Photo books are my favorite way to get photos off my computer and into physical form, but it's not the only way I've enjoyed my favorite shots. Many of you may be familiar with canvas prints and you may already have a few hanging on your wall, but recently many more options have appeared including prints made on wood, metal, glass, wallpaper and acrylic. I've had prints … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Top 8 Tips for Photographing Children in Front of the Christmas Tree
Last year in my post about Christmas photo traditions and other photography ideas for the holidays, I wrote about my Pinterest board, "Photos I'd Like to Recreate Someday". It's a place where I pin photos that inspire me and every now and then I like to look through it and try a few out. I strongly encourage keeping a file of inspiration to help expand your photography skills - … [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...]
Photographing Fireworks – Misadventures in Photography
I set up my tripod, changed the settings on my DSLR and fished my remote shutters out of my bag. I was excited gearing up for my first Fourth of July fireworks in our new town. I missed the fireworks last year - I had a two week old baby in the house so I wasn't going anywhere then. Then a sinking feeling as I realized both my remote shutters were not working. Granted the … [Read more...]
How to Take Better Fireworks Photographs
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. In particular, I love fireworks. Growing up, my parents took my brother and me to watch a fireworks show nearly every July Fourth holiday, usually to Grant Park on Lake Michigan in my hometown of Chicago. I developed an early interest in photography but my fireworks photos were the typical garden variety fireworks … [Read more...]
Nighttime Photography Tips – Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Recently on my Facebook page, I posted a photo of one of my favorite characters from Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade - summer lovin' Olaf from Frozen. I didn't think it would get such a great response from my readers. I guess I'm not the only one who has a soft spot for the funny little snowguy! These photos are from the holiday-themed parade that ran at the Magic … [Read more...]
Photographing Fireworks – A Beginner’s Experience
As I've written about in the last few months, I've been a bit obsessed lately with fireworks photos. I've always loved fireworks and it was always a disappointment to me in the past when my photos didn't capture their true beauty and the wonderment I feel every time I watch a show. My problem was wanting the result but without wanting to do the work. I'm sure a lot of you can … [Read more...]
On the Road to Better Fireworks Photos
You may have caught my post on how to get the best fireworks photos that I posted just before the Independence Day holiday. I wonder if any of you took any fireworks photos? Maybe some of the techniques I posted helped? If you'd like to share your firework photos from the past holiday, I'd love to post them! I meant to share these few snaps with you earlier, but things got a … [Read more...]
