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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Creative Tip: Make a Space Shuttle Launch Collage!
May 22, 2008
Here’s a cool creative photo tip - make a collage of images from space shuttle launches, and include your children in the shots! Here’s how we did it.
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!
Episode 8: Check Out The Flip!
April 30, 2008
We love to post baby photography tips here, but we also don’t want to neglect the cool things you can do with video! Check out the Flip video camera from Pure Digital, and see it in action at Disney as Brandon braves the Haunted Mansion!
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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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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
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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