Happy fall! Are the leaves changing color in your neck of the woods yet? I'm envisioning my family visiting a local pumpkin patch, enjoying bumpy hayrides, breathing in the crisp autumn air and sipping on hot spiced cider. I'm really looking forward to capturing photos of my two boys' having a grand old time running around and just enjoying being kids. But wait, I'm getting … [Read more...]
Happy First Day of Autumn! Photographing Fall Colors
The first day of fall is upon us and I've been eagerly anticipating the change in colors. Every morning the first thing I see outside is the beautiful Autumn Blaze maple we have outside our bathroom window. It's already turning the slightest orange at the tips. I love seeing it undergo the changes throughout our Midwestern seasons. Recalling the marvelously colorful … [Read more...]
Every Post I’ve Done About Firework Photography
It's almost that time of year! One of my most favorite holidays - the Fourth of July. What is it about the Fourth? There just something about fireworks that I never get tired of, despite seeing so many displays over the years. And now that I've taken the time to learn how to take firework photos, I'm quite hooked. I'm not sure that I'll get out and shoot this year (I feel like … [Read more...]
Celebrating the First Day of Summer with Flower Photography
Yes, I'm at it again with my flower photography! I can't believe half the year has already flown by. Spring tulips and daffodils have come and gone and now we're into summer. My last post with tips on taking flower photos featured the more exotic orchid blooms. On this last outing however, I didn't plan on taking any pictures. I was just stopping by a local garden center to … [Read more...]
Scrap Your Trip – FREE and Creative Ways to Enhance Your Travel Photo Book Layouts (Part 2 – Public Domain Resources)
In the first part of this series I talked about ways to enhance your vacation photo books using pre-made designer themes from your favorite photo book company or using digital scrapbooking kits that focus on a travel theme. In Part 2, I'm sharing another of my favorite sources for clip art and other ephemera and what's awesome is that they are totally FREE! These free … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl Goes on a Hanging Marathon – Ideas on Decorating With Photos
As Photo Book Girl, I'm constantly encouraging everyone to get those photos off their hard drives and phones and into something physical that can be enjoyed and shared without plugging in. Finally these past two weeks, after about one year of being in our new home, I overcame my anxiety of figuring out the "perfect spot" to display everything and went on a "hanging … [Read more...]
Christmas Photo Traditions – Photography Ideas for the Holidays
This year is the first time I have a real, grown up Christmas tree. Not your sad Charlie Brown Christmas tree but a genuine, artificial (that's not contradictory is it?) taller-than-me tree! I've been wanting to buy one since we moved last winter, but packing up with a 6 month old and a 4 year old and then UN-packing is no joke. I knew better than to add to the craziness and … [Read more...]
Scrap Your Trip – Creative Ways To Enhance Your Travel Photo Book Layouts (Part 1)
Hello out there in Photobookland! Every day, I receive messages from our readers asking for tips or help on various aspects of making photo books. Not long ago I received an email from LMH from Chesapeake, VA. Here's her question: Hi Photo Book Girl, My issue is I NEED a photo book all tricked out about San Francisco where all I do is upload my own photos and ephemera. NO … [Read more...]
