Halloween is one of those times when kids can beg for candy without being scolded and adults can dress up in full costume with the excuse that “it’s for the kids, you know.” While you’re searching for the perfect costume, scary props and fun holiday treats, remember to plan a bit of time to create fantastic Halloween photos. This year, mix things up, have some fun and experiment. Stage Your [...]
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While the iPad has received enormous media coverage about its role in the future of computing, the debate also includes its impact on digital photography and how we interact with our photographs. It’s still too early to say what the long-term effects will be, but we have discovered a few ways your iPad can help keep you organized and streamlined. Travel Lighter: If an upcoming business or personal trip only [...]
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If you’re itching to expand your skill set when it comes to photographing people, consider experimenting with a few posing techniques guaranteed to take you past the ordinary head-on group photo. Try a tip or two from our toolbox to transform your photos into images that speak volumes. Comfort is Key: Being photographed is often an uncomfortable experience for people so it’s important to put them at ease in order [...]
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Bring some joy to this sad day by photographing your family and friends. Take pictures of and with the people you love. Share your photos through email and websites like Facebook to bring smiles to more faces. Another idea is to create an art project with your family. Create a scrapbook of photographs and drawings.
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Photowalklist.com is a website where you can get updates, news, tips and information on Photowalks in general or in your neighborhood. Mack Camera is a great supporter in the Photowalking community. We feel as though it is a wonderful venture for anyone with a camera. It is a way to learn, interact with others and get inspired. Usually a Photowalk has a starting point, route and destination for the group [...]
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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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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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When it comes to family photo opportunities, few events can top the holiday season. These special moments were meant to be cherished and to grace fireplace mantels and scrapbook pages for years to come. Here are a few tips to help you capture the essence of your subjects and the authenticity of the moment. Stake Your Claim: If you’ve ever watched a wedding photographer at work, you’ll realize there is [...]
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Photography class at the library. It was a great success. 40 people, 2 hours, a lot of conversation and learning on both ends. We learn from you as you learn from us. We will post pictures from last nights class on Flickr soon. We will be hosting another class on a date yet to be determined.
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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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