By now you (hopefully) have a good handle on the rule of thirds, if not read this post first. There are many more advanced ways of creating dynamic images, one method is described here by Andrew Gibson at Digital Photography School. Not all images you create will “fit” into the rule of thirds model, so […]

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June 26, 2013

FROM THE WEB: AN ALTERNATE RULE OF THIRDS

The beach is really a great place for photos; lots of light, something fun to distract the kids, and great backgrounds. That’s not to say that taking great beach photos is a walk in the park… just that it at least gives you all the components for great photos, all you need to do is […]

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June 15, 2013

FROM THE WEB: BEACH PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

If portrait photography is your passion, but you just don’t know where to start with improving your skills, perhaps it’s time for a course? Courses range in length, quality, and of course, price, so you can start with the freebies and work your way up. Check out this free 5-week portrait photography course from Zach […]

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June 12, 2013

FROM THE WEB: FREE 5-WEEK PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Do you think that maybe you’re ready to “go pro” with your newborn photography? Are people willing to pay you to take photos? Then perhaps it’s time to take the leap, or at the very least, start offering newborn sessions to anyone you know having a baby. In the meantime, check out this great post […]

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June 8, 2013

FROM THE WEB: PROFESSIONAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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Taking good photos is one thing – looking good in them is another. If you’re having trouble with how you or others look in your photos you may want to check out this post from PetaPixel for some great tips. With just a few changes you can make your kids look fantastic, and yourself as […]

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June 5, 2013

FROM THE WEB: TIPS FOR LOOKING BETTER IN PHOTOS

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There’s really nothing more rewarding than a great sunrise or sunset photo (especially the sunrise, because that means you got up really early!). Unfortunately, many of these photos don’t turn out quite as stunning as we had hoped, either due to bad timing, wrong settings, or lack of post-production abilities. Photography Blogger has put together […]

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June 1, 2013

FROM THE WEB: BETTER SUNRISE AND SUNSET PHOTOS

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Babies are cute, aren’t they? Whether your own or a friend’s, taking great pictures of babies gives you lasting memories. But since they grow up so fast, you want to have a few tips in mind, so you don’t waste time trying to get it “right.” With that in mind, ParentMap has put together a […]

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May 29, 2013

FROM THE WEB: TOP TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING BABIES

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Today’s helpful link comes from Tiffany Mueller over at Light Stalking, who has put together a short list of simple techniques you can use to make your images more compelling. While this are straightforward tips, many people overlook just how much impact they can have when they are consistently used in photography. Check out the […]

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May 25, 2013

FROM THE WEB: TIPS TO MAKE YOUR IMAGES MORE COMPELLING

Heading to the ocean gives you access to a whole new range of image opportunities – so the next time you are going seaside grab your camera and read this article from Photopoly, it contains come great tips on ensuring you have the best chance of capturing exceptional shots of the sea scape with your […]

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May 18, 2013

FROM THE WEB: CAPTURING STUNNING SEASCAPES

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Having a hard time coming up with a fun idea for your kid’s next birthday party? How about a photo booth? I know, sounds fun right? Setting up a photo booth is pretty easy, and with the addition of a few lights and some props can lead to great times for everyone who attends – […]

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February 20, 2013

FROM THE WEB: BIRTHDAY PHOTO BOOTHS