The Traveling Family Photographer
If your family will be traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones this year, make sure you’re prepared to capture all the fun, chaos and excitement of your visit. With this list, you’ll find packing your gear takes no time at all. Charge! Make sure your camera is fully charged before your trip and take extra batteries and/or the battery charger as well. Start Clean:

Photographing Fall in Full
Fall is fantastic for so many reasons. The trees drip with rich colors resembling garnet and amber jewels, the cool air whisks away the remains of a hot summer and the air is filled with anticipation for family-filled holidays. If you’d like to take some of fall’s finest moments and tuck them away to enjoy once the snow falls and the trees leaves fade away, here are a few tips: Shoot Early or Late: Consider shooting during sunrise and

Preparing for the Perfect Thanksgiving Photo
Set the Scene (and the table) early: Professional photographers understand that they need to get a ‘lay of the land’ in advance in order to find the best possible shooting locations. Use this strategy to survey your area. Are you planning on shooting inside or outside? If inside, where is the light the best? Will it fit everyone comfortably in the photo? Do certain items need to be moved (such as items on the mantle so they don’t look like they are growing out of someone’

Choosing the Right Flash
A flash can be one of the most important accessories you own and, when used properly, gives your shots a more professional appearance. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the right flash for your DSLR: Rotation:  A flash that attaches to your camera’s hot shoe needs the ability to rotate and tilt. For example, tilting your flash at an upward angle behind your subject will allow you to ‘bounce the flash’ for a softer lighting effect. A fixed flash can greatly hinder yo

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