How Can I Take Better Pictures?

Probably my most-asked question is, "How can I take better pictures?" That is something I am still learning as well, but one thing that has helped me take better photos is watching some of the great videos that Nick Kelsh has put together. Here is his website and a great video he put together for CreativeMemories. To watch his video on taking better photos Click Here. It is worth your time.

Just so you know how credible Nick and his work are: Nick is the author/photographer of nine books including Naked Babies with Anna Quindlen, How to Photograph Your Baby, How to Photograph Your Life, and The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson. He has appeared on Oprah! and The Today Show multiple times. His photographs have appeared on several of the covers of the prestigious Day in the Life series and in dozens of major magazines.

Click Here to learn some more great tips fom Nick on taking Super Photos!

More Winter Wonderland

There were just too many for one post!!

Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland

I went out today on a photo excursion.

Here is what I found.....

We Picture {this}

Found another great photography site I had to share!!

I Heart Faces

My entry for this week's contest of Black and White Kid's faces:

I Capture Challenge

This week's challenge was to take a picture of something you love WITH NO FLASH! (Thank heavens for a sunny day!!) Of course I love ALL my kids but this was the only one willing to pose!

You can go HERE to see what others have posted this week.

I Capture

Another fun weekly photo op!


Go check it out each Wednesday.

Through the Lens - Color Assignment

Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 45 mm



Exposure: 0.5
Aperture: f/20.0
Focal Length: 45 mm

What a difference in what you can read on these pencils just by adjusting the aperature - I am enjoying this assignment!! Learning lots!

Liked this one too: (just for fun!)


Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/18.0
Focal Length: 45 mm

Through the Lens

I just joined this group - THROUGH THE LENS - looks to be fun with assigments for photography and tips - I can take all the help I can get!

5 Minutes for Photography

I found these great photography tips and wanted to share!!!

Flickr Slideshow