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Ideas for photographs to take, photo assignments, and interesting ways to edit and enhance photographs.
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Spooky Cemetery Photos
by Polly McMillan (Oct 30, 2012)
I am a lover of Halloween and all the spooky delights that come with the holiday. The photographer in me loves the opportunity to scope out locations to snap scary photographs, and of course the logical choice would be a cemetery. |
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Photographing Astronomical Events
by Cindy deRosier (Oct 22, 2012)
Great photographs don't happen accidentally. The first step to taking good pictures of astronomical events is to be in the right place at the right time. Do research to learn where the best viewing location is. |
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Photographing Big Cities
by Amy Sotolongo (Jun 11, 2012)
I grew up in Los Angeles County and my friends and I head into Los Angeles any chance we get. I always have my camera in hand. Here are some tips for taking photos in big cities.
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Photography Challenge: Eyelashes
by Maegan Hall (Nov 28, 2011)
If I take a photograph where you can count eyelashes, I’ve taken a good photo indeed. So, while this challenge is to photograph countable eyelashes, I really want you to learn to control where and how your camera focuses. I want you to get in the habit of thinking about clarity! |
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Seriously Inspirational Playground Photography
by Maegan Hall (Aug 22, 2011)
Next time you’re at the playground, try some of these shots. The angles, techniques and overall experience will definitely have you looking at your next mundane park day quite differently. |
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10 Tips and Tricks for Photographing Multiple Children
by Maegan Hall (Jun 21, 2011)
In this article, I will be sharing the tricks that I have learned over the last ten years of photographing three nephews, seven nieces and five children of my own. That makes 15 grandchildren and more on the way! |
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Creating Your Own Photo Scavenger Hunt
by Nancy Stolz (Oct 11, 2010)
One way to get your friends together to take pictures is to have a photo scavenger hunt. On a photo scavenger hunt, one person creates a list of things to find, and then each person in the group goes out and takes pictures of the things on the list. |
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Photo Challenge: Kid Photographers
by Michelle Francis (Sep 13, 2010)
One of the things I most enjoy about scrapbooking is getting to share my finished product with my daughter. She has learned that I will have a camera with me at all times and that I will take random shots of her. She has also learned that she too likes to take pictures. |
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Photo Challenge: Underwater Camera Pics
by Michelle Francis (Aug 9, 2010)
Have you ever wanted to be able to take pictures from below the water’s surface, instead of always being above it? I’ve looked into different types of ways to take pictures underwater and here is what I’ve found. |
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Photo Challenge: Creating Diptych
by Georgina Hefferman (Apr 12, 2010)
A diptych is basically a combination of two photographs placed immediately next to each other to make an artistic statement or comparison. |
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Mixing B&W and Color Photographs in a Layout
by Denise Gormish (Oct 27, 2009)
Both black-and-white and color photographs have advantages and disadvantages. Even if the photographs look better in one style than the other, sometimes using both formats in one layout can create a unique combination. |
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Photo Challenge: Repetition
by Trish Dykes (Oct 15, 2009)
If you are looking for another excellent way to capture your viewers’ attention with your photographs, you might consider the use of repetition in your images. |
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Photo Challenge: Getting Yourself in Photos
by Denise Gormish (Sep 15, 2009)
It happens often. I get home from an event or trip and notice something about the photographs. There are either no or very few photographs with me in them. Here are some suggestions for getting yourself in more photographs. |
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Photo Challenge: Keep It Simple
by Trish Dykes (Apr 15, 2009)
In continuing with my New Year’s resolution of keeping life simple, it would seem a shame to pass up the opportunity to revisit one of the most important elements of a good photograph. Keep it simple. |
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Seasonal Decorations with Photographs
by Andrea Steed (Jan 21, 2009)
This year, I’m starting a new decorating tradition that’s simple and easy: seasonal photographs in the frames I already have displayed around my home. It’s easy, inexpensive and doesn’t take up ANY extra storage space! |
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Photo Challenge: Beach Photos
by Patter Cross (Nov 17, 2008)
Recently, I set out to get some great pictures of my girls on the beach. But I was not sure what to dress them in, what time of day would be best, what poses would be best, etc. So, I did a little research, and I was able to get a lot of photos that I am very pleased with. I hope these tips will help you too. |
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Shoot the Moon – Digital Style!
by Lisa Wallace (Oct 29, 2008)
The moon has captured our imagination for centuries. So is it any surprise that we’re drawn to capture it in return? What can you do to get a photo with a reasonable amount of details? Here are a few things: |
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Photo Challenge: Looking Up
by Polly McMillan (Sep 15, 2008)
I was recently looking at photos from past vacations. While scrolling through the photos I noticed a common thread: a lot of the photos had been taken from a different perspective and I had not even realized it. These particular photos that caught my eye were taken while looking up. |
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How Low Can You Go? Ground Level Photography
by Trish Dykes (Aug 15, 2008)
This low-angle perspective is effective in many types of images, babies, pets, nature, landscapes, and macro photography just to name a few. The key is to experiment to see what result you like the best. |
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Photo Challenge: Reflections
by Jennifer Sizemore (May 15, 2008)
There is something about a reflection that has always fascinated me. Perhaps it is that in a reflection, you get a distorted or alternate view of something realistic. I love the look of all types of reflections, and so this month I challenged a few Scrapjazzers to take photos using reflections. |
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Photo Challenge: Finding Hidden Treasure Locations
by Kristi Mangan (Apr 15, 2008)
Are you getting tired of using the same old locations for your photo sessions? Looking for someplace new to spice things up? Here’s my challenge to you. It’s time to think outside of the box and find a new, unexpected location. |
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Macro Photography - Getting Up Close & Personal
by Jaime Warren (Mar 17, 2008)
There are so many ways through photography to capture even the smallest of details. Have you ever looked at a photo that has captured, with amazing detail, the color and beauty of a flower? This type of photography is called macro photography. |
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Make a Photo Commitment
by Andrea Steed (Jan 1, 2008)
New Year’s is a time of resolutions, blank slates, and opportunities to begin anew. This year, how about making a photo commitment? Here are five commitments to try: |
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Photo Challenge: A New Perspective
by Kayla Richards (Sep 15, 2007)
A fun (and easy!) way to change the appearance of your photos is to shoot from a new angle. The following lesson will teach you how to take an ordinary object and give it some spunk and excitement. |
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Photo Challenge: Picture Your Words
by Andrea Steed (Aug 15, 2007)
For this month’s photo challenge, I challenged several ladies to this creativity task: Spell a word or write a sentence using photographs of letters, words, and objects found in your environment. |
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