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Taking pictures from a distance usually requires a special telephoto lens, a multiplier, a shutter release and a tripod. Telephoto lenses can be used to capture images from hundreds of yards away but they are very large and bulky. They cannot be held steady for any period of time and are best mounted on a tripod to alleviate the weight and allow for the photographer to focus the image. For extremely long distance shots a multiplier can be used. This is a lens insert that sits between Read the rest of this entry »

Every family is going to take a picture every so often and if you have a family portrait session coming up, you may be thinking about when it’s the best time to do so. Since you want the best picture possible, the last thing that you want is to have a picture that doesn’t look good. Listed below are some tips that you can use in order to make sure that your photos are looking great.

Know the time: Expert photographers will tell you that the best time to take a picture Read the rest of this entry »

Family photos are a lifelong treasure. Snapshots of happy moments, celebrations and vacations tell the whole story of a family’s life together. If you want to make your summer family photos a little extra special, you don’t have to go far. Here are a few ideas on ideal locations and backdrops for your summer snapshots:

1. Your Own Backyard
Pictures taken around the house capture two moments in time at once. The first moment is the day in the life of the family while the second Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes you want to get that perfect picture but your shadow seems to be in the way. What can you do to remove your shadow from the picture? The best thing to do is eliminate the shadow in the raw photo. You could always try removing it with a Photoshopping program but this would require a lot of color matching, time and effort.

Here are two tricks for taking the photo you want without getting your shadow in the way. The Read the rest of this entry »