Raising kids is hard work, so it’s nice when someone comes along and makes things easier, right? Sure, it might not make diaper changing a breeze, or feeding fussy eaters a walk in the park – but at least you’ll have some great pictures of your kids and the journey you are taking together. So […]

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December 31, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 20 EASY PHOTOGRAPHY TRICKS

It’s almost here! Soon your kids will be bouncing, jumping, laughing – all a great time to pull out your camera and grab some great photo of your kids, with presents, Christmas lights, having dinner with family, etc. So how do you get the best photos? The folks at Digital Photography School have some tips […]

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December 24, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 16 TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY

Did you know it’s just over one week until Christmas? Did you just go into a blind panic? Relax, if you have someone in your family who loves to take photos, then this list over at Photojojo will have your heart rate back to normal in no time. Go check it out and then stop […]

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December 17, 2014

FROM THE WEB: LAST MINUTE GIFTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Is it December already – where has the time gone? If you’re looking at the dwindling days on the calendar, wondering what you’ll buy this year, take a look at some of the delightful gifts over at Stuff – from canvas bags to wireless camera controllers. It doesn’t take much to make a photographer happy – […]

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December 3, 2014

FROM THE WEB: PHOTOGRAPHY GIFT IDEAS

Do you feel your photos could use a little “oomph”? Perhaps this photo project could help – an easy pop-up photo that would make a neat Christmas gift, or could be used as an invitation to a party or other event? All you need is a few prints of the same photo and some common […]

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November 26, 2014

FROM THE WEB: DIY POP-UP PHOTO PROJECT

We’ve all been there – coming home from a big event or a planned photo shoot, uploading your photos and noticing…it. You know, that fuzziness. Maybe you’re the only person that notices, but regardless it can be frustrating when your photos don’t turn out quite right. Luckily, Digital Photography School has some excellent tips on […]

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November 19, 2014

FROM THE WEB: TOP 10 MISTAKES THAT CAUSE BLURRY PHOTOS

All types of photography are different – imagine learning how to be an awesome portrait photographer, then going out to shoot landscape photos. While some principles are certainly the same, others are much different. If you are planning on heading out on holiday sometime soon, it might be beneficial to check out some tips for […]

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November 12, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 5 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

If there’s one little thing you can do to immediately improve your photography, it’s to work on the composition of your photos. This article from Weeder, although it doesn’t talk specifically about portrait photography, offers some great tips (and gorgeous photos) to immediately improve your photography.

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November 5, 2014

FROM THE WEB: FOUR TIPS TO IMPROVE COMPOSITION

You might not think it matters where your child is looking when you’re taking their photo, but it does! Where they look can change the impact your photo has on the viewer, whether you or friends and family. Check out this post from Digital Photography School to learn more – and give it a try!

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October 29, 2014

FROM THE WEB: WHERE IS YOUR SUBJECT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

In the market for a new camera? Here are some of our top recommendations: Samsung NX3000 If the thought of a giant DSLR has your back and shoulder aching, as well as you wondering how often you’ll lug your new camera around if it can’t fit in your bag, then this camera may be just […]

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October 27, 2014

5 CAMERA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS