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 […]
The Benefits of Joining a Photography Forum {and TWO Special Free Workshops}
December 20, 2011 by 3 Comments
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 […]
Cyber Monday Sale
November 28, 2011 by 3 Comments
Welcome to my first ever “Cyber Monday” sale!! This is a momentous occasion for me and I hope to make it a special event for you too! I am just like everyone else; on Black Friday and Cyber Monday I want SERIOUS deals, heavy discounts and major savings! Well, I know that my photography and […]
Get in The Picture Link Up
November 26, 2011 by 7 Comments
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! We had a nice time with my husband’s family, who gathered at our home for a mid-day meal. The picture above was captured towards the end of our “feast” and includes all of my husband’s family except his youngest sister, who did not […]
Take Time for a Family Picture
November 23, 2011 by 12 Comments
Life is short. Let me repeat- life is short. The sudden and tragic death of my neighbor and her son made me realize that while things can be going along fine and dandy, you never know when you won’t be coming back home. What does that doom and gloom have to do with the topic […]
Clean Edit Steps for Newborn Pictures
November 21, 2011 by 18 Comments
Pin It I have done a few different “clean edit” tutorials but those were always older children or adults. Often questions are left at the blog or Facebook page about editing newborns, so I thought I would dedicate a post to those precious edits. Note – this edit is going to skip the exposure/contrast/white balance […]
Steady Your Camera With a Monopod
November 16, 2011 by 227 Comments
Okay, in my marathon post on focus, you heard me talk about how slow shutter speed can be one of the causes for “soft” or out-of-focus pictures, right? Well, one way to help with that is to use a tripod or monopod. Both tools will help steady the camera and prevent movement you would other […]
