There's nothing more fun than photographing pets but it can be a bit tricky to capture a good shot. Let me share a few tips with you that have helped me when photographing pets.The two most important tips, in my opinion, are to be prepared and to be patient. Let me explain what I mean.Being Prepared:Look at your surroundings. Do you know what direction you would like your pet to face? Have you figured out where you will be in relation to your pet? Have you thought about the angle or distance between you and your pet? Do you have to adjust any camera settings and if so, take a few test shots beforehand so that when you place your pet into the position you'd like, you'll be ready to take the photo. Have you checked to see if there is any clutter around the area you don't wish to be in the shot? If there is, can you move the clutter out of the framing of your shot?Check … [Read more...]
Photographing Fall Foliage
Hi everyone, it's Polly Rae, here to give you some tips and ideas on photographing fall foliage, although these tips can be applied to photographing any greenery, at any time of the year. Regardless of what camera you use or your skill level, it is possible to capture some interesting photos of foliage.Tourist spots, scenic routes, parks and wilderness areas are all popular spots for photographing the outdoors, capturing the beauty of the fall foliage, but there are a few other areas you might not think of. I don't generally carry my DSLR around with me but I almost always have my iPhone or my small mirrorless Sony camera in my pocket or purse. But if I am purposely going on a photo walk, the DSLR comes with me. Here are some additional ideas of where you might find some interesting fall foliage to photograph: Higher elevation areas offer stunning views, looking down over … [Read more...]
Back to School Photo Prompts
Hello pad people!! We are keeping with the school theme today and sharing with you some First Day of School photo prompts. So get those camera ready and click away!A special thanks to Renne of ForeverJoy Designs. I used the gorgeous and fun school themed 2 Cool 4 School to create the photo prompt above. Thanks also to Amber of Stolen Moments for the fun Blackboard Alpha used above as well.Thank you all for visiting the blog today and if you are looking for more back to school inspiration be sure and visit our Back to School Pinterest board. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Stress Free Holiday
It's Christmas Eve and only one more sleep for the big event. For those that are tracking Santa check Norad for the latest updates. For some of our blog readers, tomorrow will be a busy day. By now, the gifts are wrapped (some of us are hoping to receive a gift card to our favorite shop), the stockings are hung, and even some of the food has been prepped for Christmas day. We would like to share with you our top five tips for making your Christmas day stress free.1. Set your photos free! Take a moment to clear the photos that have been held hostage on your SD card. The same goes for the phone-ographers. Now is the perfect time to install your favorite Mobile Ready products.2. Charge the camera batteries or load a fresh set of regular batteries.3. Share the camera. That's right! Give the camera to someone else and be a part of the celebration. 4. Make a list. There are lots of … [Read more...]