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Photography

Take better family pictures, pet photos, vacation pics, landscapes and so much more using easy-to-learn camera techniques. 


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High School and Senior Portrait Photography

Photographing older children and teens, although challenging, can be extremely gratifying. Younger children may become restless or bored while being photographed, while teens are often eager to get great photos to share with friends or post online. With just a little open-mindedness, creativity, and patience, you can work together with your teen for results that will please everyone.

January 8, 2008

 

Baby Photography

Babies are so much fun! We find ourselves constantly reaching for the camera when there’s a little one in the house. With all those sweet expressions, serious explorations, funny antics, and important firsts to catch on film, who can resist?

September 6, 2007


Basic Portrait Photography

More than any other subject matter, we love to take pictures of people. Even when photographing a scenic vista, everyone wants to get into the picture, and why not? Not only will your photo offer proof that “we were there,” but familiar faces add life and joy to what might someday be rather dull photograph.

7/28/07


Better Snapshots: Improving Your Everyday Photography

How many times do you reach for the camera on an average day? Most of us take pictures, or consider taking a picture (and then don’t) more often than we may realize. With digital cameras, web cams, disposable cameras, point-and-shoot cameras, and camera phones, we have plenty  . . .

6/29/07


Floral Photography

“Oh, I wish I had a camera!” Indeed, a gorgeous field of wild flowers or a lovely flower garden begs to have its picture taken. Flowers are ideal subjects, whether they are growing wild, cultivated in a garden or green house, or cut for indoor arrangements. They are also fleeting, and flower photography is a great way to preserve their beauty for lasting enjoyment.

5/23/07


Pet Photography

It’s a distressing fact. Our pets provide innumerable heartwarming “Kodak” moments 24/7 – until we reach for the camera. Then, for reasons unknown, our beloved pooch (or adorable little kitten) becomes contrary, uncooperative, and downright reclusive.

4/17/07


Three Basic Guidelines to Taking Better Pictures

Have you ever seen a great photograph and wondered, "What makes that picture stand out? Why don't my photographs look like that?"

3/11/07

 

 


 
 

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