Understanding Focal Length in Photography

Focal Length Lesson Collage

You know I’ve been studying photography through a home course DVD set. Lesson four covered several of the main settings on your camera: drive modes, shooting modes, etc. I learned a few new things in this section even though I’d had my camera awhile. The main learning focus of lesson four was to explore focal [...]





Learning Photography at Home via Home Study Course

Photography definitions are clearly given throughout.

We have started enjoying one day each week that is our (essentially) “No Electronics Day”. That means not only no video games and random movies for the kids, but also no computer for mom. One of the things I’ve filled that extra time with is learning new skills that have been interesting to me for [...]





Water Fun Photos for Summer Picture Challenge

Learning to Swim

Today is the first week of the Summer Fun Photography Challenge. And this week’s theme is Water. Just in time for swim lessons and a brilliant summer shower. Hope you enjoy these water photos for the challenge! Swim lessons at the college pool. We’ve discovered that learning to swim is easier with an instructor NOT [...]





Summer Fun Photo Challenge on Blissfully Domestic

summer fun photo challenge

Blissfully Domestic is hosting a Summer Fun Photo Challenge that starts next Friday and goes for 10 weeks. Each week has a different theme for the photos to submit and post about! I’m totally in because I need an excuse to play with my camera more right? Do you want to join us? I think [...]





Gingham Photo Frame with Stand

Gingham Frame with Stand Blue Preview

Check out these Gingham Photo Frames to brighten a side or corner table! In blue and pink – they should suit most subjects or topics. Download Gingham Photo Frame and Stand – Blue How to Make the Gingham Photo Frame with Stand Print out onto card Cut along all outer lines Cut an extra stand [...]





Basic Photo Frames with Embellishments

Basic Frame Red Preview

Here is an easy photo frame project, in funky brights and polka dots.  These frames were made for  six by four inch photographs. Download Red Basic Frame with Embellishments How to Make the Basic Photo Frames Print out on card Cut along the black lines for the frame face Cut out the stars and hearts [...]





Favorite Camera

For taking GREAT quality pics I love my Canon Rebel Xsi. It’s lighter that you would anticipate for the size, but still a bit bulky. I love it for shots of important situations, etc but just carrying it around on my neck I’m afraid of bumping it into things and such. A little bulky for [...]





Drowning in digital photo chaos?

YES! I am too! So – I have had a brilliant idea. I’m attending a digital Done-in-Four class via live or recorded webinar series. Oh my gosh – this is so awesome. I’m hosting a class VIRTUALLY so instead of coming to my house and bugging you with catalogs and such, you can just watch [...]





Last minute, meaningful gift ideas

Need a last-minute present that still has special value and doesn’t feel like a “throw-away” gift. My Creative Memories consultant just informed me about the new specials CM is offering! From December 5th-20th you can save 20% off of Last-Minute memory-keeping gifts. I have to say, on a personal note, the album I made my [...]





Gift Solutions – meaningful, unique and quick to complete!

My Creative Memories Consultant sent me the following email and WOW! What gorgeous ideas – totally awesome idea for quick and easy gifts. View the recorded webinar to see how to make them. Angela <>< To check out inspired gift solutions with ideas starting at $3.99 on up, and with ideas that are as fast [...]