Archives for December 2012

Christmas Present – Free Denver Action

Happy Holidays!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I debated over what to give you for Christmas and decided on a new action – Denver. The action gives images a warm, hazy, light and airy look and I think you will enjoy it (at least I hope you will). A few FAQ about Denver: […]

Action edit using “New York City” B&W action

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com Everyone loves a good black & white! I’m going to show you how I go from a SOOC image (straight-out-of-camera) to a beautiful black & white using the “New York City” action from the Everyday Elements “City Lights B&W” action set. I don’t normally crop my images (I like to […]

Making your own Christmas ornament frame templates

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com, inspired by Jill of Jill Jarvis Photography Have you ever seen those beautiful Christmas ornament picture frames and wanted to buy them, but didn’t really want to cut up your pictures? Here’s an easy way to make your own template to fit any frame ornament. First you’ll need to scan […]

Five Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Photographers

Does your family need ideas for what to get you? Or do you have a friend or family member who is a photography-bug and you need a last minute gift? Here are some ideas for useful and affordable gifts that photography enthusiasts will love! Hakuba Memory Card Cases These cases are cute, durable and affordable. […]

Remembering Those Lost

Have you ever wondered about buying used gear?

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com (image shot with Nikon D700 and Lensbaby Composer with Edge 80 optic) Buying used gear can seem daunting or even taboo to some. You’re often wondering “Am I getting a good deal?” “Is it really in the condition they say it’s in?”. If you can’t be right there to have […]

Using “The Album Cafe” Templates to Make Your Holiday Cards

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com It’s that time of year when everyone starts thinking about their Christmas cards. If you’re just starting out, or maybe you’re a hobbyist like me, you might wonder where to find all those cool templates that the pros all use. The Album Cafe has a great selection of holiday card […]