As I’ve expanded my Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom skills over the years I’ve turned to several educators and learning sites to learn some new techniques. While they’re great for seasoned users like me who want to learn new Lightroom and Photoshop tips and tricks, they’re also perfect for beginners. No matter your level of expertise, […]
Secrets to Taking Better Halloween Photos
Halloween is one of THE biggest holidays of the year for picture taking. In fact, in some households, Halloween is a bigger deal for the kids than Christmas. Creatively carved jack-o’-lanterns, Monster Bashes, houses and yards decked in ghostly decor, and “Maleficent” princesses, Jokers, and scary vampires knocking at the door — what better opportunity […]
Quick Tips on How to Photograph Your Children’s Artwork
Most parents find their children’s artwork precious enough that they keep it for years. The problem is the artwork gets lost in the shuffle, there’s just way too much of it, or it disintegrates from dust and other environmental factors. One way to make a lasting record of their projects is to create digital copies. […]
Convert Your Stash of Old Home Movies to DVD
There’s nothing like sitting back and going down memory lane as you relive an old family vacation, your kid’s sports events or your wedding of years ago. The only problem is, like most of us, you probably have a stash of old videos and home movies sitting in the garage or in a closet or […]
How to Get Gorgeous Prints
Simple Tips for Taking Better Photos I’ve got a few simple tips for you that will instantly help you improve your photos. It can be as easy as making sure you have your camera set to the right resolution for the image size you want, to composition suggestions to help you frame your photos in […]
Tips on How to Archive and Back Up Your Digital Photos
If you just take a little time on a regular basis, you’ll find it doesn’t take long to organize, archive and backup your growing digital photo collection. Develop Good Storing and Naming Habits Establish a regular schedule for offloading your images from your camera or phone. Don’t just dump them into a file on your […]
Get Great Group Photos With These Tips
Holidays and summer are popular times for family reunions, which means you’ll want to capture these special occasions with your camera. Here are a few tips to help you corral the gang and get some really great group photos. Scout your location in advance. Find the best spot and make sure there is enough room […]
