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Have a camera? Learn all sorts of tips about shooting photos and even how to crop and edit the pictures you take to create portraits that you can be proud of.

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I was never really all that interested in photography until I had my first kid. From the day I took my first picture of my daughter, photography took hold of my life. I took a basic photography class at the local community college and began using the features of my camera that I never really knew how to use. If you are just starting out with a DSLR camera, this blog can help you get started. You will learn all sorts of tips about shooting photos and even how to crop and edit the pictures you take to create portraits that you can be proud of.

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Have VHS Footage? Consider Converting It To Digital

6 December 2021
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If you have a box of old VHS tapes in your basement that you haven't thought about for years, it can be worthwhile to dust off the collection and see what's on the tapes. There's a good chance that you'll want to keep some of the footage, although there's a better option than just leaving this collection as it is. As a way to protect these valuable clips, consider visiting a company in your area that does VHS conversion. Read More …

Taking Real Estate Photos? 5 Things To Remove From The House

15 October 2021
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The real estate listing photos will be some of your house's biggest selling points. So it's vital that they present your house in the best light possible. Hiring a professional photographer to capture its best angles and lighting is a smart investment, but there's more you can do. Before the photographer gets started, here are a few key things to remove from your house.  1. Store 1/3 of Furnishings One of the most important tips for house photos is to get rid of as much as 1/3 or even 1/2 of the items in each room. Read More …

3 Reasons To Use Picture Framing Services

31 August 2021
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Pictures are important, whether they're a piece of artwork you picked up on vacation, a family photo that you can't bear to part with, or a printout of the latest meme your best friend shared on Facebook. But sometimes, those precious memories need a little something extra if they're going to be on your home's walls permanently. A frame is often what's needed for this special touch, and framing services can help you display your pictures attractively. Read More …

Photo Retouching: An Expense That Will Eventually Pay You

12 July 2021
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​​Potential employers are browsing your social media accounts. That's no secret. They are looking to match up items from your resume or job application to postings on your various accounts. Also, they can obtain little snapshots of your personality traits just by observing your content. More than those two things, however, hiring managers are also judging you by the quality of your photographs. This is especially true on professional networking sights like LinkedIn. Read More …

Things To Think About When You Buy SD Cards

6 May 2021
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If you've recently bought a digital camera and you're shopping for some accessories to use with it, few things will be more important than some SD cards. Even if your camera came with one card, buying a few additional cards and storing them in your camera bag is advisable. Owning multiple SD cards will not only ensure that you have enough storage to take as many photos as you wish, but you'll always have a card ready to use. Read More …