Taking Pictures / Solving Problems
How To Look Better In Photos: Slimming Tips + Better Smiles
I'm usually the one taking all the photographs. Rarely am I in them. However, I was recently photographed in a posed group photo with a few girlfriends. And 2 things about myself quickly came to mind: #1. I should have stood in the back row! I'm tall and a few pounds over my ideal weight … [Read More...]
How To Photograph Kids Wearing Halloween Costumes
Pumpkin Carving 101 Part 5: How to Get the Best Photos of Kids in Halloween Costumes Some pre-photo reminders: If you're using a film camera, make sure you have ISO 400 or 800 loaded. And, if you're using a digital camera, then remember to insert a fresh set of batteries (or charge up your … [Read More...]
Recover Deleted Files From Your Digital Camera’s Memory Card Or Your Computer’s Hard Drive
Have you ever accidentally deleted some photos from your camera's memory card (SmartMedia, Sony Memory Stick, IBM Micro Drive, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, or any other common data storage devices for digital cameras)? I hadn't until yesterday. Jim was on the road. When he's at the … [Read More...]
Cameras & Accessories
Digital Camera Reviews: Nikon D80 vs Canon Digital Rebel XTI
I recently got a new camera -- because Jim's always out of town using our beloved Canon Digital Rebel. I decided not to get a Canon... despite the fact that we have never been happier with the digital photos shot with our Digital Rebel. Check out these photos on Flickr taken with a Canon … [Read More...]
Make Your Own Credit Card Sized SD Card Holder
Do you use SD cards? Here's a fun idea to make use of an old credit card (or one of those "your name here" fake cards you get in the mail from credit card companies). You may have seen SD card holders like these in book or magazines. The cool part is the fact that you can now keep your SD … [Read More...]
Rent A Photo Booth For Your Wedding Or Special Occasion!
Did you know that you can actually rent a photobooth for your wedding or other special event? Or, you could always make your own photobooth! What a great way to get candid and FUN shots of your party guests, right? The photo strips could be used in a personal scrapbook (instead of using a … [Read More...]
Photo Editing, Organizing & Sharing
Buying Digital Photo Frames: Tips For Choosing The Best Digital Photo Frame For You
Perhaps you’re a gadget lover who just has to have the next big thing. Maybe you’re looking for a gift for the person who seems to have everything. Since today's high-end digital photo frames can do all sorts of things (they even double as simple computers for those who don’t have one), … [Read More...]
Adobe Photoshop Is FREE Online Now!
If you've always wanted Photoshop, but couldn't afford the high price tag ($1,000 for the full Photoshop version, or $100 for Photoshop Elements), now's your chance to use Photoshop for FREE from now on. Adobe has created an online-version of their Photoshop program. They call it Adobe Photoshop … [Read More...]
Compare Online Photo Printing Sites To Get The Best Price & Quality For Your Digital Photos
Remember when I wrote about sites that compare shipping costs for packages? Well, that's helpful when you have to ship something (even a letter) and you first want to find out which courier service is the cheapest -- UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc. Next, I was curious to see if anyone was … [Read More...]
Fun With Photos
DIY Photobooth Instructions: How To Make A Photobooth & Add Life To The Party
If the price of renting a photo booth makes you cringe, then you may want to try your hand at making your own photobooth. In the simplest sense, all you really need is a fun backdrop where your guests can stop by and get playful portraits snapped by a photographer. Here are some people who … [Read More...]
How To Make Personalized Kleenex Boxes
Yep, now you can create your very own personalized Kleenex tissue box! It's oval in shape, and a one-of-a-kind original with all of the colors, photographs, and text chosen by you. Personalized Kleenex boxes like these would be great for weddings, nurseries, grandparents, pet lovers, … [Read More...]
Fun & Inspirational Flickr Tools
I've written a lot about the fun things you can do with Flickr before... Those posts have been well received, so now I present you with the mac-daddy of all Flickr fun sites. In case you haven't experimented with Flickr photos yet, listen up... what follows are EASY and fun things that you can … [Read More...]
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