Photo Tips
Selecting Your Outdoor Camera
April 12, 2012 | 
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Pick the right outdoor camera.
Beautiful weather calls for beautiful outdoor photography. But what kind of camera are you supposed to use? Here are some selections of outdoor cameras that can help you take some great shots: Read the rest of this entry »
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Spring Break Photography Dos and Don’ts
Be smart when it comes to Spring Break photos.
During spring break, you’re sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. Taking the right photos can help, but there are certain photos that are best left untaken. The photos you take should make you smile later; they shouldn’t make you run and hide. To take fabulous photos during spring break, it helps to know a few dos and don’ts, such as: Read the rest of this entry »
Making the Most of Spring with Camera in Hand
Capture the Spring season at its best.
After being cooped up in the house all winter long, you’re probably ready to get out there to start enjoying the warmer (albeit windy) weather. Read the rest of this entry »
Catchlights: Bringing a Subject’s Eyes to Life
How many otherwise good pictures have been ruined by the subject having red eyes and looking like something out of a horror film? If you want to take truly memorable photos, you not only need to eliminate red eye, you also need to capture the spark in someone’s eye, a reflection that is known as catchlight. When the subject of your photo shows catchlight in their eyes, it brings the photo to life. Fortunately, you can easily teach yourself how to do this. Read the rest of this entry »
Simple Tricks for a Slimming Effect in Photos
There is something about pointing a camera at people that makes them feel suddenly fat, regardless of whether they truly need to lose weight or not. This self-consciousness can cause both friends and family members to run at the sight of a camera. This is a true shame. As the years go by and the body conscious continue to opt out of photos, those who love them will miss the opportunity to remember them as they once were.
Fortunately, there are several simple solutions to this common photography dilemma.
How NOT to Get a Candid Expression
Some of the best pictures highlight people in a natural environment, unaware of the captured fleeting moment. In order to get the best shots possible, use these photo tips and tricks to bring out the best in every subject, no matter what space you are working in. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s National Hobby Month!
Just in time for the new year, it’s National Hobby Month! Now is the time to learn how to take great photos throughout the year to capture all those special moments and save memories in an album.
Getting Started
When you first begin your journey into photography as a hobby, you will need to learn how to use a camera and set up shots. This is something that can be learned in books and online, but is usually easier to understand through in-person instruction. Many cities have community education courses through junior colleges or community centers, so check out organizations in your area for class schedules. Private lessons may be available, or you may even ask a friend or family member to help you get started. Read the rest of this entry »
Taking-Better-Picture Tips for ‘Mom-Togs’ (for those times in-between Kim Jew portrait sessions)
Of course it would be nice to have a photographer from Kim Jew there for every keepsake moment. But that service is a little ways off. So to help out the mom-tographers out there here are some tips for making better photographs of your children. Read the rest of this entry »
Know thy Camera
Camera manuals don’t offer the most engrossing reading experience, but they do provide effective information to make your photos the best they can be.
To know your camera is to know how to make good photos. Cameras today come with many special features. Some of the features are very useful and some are little more than marketing points.
There are basic elements shared by almost all cameras. Following are the key elements that every photo-maker should know about the camera Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes, All you Need is a Change of Focus
I don’t have to tell you how easy it is to shoot in auto mode. It produces good images and even at times fantastic images. But to really make interesting or artistic photos, playing with focal points is a must. Read the rest of this entry »