This tutorial over at A Piece of Lisa, shows how you can do some basic photo editing using Photoshop. Click here to go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Giveaway | Tamron 18-270mm Lens
Creating Keepsakes magazine is giving away this Tamron 18-270mm lens to a lucky winner! Entries close September 30th 2011. US and Canadian residents only. Click here to go to the giveaway… Read More ...
Tutorial | Photoshop Elements
Erin from Texas Chicks shares some of her most used tools in Photoshop Elements, and her favourite settings for these tools. This article might help you to demystify what some of the tools do. Click here to go to the … Read More ...
Tutorial | Adding a Bokeh Texture
Alex Beadon, a professional photographer, shows in a video tutorial how you can add a bokeh texture to your photographs. She also includes a link to a free texture that you can use. Click here to go to … Read More ...
Article | Tips for Photographing Your Kids
In this article in the Ella Publishing e-zine, Rebecca Cooper shares some of her best tips for getting authentic smiles when photographing kids. If this article whets your appetite be sure to check out her new e-book, Don’t Say … Read More ...
Tutorial | Faux Instax Photos
Jenni Hufford shares a tutorial on the Elle’s Studio blog for making faux Instax photos. She also includes a code for 20% off prints from Mpix, where you can print the mini wallet sized photos used in the … Read More ...
Article | From Good to Great Photos
Thrifty Decor Chick shares some tips and techniques for taking your photos to the next level. She includes techniques for composing photos as well as tips for photo editing using Picnik. Click here to go to the article.… Read More ...
Article | Three Ways to Edit Your Wedding Photos
This article on Bridezilla outlines three tools you can use to edit your wedding photos in unique ways. The article covers using free online photo editing tools, and smart phone apps to get a variety of different looks. Click here… Read More ...
What Lady Gaga Can Teach About Scrapbooking | Self-Portrait Prompts
Noell Hyman of Paperclipping has posted an excellent article on how we can mix it up a bit and get some fun and unique photos of ourselves for our scrapbooks. She draws inspiration from Lady Gaga who as she says … Read More ...
Freebie | 100 Summer Photo Opportunities
Kelly Willette of Willette Photography is sharing this free PDF file with 100 opportunities for summer photos. The file consists of prompts that you cut out and keep in a jar or other container. Then you can select a prompt … Read More ...
Tutorials | 21 Things Camera Owners Should Know
If you’re a new camera owner, or you’re still trying to figure out all the doodads on your digital camera, this article from Digital Photography School will help! The article links to tutorials that cover 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules … Read More ...
Photography Series | What the Heck is Aperture?
This series of four articles by Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman explains what is meant by aperture and how to use it. If you’d like to understand more about how to shoot manually you should definitely check out this … Read More ...
Free Printable | Monthly Must Take Photos
This check list from Creating Keepsakes lists the 10 can’t miss photos for each month of the year. June’s list includes photos with Dad, outdoor activities and flip-flops. You can also download a blank list to fill in with your … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shaped Bokeh
Jessica Jones from How About Orange shows how you can make a filter attachment for your camera lens to get different kinds of shaped bokeh (the blurry backgrounds in photos). Click here to go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Camera Sim | Online SLR Simulator
Camera Sim is an online SLR simulator that allows you to practise using the various settings on an SLR camera. You can choose between aperture, shutter speed and manual modes, as well as adjust lighting conditions, ISO, distance from subject … Read More ...