I thought I’d write today and give a little love to those of you who shoot primarily with your smartphone and also show you a fun smartphone photo gadget. Did you know that the camera most used to post on Flickr is an iPhone? Take a look info at this link: https://www.flickr.com/cameras […]
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Why you should take a picture everyday
Why you should take a picture everyday. I’m sure there are more, but here are a couple reasons: Chronicle your days: I’ve tried but have never been a great journal writer. I really have tried several times. I start strong for a few days or maybe even a couple weeks, but after […]
PhotoBabble: Understand Photo Terms
Understand Photo Terms Acronyms, initialisms, photo terminology and other camera gobbledygook that you should know about, but were too afraid to ask. Knowledge is power and if you understand photo terms such as EVF, OVF, RAW, JPEG, VR, IS, and USM you can make better decisions and choices regarding your photography. This’ll be my first […]
5 Steps to Awesome Back to School Photos
It’s that time of year again, another chance to capture the start of a new school year. If you’ve got little kids (our son is 6 and going into First Grade this year) you know they grow up fast. Don’t miss those opportunities to make photos that will soon be memories. Young […]
8 features to look for in your next compact or point and shoot camera
There are several reasons you might be thinking about buying a new camera. Maybe the beater camera that you currently use is older than your kid that just went off to college. Or maybe you’ve got a smartphone and a nice big SLR and you’re looking for something a little in between to give you […]
3 reasons why you should use a tripod
These tips apply to ALL cameras (including smartphones!) At the end of this article, I’ll have some recommendations for some nice, super light, mobile tripods … One of the easiest ways to quickly and significantly improve the images you make is by using a tripod. There are several reasons why you should use a tripod. A […]