So I've been reviewing photo books for almost a decade now (wow really?) and making them for a lot longer. Over the years I've refined and narrowed down the type of photo book which is my absolute favorite. For sure most of my photo books in the last few years regardless of photo book company have had the following stats: 1) Hardcover; 2) Lay Flat; 3) Very thick, hard to bend … [Read more...]
Photographing Fall Colors 2019
Happy first day of autumn! Colors have not peaked or even started yet in my area but regardless of higher than normal September temps, the autumnal equinox happens when it's going to happen. Time stops for no one! So, now that we know fall is officially here, when can we expect our green giants to show off some amazing colors? Using forecasts and historical data from the … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Top 6 Tips for Photographing Flowers
It's finally summer - though I don't know how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but it's been unseasonably cool and rainy here. I suppose it has been nice to not to worry about watering the garden, and it's been quite a savings on the water bill! What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a post on summer blooms! Although I think my garden is about … [Read more...]
Holiday Mixbook Giveaway Winners Announced!
Hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday! The end of 2018 is nearing and the beginning of a new year is right around the corner. The holidays were quite busy for us as I'm sure was for many of you as well, but I finally got through Christmas and all the festivities surrounding it and I don't want to leave you hanging! The two winners drawn at random in our awesome giveaway … [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...]
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...]
Photo Book Girl’s Best Tips on Photographing Flowers
Orchids are some of my favorite flowers. In addition to their obvious beauty, I feel like they have such personality. They are also some of my favorite flowers to photograph. Recently I had the chance to see some beautiful displays of orchids at the local botanical gardens. I brought two cameras with me, my Nikon D90 DSLR with one lens - the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and my iPhone 6. I … [Read more...]
