Og-What the eye doth not see. We walk past things every moment of our lives but we do not see them. We glance at things and think we notice them, but we never truly see them and their detail escapes us. Have you ever look at a flower and really looked into it. Did you notice the inner parts of the flower? Did you see the stamen, the pollen, the [...]
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Last month we covered how to determine if your camera is truly broken or if there is simply a minor issue that you can address on your own. If you pick up your camera and hear a random part rolling around, we can surmise that the camera needs to be in the hands of a professional. Here’s what to consider next: Check the Manufacturer’s Website: Camera manufacturers will sometimes issue [...]
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by Laura Oles, author of Digital Photography for Busy Women Few things spark the imagination like the holiday season. Families coming together from across the country—or even across the ocean—to connect and celebrate is an event that needs to be remembered in photos for years to come. Taking great candid shots is a bit like being a sports referee—you’re doing your job well when people don’t even realize you’re there. [...]
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The Thanksgiving holiday provides us an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the many joys in our lives. That week is also considered one of the busiest travel times of the year, requiring many to venture across state lines or even cross country to celebrate with loved ones. Here are a few tips so you won’t have to spend a moment worrying about whether your camera is ready to capture [...]
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by Laura Oles, Digital Photography for Busy Women Children are notorious for being less-than-fully-cooperative when it comes to taking pictures. As the mother of twin boys, I marvel at how two kids who share the same DNA can still go opposite directions the moment my lens is in view. My theory is that this is a hidden skill kids learn in kindergarten—‘Picture Avoidance 101’—something taught between snack and recess. With [...]
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If you’ve found yourself the victim of an itchy trigger finger which caused you to delete all the latest photos off your digital camera card, don’t fret just yet. We have a few tips that may help you recover those images. And if it makes you feel better, plenty of people who are considered ‘computer experts,’ have made the same blunder, so don’t berate yourself too much! You may also [...]
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