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May 23
Hello friends! Things have been quiet around here lately, and I apologize for that. I am in the midst of a big life change, which has... show more
Hello friends! Things have been quiet around here lately, and I apologize for that. I am in the midst of a big life change, which has impacted our posting schedule. After living in Arizona for nearly twenty years, my husband and I will be moving to Maine this summer. We’re starting new jobs, and moving [...] Related posts: Summer Is Coming Summer in Winter Not-so-Weekly Linkies: Photography Must-Reads, Part III show less
May 10
This post is written and sponsored by Venture Photography. Portrait photography is highly specific. To be successful, you need great... show more
This post is written and sponsored by Venture Photography. Portrait photography is highly specific. To be successful, you need great understanding of aesthetics and the right equipment which is why many couples and families turn to professional photographers for their group photo shoots. Proper light is very important for capturing the best facial features and [...] Related posts: 3 Ways to improve your Outdoor Portrait Photography Review: Studio Lighting 101 Workshop by SnapFactory Some Lighting Tips for Beginners show less
Apr 17
Hello friends! Just a brief note for those of you reading this via Google Reader, which will be defunct on July 1st, 2013. As a... show more
Hello friends! Just a brief note for those of you reading this via Google Reader, which will be defunct on July 1st, 2013. As a replacement feed reader solution, I have been using Feedly and I highly recommend it. The reader layout is similar to that of Google Reader, and it was as easy as [...] Related posts: Budget Lens Recommendation: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6 IS Site Update: Comments/RSS Now Working Beyond Megapixels gets Google PageRank 4 show less
Apr 15
(Click on photos to see larger versions.) Most weekends my husband and I head out to explore the many off-road trails that Arizona has to... show more
(Click on photos to see larger versions.) Most weekends my husband and I head out to explore the many off-road trails that Arizona has to offer. We have seen hundreds of stunning sights from the safety and comfort of our Jeep. As our skills and confidence have grown, we have tackled more and more challenging [...] Related posts: Going Pro – How to Prioritize Gear Purchases How to Clean Your Lenses Properly Tips for Keeping Your Camera Clean show less
Apr 09
My husband and I frequent a local bar, who last weekend featured a Judas Priest tribute band. We’re both big fans of Priest, so we... show more
My husband and I frequent a local bar, who last weekend featured a Judas Priest tribute band. We’re both big fans of Priest, so we were enthusiastic to attend. I asked the bar manager beforehand if it would be okay for me to take photos while the band played. Not every band, and not every [...] Related posts: Seven Pop Up Flash Tips How To Photograph a Waterfall Light Meter Basics show less
Apr 01
(click any image to enlarge) Soft focus effects can be achieved fairly easily in post-processing software programs such as Adobe... show more
(click any image to enlarge) Soft focus effects can be achieved fairly easily in post-processing software programs such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 or Adobe Photoshop CS6. However, I encourage you to practice achieving the look you want straight out of the camera. To that end, I recommend that you consider trying out a soft [...] Related posts: The Beauty of Soft Focus Your Weekend Project – Soft Focus What to do with soft focus. show less
Mar 25
I travel with my photo gear four or five times a year. The trips are always photo-heavy and last anywhere from five days to two weeks. As... show more
I travel with my photo gear four or five times a year. The trips are always photo-heavy and last anywhere from five days to two weeks. As such, I want to bring enough gear with me to accommodate any photographic situation. I never EVER check my camera gear in with my luggage, I always carry [...] Related posts: Product Review – Think Tank Airport Security V2 Product Review – Think Tank Airport Acceleration V2.0 Camera Bag Review: Lowepro CompuDay Photo 250 show less
Mar 14
I have a couple of projects going on right now. One of them is related to one of my goals for 2013. I went through the images that... show more
I have a couple of projects going on right now. One of them is related to one of my goals for 2013. I went through the images that I’ve taken over the past several years, selected a whole bunch (over 200!) and printed them via SnapFish. My intent is to make some sort of wall-sized [...] Related posts: Tips for Using a Soft Focus Filter Yes, you can shoot at midday! Filters show less
Mar 11
Wow! We received some truly incredible entries for the Best Macro Shot contest! In fact, we had more entries for this contest than for... show more
Wow! We received some truly incredible entries for the Best Macro Shot contest! In fact, we had more entries for this contest than for any other contest that we’ve ever held on this site! Choosing the winner was really tough, so before I announce who that is, I would like to share some of the [...] Related posts: Contest: Your Best Macro Shot Contest Winner! Contest Winner! Contest Announcement! show less
Feb 27
Hi friends! I seem to be on a macro kick lately, so for our next contest I would like you all to submit what you consider to be your very... show more
Hi friends! I seem to be on a macro kick lately, so for our next contest I would like you all to submit what you consider to be your very best macro shot. It can be of any subject, with any sort of post-processing you wish to apply. I will review all of the submissions [...] Related posts: Winner: Best Macro Shot Contest: Single Flash Drama Contest Winner! Contest Announcement! show less