School and slushies in the sun isn’t always how schoolwork is done around here. I was pretty lenient about where they wanted to work that morning though, especially since that’s one of my favorite and warmest places to soak up […]
School and slushies in the sun isn’t always how schoolwork is done around here. I was pretty lenient about where they wanted to work that morning though, especially since that’s one of my favorite and warmest places to soak up […]
K was sick, just a day ago, but it didn’t keep her down for long. I was working on my computer at the end of the bed and heard giggling and tussling. Having a camera handy to catch moments like […]
There are many ways to show photos off and I’d like to highlight how showing a sequence of a certain event can bring detail to a story. Instead of a long essay (that means boring, in my book) at the […]
Deciding on what focal length to use, or how “zoomed” your lens is, can be a matter of convenience or with a little thought, can be chosen for the type of photo you’re hoping for. I took the opportunity yesterday […]
I can only subject my kids to so many test shoots before their eyes glaze over. I do pity their boredom and will often look to the family dog for a respite to their suffering. The funny thing I’ve noticed […]
Tools help me make things and that makes me happy. I can’t believe I’m going to spend a whole post on talking about a computer program though, since it has the chance of turning boring. Even though I’m not a […]
One of the most common “how to” questions I hear about using cameras is, “How do I make their faces lighter?” It’s a fairly easy fix, and you’ll feel very triumphant once you’ve mastered it, but it’ll require switching off […]
I like this perspective, of kids doing their thing at their own level. It’s an easy effort to make, as the one taking the the photo, to get a look that will make you smile. There is only one drawback […]
This tip is really an easy one, but one that I often forget to act upon: Seize the moment! I was sitting at our dining room table yesterday and my youngest, Lacey, coyly looked at me in such a cute […]