My Camera Bag is Getting Heavier and Heavier

I have a Lowepro SlingShot 220 AW camera bag. I chose this bag because I thought it would fit all my camera bag requirements; however, it is heavy. I came across this article in the Travel Photographers Network about heavy camera bags. I found it to be interesting reading. Even the digital age can't improve all areas of photography.

In addition, there is another article in the Travel Photographers Network about Shooting Dramatic Fireworks. For those like me who don't quite get the best shot, this article may come in handy at the next fireworks display!

Flip Video Camera

I have been using the Flip Ultra HD video camera for a short period of time now. I have not had a lot of "play" time, but it seems to be simple to operate. I like the simplicity of the controls, and the easy way to charge. Simply plug it into the USB port on your desktop or laptop. I was in Barnes and Noble bookstore and found a Flip Pocket Guide, so I picked one up.

Photographing Children

I have 6 nieces and nephews all under the age of 7. I love taking photos of all of them. However, I do have difficulty catching those great expressions. I found an article on BetterPhoto.com with helpful tips about photographing children. I found it very helpful.

Business in the Boondocks, Thriving as a rural photographer

I was reading the August edition of Professional Photographer, and came across an article titled Business in the Boondocks. We live in Grayson, a suburb of Atlanta, and the photo business is very competitive, but also offers more opportunities. My husband is not too far from retirement, and we will probably retire to Hiawassee in the North Georgia Mountains. I still have both of my childhood homes, and the location is ideal. It's inside the city limits just off Main St., and offers an excellent location for a business. I would like to convert the smaller house into a studio and renovate the other house to live in. I have concerns that I would not have enough business to make a go of it. However, after reading this article, it has helped to lessen some of those concerns.

The article is about Megan Franks and Four Seasons Photography, based in Leedey, Oklahoma.

High Megapixels Magic Trick

I came across this video by Nikon concerning megapixels. I found it interesting. I use Nikon products, and I'm always looking for any information that will help improve my techniques, and give helpful tips.



I hope it helpful to any of my fellow classmates who shoot with Nikon.

A Beautiful Moon

I know the Harvest Moon is the September Full Moon, but it is huge tonight. I attempted to get some of those images that the masters capture, but I was just a little off. My images don't even compare. However, it was fun trying. I was surfing the web about photographing the moon and came across these two helpful videos by Nikon.

Santa's Chair

As we get ready for our Holiday Portraits, I am in need of a Santa chair. I don't have time to make one, and don't want to spend a chunk of money for one either. I am open to suggestions.

Oh, Do I Feel Foolish!

One of the first things that a photographer should do....IS CHECK THE BATTERIES. I have the rechargeable batteries, and they hold a charge for a long time. I shot over the weekend, and just neglected to check the level. We were working on the Holiday Portraits set, and I was going to take some shots. Well, I get my camera out, focus, and get ready to snap the shot and nothing. So I have learned a very valuable lesson.

Halloween Fun

I had a special Halloween this year. I had my sweet little niece, Taylor, and nephew, Zachary, with me for part of the weekend including most of the day on Halloween. We left Friday night to go to Blairsville to visit my daughter. She doesn't get to see them as much since she has been away at College (Young Harris College). We had big plans for Saturday. We were going to go to Southern Tree Plantation. They have a petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, mashmallow roasting, and a kids train ride. Unfortunately, for the kids the farm was closed because of rain, so we went to Walmart, purchased 2 pumpkins and a carving tool kit. We took the pumpkins back to Katie's house. Taylor carved a Mummy, and Zachary carved Hothead. We had a bad start to the day, but it ended up well. Hope all had a Happy Halloween, we did.

Fall Colors

The fall colors in the North Georgia Mountains are beautiful. Even with the rain, the colors were still gorgeous. The weekend plans started off taking my in-laws on a trip with their church group. We had a picnic at Fort Mountain State Park near Ellijay, Ga. The weather was a major factor. We were suppose to have nice weather. Instead, we had cloudy skies and mists of rain off and on. The wind was very gusty. I believe that was the shortest picnic I've ever been on. We were at the picnic tables for a total of 30 minutes max, and I believe it might have been even shorter than that. As we started back toward home, we stopped by Reece Apple House and got some fresh homemade fried apple pies. They were very good!