Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
I don’t know if I am normal or not, but I always try to encourage anyone to take up photography. I am always willing to offer tips, advice and even to go out with cameras in hand for practice. I have a friend who just bought a new camera and was complaining that there is nothing to shoot! That stumped me because I am NEVER at a loss for something to aim my camera at. I may delete 99% of what I shoot, but I always jump at an opportunity... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
This past week, I decided I needed some close-up shots. Even though I don’t own a macro lens, I do quite nicely with my 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses. I dare say that no one could tell which of the photos shown were taken with which lens or that they weren’t taken with a macro lens. And, it’s not like I needed an excuse to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather, either! Actually, I believe that all of these photos were taken... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
What camera do I need? I had already written this when a gentleman approached me after a class at Sandhills and asked this very question. I could not help it; I laughed! And I told him just what I had already written here….What do you plan to photograph? What are the pictures for? Do you own a computer? Do you want video capabilities? How much do you plan to spend? Let’s start with how much you plan to spend. You... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
Okay, I admit it! I unabashedly, unapologetically, and unashamedly have Spring Fever! Don’t care that tomorrow’s forecast has snow in it – again! I am ready for Spring!! So you might guess that this week’s photos and topic are outside photography. If I can never shoot another indoor photo, my feelings would not be hurt. I love shooting photos outside in natural light. Even on cloudy rainy days, I prefer... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
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Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question most asked of me. How do you know when to take a picture? The answers to that question are as numerous as there are people with cameras! The best suggestion I can make to that question would be to take any and all shots you want. Especially in this digital age, all you have to do is delete photos you do not like when you download them. My next best suggestion would be to focus NOT on... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
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Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
Life is like a box of chocolates, to quote a great philosopher. You never know exactly what you will get until you open the box. Photography is much like that. Many times, when my eyes find a good shot, I find something different or extra in the photo when I download it. That is why I am so passionate about photography. Not only are we surrounded by beauty, but there are so many surprises contained within it that we find only... [Read More...]
