With the days longer and the temperatures warmer, the summer months have a lot of activity at night, which you‘ll want to remember in the future. However, taking photos at night can be a challenge. For instance, when you want to take pictures of a  festive occasion, you can get a clear photo using the fishbowl setting on your camera.For more tips on what lens to use on what occasion, go to th...

A wintry season with snow covered boughs makes for a dramatic photograph. On darker days you’ll want to use a fast lens because it will let in more light. Plus, the subject of your photo will stand out more.To get the shots that show the intensity of the colors don’t photograph when the sun is out. The best time to take pictures is one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. Photographers c...

Do you have decorative “memory boxes” that you bought at the store so that you can store your photos? The memory box keeps your drawers tidy, but how organized are the photos within the boxes. Websites that specialize in photography, such as, http://www.aphotographersworld.com go into depth how to organize your photos.One of the greatest inventions in the 20th Century is the computer. This tool ha...

Taking pictures with your digital camera is easy, fun, and productive. Maybe too productive. What do you do with all the photos. Here are some tips to organize them.First, download a free image organizer. Xnview (open source), Irfanview (popular), or Picasa from Google are easy-to-use photo management tools. FYI. When you use Picasa, you give Google unrestricted rights to use  your photos. Th...

Image from http://www.crmr.com/emerald-lake-lodge.phpFor a getaway, the mountains provide a romantic and serene atmosphere to get closer to the special person in your life. For instance, the Gatlinburg Smokey Mountains in Tennessee has romantic fireplaces in a cabin where you can snuggle.  . Where you go, however, is not as important as making sure that you have your camera at your side. You’...

The 21st century started out with a splat. The Great Recession is global and has taught everyone how to save money. Doing It Yourself or DIY is one way to save money. Store bought cards can cost as much as $5, and sometimes more depending on where you shop. However, http://www.myphotographynotecards.com/ has tips how to create your own greeting cards and note cards.When you make your own greeting ...

Instead of your photos sitting in a photo album or in a digital file, put them to good use. Print them out and glue them onto note cards. You can buy 5” X 7” heavy set, blank note cards with matching envelopes at Target. The store carries a variety of colors including white. Then, glue onto the note card the 4” X 6” photo. The recipients of your note cards will cherish them more than store bought ...

A photographer, whether as a hobbyist or as a professional, will always have a camera by his/her side. Then when there is an amazing shot that you want to capture, your camera is right there to record it forever. The graffiti on the wall, a blooming flower amidst a burnt field,  or a dolphin playing in the ocean - all these scenes have a story to tell. On Kodak’s home page - Kodak.com - you c...

A photographer’s income depends on whether he/she is a freelance photographer, self-employed, or a staff photographer for a company. As a freelancer or a self-employed photographer, the demand for your services are going to go up and down. Conversely, as a staff photography, you’ll have a steady stream of income.A client will decide whether or not he/she is willing to pay the photographer’s fee. C...

Margaret Moth nee Wilson was born August 21, 1951 in New Zealand. She has recently passed away on March 21, 2010 from cancer.  This extraordinary woman was the first woman cameraman in New Zealand and Australia. She covered wars, news, and riots for the news. The Utube video shows the amazing heroics this woman accomplished.She was an adventurer, and had no fear of death. She traveled to remo...