs are so good in low light, that many people decide they will never use flash, or that flash is always a negative thing. Bouncing the light from an external flash, also known as a speedlight, though, can make a big difference in the quality of your photos. Learning how to use bounce…
Maybe some of you are where I was when I got that first DSLR in 2007, afraid to take it off automatic, for fear you will break something if too many dials are turned or the wrong buttons pushed. (Can anyone relate to that, or was I simply paranoid?) The feelings of the brand new…
When my kids were little, I’d faithfully take their “Christmas card picture” every year, usually in front of our Christmas tree. I was a stickler for details when it came to the clothes for those photos – new outfits, candy cane tights for my daughter, and with her dresses, the “bow shoes” of course. I’m not sure…
In my family history, there seems to be a genetic tendency to be obsessed with photography. My dad loved it, and he inspired me. One of my sisters still shoots film, and while her style is much different than mine, her candid shots of family events capture memories that would otherwise be missed. (And, if…
Since my last post, spring happened, and I’m so sorry to have been absent for so long! A little bit of health scare for my husband (he’s o.k.), a trip to Jupiter, Florida, family events, and one tired me later, I am back in the blogging groove. The trees are a lot greener, the sky…