Many new photographers think bright sunny days are the best times for taking portraiture. When shooting portraits in direct sunlight, we actually have several lighting obstacles that need to be taken into consideration.
Photography Tips For Direct Sunlight
One problem with shooting…
There are many factors that go into making a great photo vs just another snapshot. One of the primary elements of a great photo is that the subject is clear and in focus. Camera shake is one of the biggest obstacles that…
Learn how to white balance your images in order to capture the real world colors within a scene.
If someone in your life has a graduation coming up this spring, it may be time to start thinking about how to capture some great photos. Here are some tips to plan your photo-taking strategy:
Plan Ahead
Before the ceremony itself, think about the…
Graduation is quickly approaching and it’s time to start thinking about your plans. With warmer weather approaching, you may have already planned your senior pictures to be taken outside. Senior pictures are an important milestone that you can share with family and…

Taking the time to take a picture of a spider web appeals to a precious few who like the unique and the unusual. One of my favorite photography bloggers, Darren Rowse, just published a post on how to take a good shot…
How to Arrange Photos and Text in a Vacation Photo Book
You might be surprised at the options Lifephoto offers you in arranging your photos. Lifephoto vacation photo bookIf you’re planning a photo book highlighting your Mom’s favorite vacation spots — as…
6 Ideas for Creative Photo Book Covers for Mother’s Day Gifts
Dramatic black cover accentuates the photo on this Mother’s Day Photo Book
You say you’re really not creative? No problem. Making a photo book for Mom is easy and fun. Lifephoto’s…
Taking Photos of Wild Game and Other Woodland Critters Outside Your Window
We live on a pond with a marshy woodland shore right out our window. Raccoon on the digital game scouting cameraI was curious as to who came to visit us…
8 Tips for Taking Great Digital Photos of Wildflowers
If you love snapping nature photos, especially of beautiful and unusual wildflowers, you’ll pick up a few tips from this post. Written by a Photo Naturalist, the post is from the Digital Photography…