<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Photography Blog</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/</link><description>Whether you are just learning how to take a picture or are a professional, Chuck has the information on photography that you are looking for here at the Families.com Photography Blog.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:17:35 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:17:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Fall Photo Tips</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/fall-photo-tips</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/fall-photo-tips</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you photographing pumpkins, leaves or little ghosts and goblins, you'll want to take note of the following tips to ensure your seasonal shots come out looking simply spectacular:


Jack-o-lanterns


After spending hours carving a prize-winning jack-o-lantern, you'll want to document...]]></description></item><item><title>Taking Creative Halloween Shots</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/taking-creative-halloween-shots</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:10:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/taking-creative-halloween-shots</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are looking to spice up Halloween shots of your little pumpkin, then steer clear of boring backgrounds and cheesy grins, and let your costumed kid's inner ghoul shine.


Costumes and candy are the main ingredients of any Halloween celebration.]]></description></item><item><title>Fall Photos on the Farm</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/fall-photos-on-the-farm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:24:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/fall-photos-on-the-farm</guid><description><![CDATA[Autumn's vivid palette of colorful leaves are not the only frame worthy subjects you'll find during your family's fall trip to the farm.  Along with the pumpkins, the leaves and your children, farm animals make great photo subjects as well.]]></description></item><item><title>More Tips For Photographing Your Furry Friends</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/more-tips-for-photographing-your-furry-friends</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:00:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/more-tips-for-photographing-your-furry-friends</guid><description><![CDATA[For some pet owners their four-legged friends are more than just animals, they are part of the family.  As such, family pets often become popular photo subjects.]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Shooting in Mother Nature</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-shooting-in-mother-nature</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:52:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-shooting-in-mother-nature</guid><description><![CDATA[Tis the season to head outdoors with your favorite camera and document the vibrant color show being hosted by Mother Nature.  


Fall foliage offers some of the most awe-inspiring backdrops for family photos.]]></description></item><item><title>Photography:  Post-Production</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/photography-post-production</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:20:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/photography-post-production</guid><description><![CDATA[If you shoot with a digital camera, then you know that it is nearly impossible to take a picture that can't be turned into a visual masterpiece.  Post-production photo-editing has made it possible to turn the most unattractive images into frame worthy works of art.]]></description></item><item><title>Back to Basics</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/back-to-basics</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:11:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/back-to-basics</guid><description><![CDATA[Purchasing an expensive DSLR camera and costly high-tech photo editing devices won't guarantee stellar shots.  Rather, the key to snapping spectacular photos is simple:  Master the basic rules of photography.]]></description></item><item><title>Experimenting With Light</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/experimenting-with-light</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:08:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/experimenting-with-light</guid><description><![CDATA[Finding the perfect light for your photos is not always easy.  This is especially true if you are shooting outdoors and are at the mercy of Mother Nature.  Still, there are ways to capture frame worthy pictures with just the right light if you know how to work with the elements.]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Taking Your Own School Pictures</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-school-picture-day</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:58:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-school-picture-day</guid><description><![CDATA[Did you know that some schools allow parents to take photos of their children with their own cameras and submit them to be published in the yearbook?  I had no idea.  However, I'm not surprised that class photo day has come to this.]]></description></item><item><title>School Photo Tips</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/school-photo-tips</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:02:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/school-photo-tips</guid><description><![CDATA[I always dreaded school picture day.  Always.  Even as a first grader.  Even as a Catholic schoolgirl, who wore a uniform to class everyday, regardless of whether it was picture day.  


I just despised picture day.]]></description></item><item><title>Snapping School Photos</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/snapping-school-photos</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:01:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/snapping-school-photos</guid><description><![CDATA[When I was in high school taking senior class photos was a big deal.  Seniors were the only ones who had the privilege of appearing in the school yearbook in living color (the rest of the annual consisted of boring black-and-white shots).]]></description></item><item><title>Photo-Friendly Vacation Destinations</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/photo-friendly-vacation-destinations</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:52:28 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/photo-friendly-vacation-destinations</guid><description><![CDATA[I grew up surrounded by Hawaii's gorgeous landscapes.  Still, I have avoided becoming jaded by the Islands' stunning backdrops and never turn down a request by tourists to take their photos in front of the Aloha State's most popular landmarks.]]></description></item><item><title>Snapping Keepers at the Amusement Park</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/snapping-keepers-at-the-amusement-park</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:02:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/snapping-keepers-at-the-amusement-park</guid><description><![CDATA[I've been to my share of amusement parks in the last three decades, but for some reason I never thought to bring along a camera (even to Disneyland)... until I became a parent.]]></description></item><item><title>Taking Pictures in the Right Light</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/taking-pictures-in-the-right-light</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:40:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/taking-pictures-in-the-right-light</guid><description><![CDATA[Lighting is critical in photography.  With the right light decent subjects become extraordinary images, regardless of whether you are shooting indoors or out.


There are pros and cons to shooting inside and outside, and most of the issues involve lighting.]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Taking Super Summer Snapshots</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-taking-super-summer-snapshots</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:40:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-taking-super-summer-snapshots</guid><description><![CDATA[With summer almost half way over many families are trying to squeeze in at least one more road trip before school starts.]]></description></item><item><title>How to Make Your Fourth of July Fireworks Pictures Pop</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/how-to-make-your-fourth-of-july-fireworks-pictures-pop</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:14:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/how-to-make-your-fourth-of-july-fireworks-pictures-pop</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you are heading to Grant Park in Chicago for Macy's Independence Eve Fireworks Spectacular (with accompaniment by the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra) or you are simply planning to host your own light show this weekend, you want to make sure that you have what it takes to capture the moment.]]></description></item><item><title>Summer Lovin' With a Digital Camera</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/summer-lovin-with-a-digital-camera</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:40:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/summer-lovin-with-a-digital-camera</guid><description><![CDATA[Digital cameras get a real workout during the summer months.  From family trips to the beach, fireworks displays, backyard barbeques and camping trips, the opportunities to snag super snapshots are virtually unlimited.]]></description></item><item><title>Should You Invest In an Underwater Camera?</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/should-you-invest-in-an-underwater-camera</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:25:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/should-you-invest-in-an-underwater-camera</guid><description><![CDATA[Fortunately, my daughter prefers chasing after tumbling rubber ducks, rather than exploring life under the sea, so it'll be a few years before I invest in an underwater digital camera.]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Snapping Super Summer Photos at the Beach</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-snapping-super-summer-photos-at-the-beach</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:27:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/tips-for-snapping-super-summer-photos-at-the-beach</guid><description><![CDATA[Summer is here (unofficially) and that means many snap happy parents will be toting their cameras to the beach to snap frame worthy shots of their kids frolicking in the sand and surf.]]></description></item><item><title>Simple Tips for Taking Super Summer Shots</title><link>http://photography.families.com/blog/simple-tips-for-taking-super-summer-shots</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:34:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://photography.families.com/blog/simple-tips-for-taking-super-summer-shots</guid><description><![CDATA[Summer is a busy time of the year for shutterbugs.  Between graduations, Father's Day, weddings and vacations, snap happy photographers give their cameras quite a workout.]]></description></item></channel></rss>