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 – […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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What Is Back Button Focusing and How To Do It

November 10, 2011 by 36 Comments

Pin It If you have had your DSLR for any length of time or you spend any time at a photography forum board, you surely heard someone mention “back button focusing.” Or, if you made it through my marathon post on focus and getting sharper images, you may have heard me talk about it. You […]

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