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Top Ten Tips for Dynamite Digital Photography | February 18, 2010

By Tom Grimm and Michele Grimm, Authors of The Basic Book of Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Enhance, and Share Your Digital Pictures

Here are 10 easy ways to greatly improve your digital photographs and avoid the pitfalls that are common with today’s automatic cameras. Professional photographers Michele and Tom Grimm offer these and many more tips in their brand-new handbook, The Basic Book of Digital Photography.

1. Pay Attention to Composition.
Too often a picture lacks impact because your subjects seem too far away. Move closer or zoom in to concentrate attention on your main subject and to avoid unwanted … Read More »


 

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Picture Perfect Presents | December 5, 2009

As if decking the Halls, and scheduling everyone’s holiday schedule isn’t stressful enough, it’s that  time of year when all of us seem to be scrambling to find the perfect gift for the people we love, the ones we only get to see once a year if we are lucky! Can I get an Amen? Hopefully, I can help you out in your quest, and you may be surprised that you can find everything you need in a shoebox in the closet and a computer.

It’s no secret how I found my profession and passion. I remember it well, a spring … Read More »


 

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Photographer Opens Stores To Share Work | November 14, 2009

Juliana RW is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. Born in Jakarta – Indonesia, she currently lives in the Netherlands.  She began her interest in photography the day her son was born. It all started by capturing  her new baby Jason and then she began to work with nature photography around her neighborhood.

“In November 2008, with full support of my husband, I opened my online photography store. One week after the opening, I sold my first poster. It made me even more confident with my own photography. In the same month, we bought my first DSLR. Photography has become one … Read More »


 

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10 Photo Tips To Help You Take Better Photos! | June 27, 2009

I hope this helps to get you thinking more critically about the photos you take. I receive emails and comments all of the time about my photos and everyone wants to know my secrets. I really have none!


 

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Buckaroo Photo Op | March 4, 2009

A fun craft for any child birthday is to create a character photo op. We made this one so that the children could stand behind it and wear the cowboy hat. All you need is:

* 48″ dowel, ¾ inch in diameter (available at the hardware store)
* Two wire ties
* Hot glue
* Razor/box cutter
* Sheet of craft board
* Western shirt, jeans and vest
* Plastic sheriff badge
* Cowboy hat
* Rope for belt
* Bandana

Have your child lie down on the craft board and draw an outline of him/her. (You’ll notice that our cowboy is a little bowlegged and has one arm raised). Cut … Read More »