Episode 15: Stuff Blowing Up
July 2, 2008
You’ve waited for this day a full year. The opportunity to blow crap up, and take pictures of it at the same time.
Episode 14: The No Budget Shoot
June 19, 2008
If you are looking at getting into part-time or full-time shooting, here’s one way to drum-up some exposure and portfolio samples.
What’s That Green Box Doing, Anyways?
June 11, 2008
When we get our first digital camera, one of the first things we look for is that little green box. It’s like a comforting little binky, saying “Hey there, don’t worry! I’ve got a green box mode, so leave it to me to take great pictures for you every time!”
Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way.
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Episode 12: Save Some Dough and Rent!
June 5, 2008
Don’t drop $1,000+ every time you want to play with a new lens! Here’s a video on where I rent lenses from and why, plus a great discount.
Introducing Toddlers To Photography
May 2, 2008
For anyone that has children and loves to photograph them, there comes a point when they will be interested in what you are up to. For us, that happened about 6 months ago, when our son Brandon became aware that something was going on. He was about 2 and a half at the time, and he was very curious with not only the piece of gear we were holding in our hands, but the lights and display action that was happening on the back.
He’s taken several leaps forward since then, and I’d like to share how we approached this and how you can too!
Shoot The Baby E-Book Almost Ready!
April 17, 2008
We are pleased to announce that our first e-book on baby photography tips is almost ready! We’re super-excited! Can you tell?
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Episode 6: How To Hold The Camera
April 16, 2008
Are you kidding? We actually need a video on how to hold your camera? Apparently so! Check this quick tip before you bonk baby on the head with your $1,000 DSLR.
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Gizmodo Reviews 4 Entry-Level DSLRs
April 15, 2008
The folks over at Gizmodo have a nice write-up on 4 entry-level DSLR offerings from Olympus, Nikon, Canon and Sony.
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5 Tips For Great Disney Pictures!
April 8, 2008
Sitting in our hotel room at the Old Key West Resort at Disney World, I thought I’d compile some useful tips for getting great pictures at Disney (plus two secret ones!)
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Episode 4: Don’t Ruin It With Flash!
March 27, 2008
You took a shot, and your camera decided that flash would be really cool. Unfortunately, not. Here are some tips on when to turn off the flash and why.
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The Top 5 Reasons To Use A Professional Photographer
March 21, 2008
With the wealth of photography knowledge waiting for you to soak up online, your first thought might be to avoid using a professional for your family images. After all, baby photography tips are everywhere, cameras are cheap and you can keep checking your display until you get it looking good, right? Here are 5 reasons that may be a bad idea. Read more
Episode 2: About The Camera
March 5, 2008
For the second episode, we briefly cover the camera that we’re using for a lot of the tutorials on this site. It was made in 2005, which coincidentally was the last time Eric was seen with a full head of hair. -
The Newest Digital Cameras For Family Photography
March 1, 2008
The Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show wrapped up, and the new crop of digital cameras reveals a lot about where the technology is today for family photography and where it’s headed. Here’s a rundown of some of the new cameras that were announced. Read more
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