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Camera Basics: Zoom Lens There are a lot of numbers and terms associated with the zoom lenses on digital cameras. Understanding them is crucial to purchasing the right camera for your needs, or making the most of your current camera...

Camera Basics: Megapixels A digital camera's image size is described in Megapixels. What are they? Are all cameras with a given Megapixel rating equal? How many Megapixels do you need? This art...

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Camera Basics: Aperture Aperture is one third of the exposure equation. Understanding aperture is critical to getting the photographs you want from your camera. This article explains aperture and its relationship to your photographs.

Yearly Maintenance for Your Camera Gear Your cameras and accessories, like any delicate equipment, will benefit from regular cleaning and maintenance. This article will tell you how to keep your camera gear...

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  How I Pack for a Spring Photo Hike

  4/3/2012

  Spring is a great time to go out for a photo hike: flowers are blooming, trees are greening up, and wildlife is everywhere. Fail to prepare, and a pleasant experience can become an exercise in misery. Here’s how I pack for a spring photography hike.
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  The Ultimate Budget Soft Light for Photography

  2/29/2012

  Lighting has been a concern of artists for thousands of years. Long before the advent of artificial lighting, artists desired soft, directional lighting that was flattering to their subjects. They found techniques that worked, and you can use them too. Re
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  Yearly Maintenance for Your Camera Gear

  1/31/2012

  Your cameras and accessories, like any delicate equipment, will benefit from regular cleaning and maintenance. This article will tell you how to keep your camera gear in good operating condition.
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  How to Make a Valentine's Vignette in Photoshop

  1/17/2012

  It's easy to take an every day snapshot photo and turn it into a special Valentine's day gift for your loved one by adding a vignette. Follow these easy instructions to create a thoughtful, personal present for Valentine's day.
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  Cold Weather Photography Safety Tips

  1/5/2012

  Cold weather presents a number of challenges to photographers, but the stunning images from snow scenes may tempt you into the outdoors anyway. These tips will help you keep both your gear and yourself safe from the dangers posed by cold winter weather.
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  The Weather Outside is Frightful, but Your Pictures Can Be Delightful

  12/19/2011

  Cameras are often confounded by snow scenes. Whether it’s a snapshot of the kids sledding or a silent forest of pines blanketed in white, frequently the pictures don’t turn out as you’d wish. Try these tips for better snow pictures.
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  Tips for Better Holiday Photographs

  11/21/2011

  Everyone has seen plenty of the red-eyed, heavily flashed Holiday photographs that have been common since the invention of the consumer camera. This year, go a bit further and take some pictures that will stand out in the family album.
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  Take Fab-BOO-lous Halloween Photos of Your Kids

  10/17/2011

  Avoid the “here is my kid standing in their costume” photos that most people take using these tips for great Halloween pictures of your kids. Simple suggestions for fab-BOO-lous pictures!
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  Camera Basics: Aperture

  9/30/2011

  Aperture is one third of the exposure equation. Understanding aperture is critical to getting the photographs you want from your camera. This article explains aperture and its relationship to your photographs.
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  Tips for Photographing the Colors of Fall

  9/19/2011

  There are plenty of opportunities for great photographs during the fall season. Everyone is familiar with the sweeping vistas of brightly colored trees, but that’s not your only option. Try some of these tips to get spectacular fall photographs.
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  6 Tips for Great Self-Portraits

  9/15/2011

  If you take self-portraits for use in your social networking profiles, there's no need to settle for the average "cell phone at arm's length" shot. Step away from the crowd with these six tips to improve your self-portraits.
• Camera Basics: Common Exposure Modes

  9/6/2011

  All digital cameras have exposure modes. These are typically some or all of the following settings: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. This article will help you understand how and when to use each of these exposure modes.
• 5 Tips for Great Vacation Photos

  8/25/2011

  Everybody wants great vacation photos. Use these five simple tips to make your vacation photos better. Learn easy techniques for fabulous vacation photographs!
• Profoundly Saddened by 9/11's Effects on America

  8/15/2011

  Although the lives lost on September 11, 2001 were a tragedy, what we've lost since is just as dear. One man's personal viewpoint on the long term repercussions of September 11, and the way America has responded to the attacks.
• Camera Basics: Megapixels

  8/15/2011

  A digital camera's image size is described in Megapixels. What are they? Are all cameras with a given Megapixel rating equal? How many Megapixels do you need? This article is your guide to understanding Megapixels and their meaning in digital photography.
• Camera Basics: Zoom Lens

  8/15/2011

  There are a lot of numbers and terms associated with the zoom lenses on digital cameras. Understanding them is crucial to purchasing the right camera for your needs, or making the most of your current camera. This article tells you what you need to know.
• Three Reasons to Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables

  7/25/2011

  This articles explores the good reasons to patronize your local pick your own farms. Learn why pick your own is a time-honored and continuing tradition.
• The Moonlight Ride

  7/15/2011

  A short story set in a fictional future, after a an economic collapse has taken place. A story of love, necessity and horror.
• Product Review: DicaPac Digital Camera Waterproof Case

  7/12/2011

  My experiences using the DicaPac Digital Camera Waterproof Case while kayaking and fishing. Learn about the pros and cons of this simple, inexpensive solution that keeps your digital camera safe from water and dirt.
• Real Estate Photography - Tips for Exterior Shots

  7/12/2011

  Six simple tips for improving your exterior property photographs. Make your listing stand out from the crowd with better photographs. Get noticed and make more sales.
• How to Choose the Right Digital Camera (for Real Estate Agents)

  6/24/2011

  A plain language guide to the selection of a suitable digital camera for real estate agents to use when photographing their listings.