Photography Tip – Simple But Important

Here is a photography tip that is so simple that it is often overlooked. The crooked horizon. As many of you know, I am not a professional photographer but own a photography studio. My job is to correct mistakes, through photoshop, that come through my studio. I would guess that besides the obvious removing people… Continue reading Photography Tip – Simple But Important

What Camera Should I Buy?

Is Digital Right for You? Let’s start by looking at the non-positives. 1. Usually end up with no physical photo album 2. Nearly always involves time on the computer (archiving, sorting, etc.) 3. Digital files can become lost or currupt due to computer crashes and damaged storage. 4. Must have adequate computer system… Continue reading What Camera Should I Buy?

Things To Remember When Photographing Your Family Vacation

Tell the story of your vacation. Think how your prints will look when you show them to your friends and relatives. You’ll be narrating a story at the time so take shots to illustrate your story. Take photos of your traveling companions before you leave home, while traveling to the airport, and when you get… Continue reading Things To Remember When Photographing Your Family Vacation

Using Filters Tip-Part 2

1. Warm Up Those Tones The default white balance setting for digital cameras is auto, which is fine for most snapshots, but tends to be a bit on the “cool” side. When shooting outdoor portraits and sunny landscapes, try changing your white balance setting from auto to cloudy. This adjustment is like putting… Continue reading Using Filters Tip-Part 2

The Best Photography Tips

1. “Photoshop is cheating”, Strive to take ‘good’ photos, rather than photos that I can ‘improve’ later on. 2. If your photo is not good, you are probably not close enough! 3. When shooting portraits in bright sunlight use a flash to reduce facial shadows. 4. Have the subject stand with their body at a… Continue reading The Best Photography Tips