Pin It One of my most frequently asked questions is how to resize images for uploading to the Internet, on like a blog or Facebook. I have shown it many times in other video tutorials, but never did a tutorial just on resizing by itself. First let me explain few fundamentals about the Internet and […]
Beginners Guide to External Flash
January 4, 2012 by 55 Comments
Pin It Natural light is beautiful and photographers love it, that is a fact. However, there are times when the natural light you have available is not sufficient for what you are trying to capture. That is when having a flash is advantageous. Will any old flash work, like the one built into your camera? […]
A New Year and New Goals
January 1, 2012 by 6 Comments
Happy New Year!!! 2011 sure was quite a year! I wonder what 2012 will be like?? I hope you have had a lovely holiday season and that you are looking forward to the new year as I am. Are you making any “New Year Resolutions?” Instead of New Year’s “resolutions” I am making a list […]
Editing Teenagers in PSE
December 27, 2011 by 9 Comments
Pin It About a month ago a PSE user posted a picture on Everyday Elements’s Facebook page and asked how to fix redness and blemishes on a picture of her teen son. With her permission, I edited the image and posted back to Facebook. Many people inquired how I did it, and after gaining the […]
Christmas Gift For All
December 26, 2011 by 19 Comments
It is crazy around my house right now, so I am going to keep this short and sweet! My Christmas gift to you is a free action, White Sands, which is a sweet little action that brightens and adds a touch of haze if you want a clean, hazy/dreamy look. The action is available for […]
The Benefits of Joining a Photography Forum {and TWO Special Free Workshops}
December 20, 2011 by 3 Comments
When I was new to photography, I struggled for months to really understand my camera. I felt alone with my photography journey, and honestly didn’t grow very much those first six months. However, when I discovered the world of photography forums, a whole new world opened up for me. After joining a forum I learned […]
Last Minutes Gifts for Photographers
December 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
This post is LATE in coming, I know, but everything I am sharing here is available at Amazon.com or BH Photo and will likely get to you in time if ordered today (depending on where you are located). There are many other items that I use and enjoy, but they would not make it to […]
UNDFIND Waist Shooter Giveaway
December 14, 2011 by 177 Comments
Recently I was contacted by UNDFIND, asking if I would like to hold a giveaway for their newest product, the Waist Shooter and I about screamed “YES!” I love, love the look and functionality of this bag and cannot wait to try one out myself! I have their One Bag and really enjoy using it […]
Christmas Bokeh
December 13, 2011 by 8 Comments
Pin It The Christmas season is a delight to photographers for many reasons, one of which is the dreamy bokeh you can create with the lights used to decorate inside and out. Darcy at My Three Boybarians is holding her Holiday Bokeh party again this year, including prizes from some amazing vendors (including me – […]
Comparing Kindles
December 1, 2011 by 9 Comments
Kindle Fire versus Kindle reader I have been asked many, many times about the Kindle and Kindle Fire, both on Everyday Element’s Facebook page and my own personal Facebook page. So, I snapped some pictures and took a little video, giving my .02 worth on them both. Hopefully it will help you decide which one […]
