We welcome fall for the season’s respite from the sweltering summer sun, but with this lovely season often comes unpredictable weather and obstacles to getting that perfect shot we seek. With a little preparation, however, you’ll find that the outdoors can be a powerful partner in helping you garner some of your favorite photos ever! Prepare for the Possibilities: Certain parts of the country are more prone to rain than [...]
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Photographing wild horses can be an amazing experience—the subject matter is compelling, beautiful and often unpredictable. You don’t need to be an accredited professional photographer to take on such a feat, but you do need to make sure you’ve got a few important facts in your knowledge toolbox. If you’re close to an area where wild horses roam or are planning a travel adventure to a particular location for this [...]
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If the mom in your life loves photography, take the opportunity to get her that perfect camera or accessory for Mother’s Day. Whether she’s always wanted to learn the basics or try something new, now’s the time to help her get started. We think every mom should have a quality tripod, an excellent electronic flash, a lens that will give her greater flexibility and a fantastic bag to keep all [...]
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If your family will be traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones this year, make sure you’re prepared to capture all the fun, chaos and excitement of your visit. With this list, you’ll find packing your gear takes no time at all. Charge! Make sure your camera is fully charged before your trip and take extra batteries and/or the battery charger as well. Start Clean: Download all the images [...]
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If so, congratulations! Digital cameras remained at the top of our holiday wish lists, and now that you’re prepared to capture those memorable moments in 2009, let us help you find some accessories to help ensure that your images are picture perfect. A few inexpensive accessories can mean the difference between a standard shot and one that takes your breath away: Extra Memory Cards: Digital camera memory cards are very [...]
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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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Out of Focus or Blurry Images Blurry images may be caused when there isn’t enough light for the camera to set a fast shutter speed. The camera’s shutter opens and has to stay open for up to several seconds for enough light to hit the CCD to capture the image. Most people cannot hold a camera perfectly still for more then 1/60th of a second. In addition, when the telephoto [...]
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