Have you ever wondered how childrens photographers make their portraits look so professional?  It doesn’t matter whether there is one child or four or more, or even if a whole family is in the portrait, they always look, “right.”  Well, they use some basic rules, or guides, to create these attractive images. Read more »

Below is the artist statement of photographic designer, Roey Bannon.

Digital images are a powerful tool which enables the graphic designer to enhance text for the purpose of persuasion.

Design is the result of deliberate choices made to communicate an idea.  Read more »

At first glance good digital wedding photography may seem to be a subject best left for the pros.  While that may be true, it is also possible for photography enthusiasts, amateurs, and of course, simply wedding guests who want to capture the special day, to take digital wedding photos like the pros.  Read more »

At first glance, understanding aperture photography can be confusing.  However, there are a few tricks to remember that can make it easy to understand.  Once you understand what aperture photography is, you can use the principles to create photographs that are more effective and professional looking.  First, “aperture” simply means a hole, or some kind of opening.  Cameras control the size of the opening of the lens to let in a specific amount of light.  Read more »

I found some really great accessories for the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW (and other models) camera. Okay, so you bought this great little underwater camera and it is waterproof, but not drop proof. Imagine enjoying the water and oops… you drop it… and watch it sink to the bottom. All you can do is watch it drift further and further – ten, 20, 30 feet down… Bummer. Well, I did some research and found an inexpensive solution. I call it a little life preserver for the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW (Stylus 720 SW, 770 SW, 790 SW, 850 SW, Olympus Stylus 1050 SW, and others.)  Read more »

Wow – I love this camera!  The Olympus Stylus 1030SW is an underwater digital camera – really!  It is also shock resistant, although I don’t plan on testing that claim.  If you are looking for a, “Grab-n-go” easy camera to take on vacations, or just to have on hand, this is the one.  As the name suggests, you get ten megapixels and a shock and water resistant camera.  Oh, did I mention, it even takes videos.  Read more »

Posters are a great communication tool. The worth of a poster can be measured in many different areas from sociology to graphic design and pop culture. History is often subtly captured within the frame of the poster, from economics and political movements to fashion trends.

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What types of cameras are you interested in reading reviews on?  Photography is a vast subject and there are many varieties of photographic cameras.  Examples of cameras are digital, film, SLR, digital slr, underwater, disposable, etc.  Professional and entry level professional digital slr cameras are popular now for many reasons.  Although there are many “point and shoot” cameras that do a great job of capturing the perfect image.