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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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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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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Digital Photography for Busy Women by Laura Oles I marvel at how much straightening and organizing I need to do at the precise moment I sit down to tackle a tough task. I’ve been on a mission to teach my grade school daughter the importance of tackling the most pressing issue of the day first. So, if she’s dreading cleaning her room or finishing a particular homework project, I tell [...]
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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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The importance of photography We surround ourselves with images taken with all kinds of recording devices, devices that are intended solely for the purpose of memorializing the moment and in some cases, devices that are used only because of their convenience of use. I refer to the use of cell phones with inadequate cameras that have in effect become the “Polaroids” of our times. In the “old days” people used [...]
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http://www.reusablebags.com/action.php?id=14 FACT: Each year billions of plastic bags end up littering our landscapes, streets, beaches, lakes, rivers and oceans. Most end up breaking down into tiny toxic bits causing further damage. Scott Wyden – “Plastic bags with…plastic bags inside” http://www.reusablebags.com/action.php?id=14
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Q: Can you fix my camera while I wait? The manufacturer said you would. A: Most repairs must be taken in to be fully evaluated to make a proper repair.
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