Comments on: I have 30 days to become a master photographer

By: Photography Year One | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Photography Year One | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:52:48 +0000

[...] It was last summer when I bought my Canon XSi camera. At this time a year ago, I was pretty convinced that simply by having this SLR camera, I’d suddenly become a much sought after, talented photographer, simply because I had a fancy pants camera. That hasn’t been the case exactly, though I do think that THE CAMERA itself has helped my photography. [...]

By: The triumphant return of hump day | Playgroups are No Place For Children

The triumphant return of hump day | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:11:10 +0000

[...] when I got THE CAMERA and I asked for your help to become a great photographer? I’m continually reading and re-reading your suggestions. Here’s a list of a few [...]

By: Means to an end | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Means to an end | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:20:26 +0000

[...] 30 days of free camera glory and all it’s unadulterated goodness are just about up and after much ADO, I’m keeping [...]

By: Karly

Karly — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:11 +0000

OH, and have you thought of nekkid pictures as a way to convince him? LOL! It would work for my husband! In fact...I might need another lens soon... Karlys last blog post..Owning Up To My Irresponsible Ways

By: Karly

Karly — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:29:10 +0000

I dunno where I've been the last couple of weeks, but I have missed so much on your blog! This is my fav post though. Can't wait to check out all these links from the comments! And your pictures are already gorgeous! Karlys last blog post..Owning Up To My Irresponsible Ways

By: Kind of like the bulk candy bin | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Kind of like the bulk candy bin | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:02:10 +0000

[...] today, except to say thank you all who recommended photography sites to help me in my quest to keep THE CAMERA. I’m very slowly muddling my way through each [...]

By: elaine

elaine — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:44 +0000

I have no tricks (tyring to learn myself right now…) but that second picture looks pretty darn good already if you ask me (not that you did!) I think that should be proof enough!!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:09 +0000

I stumbled upon your website over at YankeeDrawl. I am not the best photographer, I just do it for fun, but my secret weapon is photoshop (I have some tutorials on my blog).

For good straight out of the camera shots my favorite tips are:

Fill the frame, get as much of your subject in the shot as possible and forget about the surroundings.

Don’t use the flash that is attached to the camera, it makes pictures look washed out. Go outside, in the shade or near dawn or dusk, for the best shots.

You can get some great shots with the automatic modes, but play around with the manual modes for even better shots.

When taking pictures of people or animals, focus on the eyes, they are the most important.

hmm… that’s all I can think of right now. Most importantly, have fun and keep shooting. I’m so excited to see what you can do with the canon. Good luck.

Kims last blog post..New York City

By: applepiesf

applepiesf — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:05:16 +0000

Um, when you say “No vacuuming today,” do you mean that you vacuum EVERY DAY? If so, I think I might have to start to hate you. I really don’t want to do that, but I don’t see any alternative.

By: Sarcastic Mom

Sarcastic Mom — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:24:26 +0000

Kokad. *dies laughing* See, I can amuse myself, I don't even need anyone else. I'll end with my latest favorite typo: <4 Sarcastic Moms last blog post..So cute, you’ll vomit.