What is the difference between Nikon’s “D” and “G” lenses?

November 14, 2012 by 6 Comments

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com I am part of a lot of different photography groups/forums on Facebook, and this question has been asked more than once recently on all of the groups, so I thought I’d talk about it here. What is the difference between a Nikon “D” lens and a “G” lens? (Unfortunately, I […]

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Still Life Photography Tips and Tricks {Part 1}

November 9, 2012 by 10 Comments

Please help me welcome our newest contributor at Everyday Elements. Kelly Newbury, a very talented still life photographer, will be with us once a month, sharing her tips for still life photography and editing with textures. You can see her beautiful work at her Etsy shop Fine Art Prints by Kelly Newbury.   When setting […]

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Making the best of your cell-phone camera!

November 7, 2012 by 7 Comments

Have you ever thought to yourself “I should’ve brought my big camera.”? I know I have!! But who goes anywhere these days without their cell phone? Here are a few tips to make the best out of your cell phone camera! While I love simple snapshots, I also like to get creative with my iPhone! […]

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Finding the best light and making it work for you!

October 31, 2012 by 12 Comments

written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com In my opinion, light is the most important part of photography! I prefer to shoot with natural light, so sometimes it can be difficult to find the best light! I have used external flashes and strobes, and while they can really make an image extraordinary, there’s just something special about […]

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