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Should You Invest in an “All-In-One” Photo Printer?

It’s a question I have been grappling with for a while. In shopping around for a printer that can do double duty for my photo projects and writing jobs I’ve noticed a few trends. First, stand-alone ink-jet printers are fading fast. Stores are now filling their shelves with “all-in-one” printers that usually combine a printer, copier and scanner. What’s more, prices for these multi-purpose machines have fallen so dramatically that you can usually find an all-in-one device for the same price as a single-function printer. In my mind I look at these all-in-ones and rationalize that I’m getting a scanner … Continue reading →

All I Want for Christmas is a New Photo Printer

It’s true, but the one photo item I really, really want is listed at the end of this blog. But, getting back to the photo printers… if you are an avid photographer who is all about instant gratification, then you likely find it hard to live without an in-home photo printer. For do-it-yourself photographers inkjet printers are the key to getting your pics ASAP. Fortunately, prices on photo printers have fallen steadily over the past few years. If you are in the market for one, there are three important factors you should consider before forking over the money to take … Continue reading →

More Tips on How To Fix Your Pics at Home—The Dreaded Group Shot

For the past few days I have been detailing the high-tech wizardry available to photographers who may not always get that prize-winning shot in the heat of the moment. Once you familiarize yourself with the myriad of affordable desktop photo software programs out there that allow you to edit your pictures from the comfort of your own home, I guarantee you will look at photography in a whole new light. The high tech tools will work on just about any photo, even ones you took years ago. In previous blogs I detailed programs, which deal with fixings problems such as … Continue reading →

How To Fix Your Pics at Home

In my previous blog I suggested that you didn’t need to own a $2,500 camera to get professional grade pictures. For that matter, with all the high-tech wizardry that’s available these days you don’t even need to have taken a photography class to snap prize-winning shots. Today I’m continuing my series spotlighting some cheap(er) software programs that can turn ordinary photos into works of art. In this blog I’m focusing on fixing fast action shots that often result in little more than big blurs and getting that perfect panoramic shot. NOISE NINJA by Picture Code If you find it impossible … Continue reading →

How to Get a Picture That Looks Like a Million Bucks From a $100 Camera

Don’t bother upgrading to a $2,500 camera. Forget about signing up for a photography class. And don’t worry about spending a bundle on expensive camera accessories that help alleviate otherwise impossible problems. All you need are a few affordable desktop photo software programs, which will allow you to edit your pocket camera pictures. The high tech tools will work on just about any photo, even ones you took years ago. This blog is the first part in a series I am writing spotlighting some cheap(er) software programs that can turn ordinary photos into works of art. PHOTOMATRIX by HDRSoft If … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Ideas: Compact Photo Printer

Digital photographers have new reason to celebrate this holiday season. Canon just unveiled a new compact photo printer that the avid shooter or scrapbooker would be thrilled to unwrap this holiday season. The SELPHY CP740 Compact Photo Printer promises to print “superb digital images that will last for years to come.” The printer features a two-inch color LCD display, red-eye correction and multiple direct printing options that you can use without a computer. I have been eyeing this product since it came out a couple of months ago. I love the idea that you can take this printer with you … Continue reading →

Getting To Know Your Camera’s Features

In a previous blog I went out on a limb (not really) and estimated that a mere 15% of amateur photographers regularly use (or are familiar with) all of their camera’s features. Have you taken the time to really experiment with your digital camera? Making time to do so is not always an easy task. What’s more, trying to comprehend the wording in some of those camera manuals is often enough to discourage any new camera owner from paging beyond the part that gives directions on how to install the battery. Just point, shoot and be satisfied with whatever image … Continue reading →

Are You Using All Of Your Camera’s Features?

Perhaps a better question might be: “Are you familiar with all of your camera’s options?” My inspiration for this blog comes from a playgroup date my daughter and I had earlier this week. The mom who was hosting our playgroup had family visiting from another state-—her brother and his wife. While her brother was waiting for his wife to get ready for a day of sightseeing he grabbed our hostess’ camera and started taking of shots of the kids playing. He got a great shot of one of his nieces jumping rope. When he showed his prize shot to his … Continue reading →

Are You A Snap Happy Parent?

In a previous blog I shared a photo secret with you. I reluctantly admitted that I have cataloged in chronological order more than 5,000 pictures I’ve taken of my 3-year-old daughter. At first I thought that was an exorbitant number of pictures to have of one child, but that’s before I heard about a mom in Georgia who claims she has snapped more than 8,500 pictures of her 8-month-old baby. More than 8,000 pictures in 8 months? That’s more than 1,000 photos a month. The mother says she takes her digital camera everywhere and is determined to create a daily … Continue reading →

Reasons To Use Digital Cameras At Your Wedding

I’m not sure digital cameras were even around when I got married. Just kidding. Half-kidding at least. I got married before the digital photography phenomenon evolved into the all-encompassing trend that it is today. These days most couples don’t hesitate to hire wedding photographers who deal exclusively in digital equipment. In fact, a growing number of brides are now actively seeking digital photographers because they want the opportunity to share their wedding pictures online. Old-fashion photo albums are becoming a thing of the past. All the engaged couples I know have already assembled an online site dedicated to their weddings. … Continue reading →