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Photography Week in Review for April 15-21, 2008

How can you snap a prize-winning photo of your child during her soccer game? What company is the leader in the production of indestructible cameras? And where do you begin to sort a pile of pictures the size of a small child? The answers to those questions and more are included in this edition of the Photography Week in Review. April 15th—Have Camera Will Travel. With the busy summer travel season just a few weeks away I thought it would be a good time to review some basic tips on how to make the most of photo ops while you … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for January 21, 2007-January 27, 2008

How many times have you thumbed through a camera manual and wondered what the letters RAW, NEF, TIFF and JPEG stood for? And how many times have you returned from vacation with more shots that needed to be deleted from your digital camera than ones that you considered framing? Finally, when was the last time you seriously evaluated your work in an effort to improve your shots? These are just a few of the topics I discussed in the Photography Blog this past week. Each post includes tips and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions involving the … Continue reading →

Book Review: The Girls Who Went Away

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I wrote a blog last week that mentioned that teen mothers who place their babies for adoption are more likely to stay in school and remain off welfare than teens who choose to parent. I said that today, the peer pressure among teens is along the lines of “how could someone be so unnatural and irresponsible as to give up her own baby?” My writing probably showed that I wish more teens knew about adoption and thought of it as a positive solution. This blog reviews a book about the other side of the story. The Girls Who Went Away: … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for June 16-22, 2008

Are you wondering what to do with all those wedding pictures you snapped earlier this month… or the ones you took at your son’s graduation… or the photos you took a few weeks ago at your family reunion? And speaking of snap happy photo events are you ready to point and shoot the blazing night sky on the Fourth of July? This week the photography blog covered ways to preserve your prized shots and provided tips on how you can capture many more in the days leading up to our country’s birthday. Take a look at what you missed: June … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for April 28 – May 05, 2008

Is it raining in your world today? It seems as if the rain has increased, rather than let up. Isn’t the old saying “April Showers, Bring May Flowers.”? Take advantage of the continuing rain and spend some time scrapbooking and playing around with your supplies. Perhaps you could even spend some time organizing your stash, going through your albums, or even set up a fun portrait session with your kids. Here is what has been going on in the scrapbooking blog this week. Be sure and check out the new columns appearing in the scrapbooking blog that were introduced this … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for March 16-22, 2008

Whether you are planning your family’s spring vacation or getting a jumpstart on your annual summer trip this blog will come in very handy. This week I covered what you need to know prior to taking your camera on an airplane. From film and airport security screening areas to tips on protecting your camera from drastic temperature changes, here’s a recap of what you might have missed: March 17th—–Why You Should Never Pack Unused Film in Your Suitcase. It’s a lesson I almost found out the hard way during my recent trip to Hawaii and I tell you all about … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for November 19-November 24, 2007

With Thanksgiving being the highlight of the week I spent time focusing on holiday picture taking opportunities and how to frame those prize-winning family portraits. Also, included in this Photography Week in Review… a dash of celebrity photographers and a pinch of gratitude for my favorite camera. Take a look: November 19th—–Celebrity Photographers: Jeff Bridges. Who said all actors are one-dimensional? If you are a fan of actor Jeff Bridges you are used to seeing him in front of the camera, but not very many know what a whiz he is behind the lens. If you don’t believe me, head … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for October 15-21, 2007

With so much going on in the Fall and Winter months, all the holidays and events that occur, it is hard to find time for scrapbooking. That is why the scrapbooking blog provides inspiration, ideas and tips and techniques to make scrapbooking easier. Let’s take a look at what has been happening in the Scrapbooking Blog. The Coordinated Scrapbook Page As a die-hard scrapbook supply addict, the kind that must own everything because well, you know you will use it someday, I love a good scrapbook store; the bigger the better. When I enter any scrapbook store, I tend to … Continue reading →

Photography Week In Review For September 17-23, 2007

Are you using all of your camera’s features? Are you a snap-happy parent? Looking for some great photo tips? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you’ve come to the right place. If you don’t visit this blog on a regular basis then you may have missed out on some helpful tips. Take a moment to get caught up: September 17th—–Monday Photo Challenge. This week Nicole challenged you to get up close and personal with some creepy crawly wonders of nature. Her blog is filled with tips on how to capture the intricacies of insects. September 17th—Upgrading … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for Sept 17–23

We bade adieu to summer and Bienvenue! to Fall last week, but that wasn’t all. What else did Aimee and I write about? If you happened to miss a day or two, here’s your handy dandy WIR to catch you up. Monday, September 17 There’s a difference between a good pet owner and a bad one. For example, responsible owners can prevent attacks. There’s also a difference between being a good animal loving citizen and a bad one. Regrettably and shamefully I confess I was the latter and did nothing to save a dead dog walking. Tuesday, September 18 I … Continue reading →