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Tips on Buying a Digital Camera

There is a lot to consider when it comes to buying new digital cameras. You will find that it can be hard if you have never owned one before. You will find that the digital cameras will be a lot more in cost, but you will learn to save money over time. You will no longer have to purchase film and you can delete pictures that are less than what you wanted. There happen to be many advantages that to owning to a digital camera. You will want to go through the purchasing cycle when it comes to getting the right camera. You will also be able to find what the best deal is for your money and a camera that meets all your needs.

For a general rule, you will find that digital cameras are a lot cheaper online or at chain department stores, because they have access to supplies. However, in either of those places, you will not get the service or knowledge of a real photography professional, so it might be worth your money to explore some of the nearby specialty camera shops in your neighborhood. At the specialty shops, you will be able to find that the salesman and people who own the shops know a lot about the products and will be more than willing to help you learn the ropes too. At specialty stores, if you buy a camera from them, they might also give you discounts on services such as getting prints and framing.

In specialty stores, as in department stores and other places where cameras are sold, the merchandise is usually kept in a locked case. You will want to take the time to ask some question and see all of the cameras that you are interested in or that you can afford within the budget that you have set. You can compare stats such as photo quality and features on a sheet, but without holding the camera and testing it out, you will not be able to tell if it is a good fit for you. If there are not batteries included in the camera package, you will want to ask the salesman for some batteries. The salesperson should be able to provide them so you can turn the camera on and test it.

For those who aren’t using a digital camera for professional purposes, then you don’t really take about the quality of the camera compared to the price. You will want to think about going with a lower resolution so that you can save some money. You will want to decide what is important to you before you go to the store. You will want to get the quality standards picked out along with a budget before you go shopping. You will also want to think about the features of the camera. You will need to get something with a good zoom feature, but there are other features that you will want to consider. However, you should consider your gut feeling. If you don’t like something, then don’t buy it because it fits into your price range. You will want to purchase something that feels right to you. There is usually a return system for most stores, but you will want to find out before purchasing.

Digital Photos

Summer Photo Taking Tips
By: Vera Raposo

“We’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave.” No doubt you are one of many in our nation trying to get through a long hot summer. Well, take heart! There is one activity which will not only give you pleasure, but memories to last a lifetime. It’s time to take out your new scrapbook, dust it off, and add new pages of photos to it.

Summer yields a myriad of opportunities. Photograph your favorite flower, plant or tree. If you enjoy the beach or pool, flash the splash! Take different shots of children at play using color and/or black and white. Dare to be different!

If you enjoy early morning walks, take your camera with you. Whether you walk around Central Park or simply around your own block, nature has a way of revealing the minutest detail of summer to you. Capture it!

Here are some photo tips:

•Use a digital camera so that you can edit your photos on line. If a digital camera is not available to you, use a standard camera and have plenty of film and batteries on hand according to the camera’s specifications.

•Keep an account of where you took the photos so that you will be able to label them in your scrapbook.

•When taking pictures outdoors, stay away from direct sunlight as it will result in shadowed photos. Overcast days are ideal for picture-taking.

•Experiment with close-ups, i.e., zoom in – zoom out.

•Use light and dark to give your photos perspective. Indoor picture-taking also allows you to experiment with light and dark…flash on – flash off.

•When traveling to any local or foreign destination include scenic photos of waterfalls, the local streets, people, rock formations, beaches, towns, historic landmarks, etc.

•When taking a picture of a friend or loved one in front of an historic setting, stand as far back as possible so that the entire backdrop is captured. Take a picture of a sunset. The colors derived from it can never be duplicated.

•Be creative! Photography is quite subjective. Only you know what appeals to you. Enjoy the experience.

Now that your photos are ready for the scrapbook, begin to improvise on how you wish it to look. Use pastels or textured paper for summer photos. There are many scrapbook sites online that give you excellent ideas on how to set up, maintain, and enjoy the process. Memories last a lifetime. Ensure that your photos last as well. Remember, the world consists of objects and colors with which you can begin to compose the painting in your mind’s eye.

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Vera Raposo is the Scrapper’s Business Coach. Sign up for her personal mailing list at www.VeraRaposo.com and get tips and resources to help all of your scrap ventures succeed.

Scrapbook Digital Photos

Scrapbooking And The Use Of Digital Photography
By: Vera Raposo

Digital photography has made scrapbooking easier than ever before.
Digital cameras allow you to view your pictures immediately instead of
waiting hours or days for film to be developed.

You will also know if you have captured the perfect shot as soon as you take it and you can discard unwanted pictures right away instead of wasting time and money having your film developed only to discover that half your pictures did not turn out the way you had intended.

Digital photographs can be uploaded to your computer immediately and
most photo editing software includes various borders, cropping tools, and
the ability to include captions.

Digital photos can be stored indefinitely and you may choose to have them made into a CD Rom as an extra measure of safety. You will be able to edit, touch up, and alter your photos as you see fit in just minutes thanks to the convenience of photo editing software.

Digital cameras have become inexpensive and some brands even offer disposable digital cameras that can be used once and developed into pictures or a CD Rom at your local retailers.

Having access to your photos in digital form will allow you to be as
creative as you wish in creating unique scrapbooks.

You may print your photos from your computer using special photo printing paper or create online scrapbooks that you can share with the world in an instant. You will only be limited by your imagination when you use digital photos in your scrapbooks.

For those who have never owned or used a digital camera, have no fear. You can take digital photos with the same ease as a conventional camera, and you will be delighted to see your pictures displayed immediately on your camera screen.

Article Source: http://www.scrapventurearticles.com

Vera Raposo has been scrapbooking since her oldest child was 5. With tons of scrapbooking tips and ideas, Vera is now sharing some of her best scrapbooking ideas for your new baby in her newsletter www.baby-scrapbooking.com

Pregancy Photos

Pregnancy Photos
By: Vera Raposo

During my pregancy I didn’t really have the desire to have my pregnancy-photos taken, I really wish I would have made more time to get them done.

If you’re anything like me, you’re usually the one holding the camera. Make sure to give the camera to hubbie so he can get the shots you can’t.

Here is what I believe are the best pregnancy-photos that you need to have done. Ok, some may sound a little strange, but believe me you will love looking back on even the silly ones!

Read my list of must have pictures!

Photo #1 Of course the day you found out you were pregnant! There are lots of women who keep the actual pregnancy test… why not take a picture of it and that can go into your pregnancy album?

Photo #2 If you have children…. take a picture of their reaction to the news.

Photo #3 Don’t forget the picture of the surprised daddy!

Photo #4 Get hubbie to take a picture of you calling your family & friends. If you’re having a dinner party to announce the wonderful news, be sure to click away that night.

Photo #5 Get a picture of yourself infront of the doctor’s office on your first visit, even get one with your doctor.

Photo #6 The next time I would bring the camera is when you get to hear the heartbeat for the first time. What a moment to capture! That’s the best moment there is for a mom to be.

Photo #7 Time for some mugshots! Get a nice front shot of yourself, then turn to your side for a profile shot. Do this every month as your pregnancy progresses. Easy to do.

Photo #8 Do you know a friend who can take some pictures of you and your husband? Get some nice shots of your husband with his head on your tummy….putting the music to your tummy…. kissing your tummy…. I could go on and on. Very cute and loving pictures.

Photo #9 Repeat Photo #8, but insert your older children.

Photo #10 Did your older children make something for your baby? Take pictures of them with their proud creations.

Photo #11 Get at least one picture of your doctor measure your belly. This is something that us women do every month with the doctor and it’s so comforting that the baby is growing properly.

Photo #12 Waiting around for an ultrasound? Bring the camera, get a picture of you infront of the hospital. You know they will make you drink a ton of water, so you’re doing the dance anyhow. Bring the camera to keep yourself busy. If there’s no one there with you……you’re in your gown right? Get a nice shot of those swollen feet.

Have fun with your pregnancy-photos! Create your pregnancy album during pregnancy is alot of fun. :)

Article Source: http://www.scrapventurearticles.com

Vera Raposo has been scrapbooking since her oldest child was 5. With tons of scrapbooking tips and ideas, Vera is now sharing some of her best scrapbooking ideas for your new baby in her newsletter www.baby-scrapbooking.com

Digital Scrapbooking Meets Story

Last year my oldest daughter made the transition from middle school to high school.  I was so sad and couldn’t believe how fast time had flown by.  It’s incredible how life just moves past you without any warning whatsoever.  We had just moved across the country, she had to start middle school at a school where she didn’t know anyone, start completely over with her sports and hobbies, and did it with an amazing attitude. We promised our kids we weren’t going to move them again. We promised that these were the friends they were going to graduate with. But life throws curve balls and we found ourselves moving again shortly after we had settled. We were moving to a place where she’d be starting all over again, new high school, new friends, new teams, new everything….once again.

So where am I going with all of this? I wanted to give her something special, something she’d treasure forever and help her capture all of her memories and stories from middle and thank her for being so supportive in our next adventure.  I want her to know that her family loves her, knows her and that she can do anything she sets her mind to. I want her to remember that she’s an amazing girl, spiritually strong and that she can make good decisions and be successful in the crazy times of high school.

I collected her report cards, awards, school pictures, sports achievements, letters from family, friends and teachers, scanned in special shirt logos, ticket stubs, etc.   I wrote down all of the big moments and achievements, stories, triumphs and failures.  I listed all of the fun fashions and fads, her favorite foods, colors, music, movies, books, and so on.  Through Cherish Bound, I put all of these images and stories together in an A-B-C format….the ABC’s of Surviving Middle School.

My favorite part was the letters from her family, friends and teachers. As a mother it’s so comforting to see how many people are rooting for her, how many people want her to WIN in life.

I used digital scrapbooking techniques to create a beautiful custom cover, and merged it with Cherish Bound’s custom designed backgrounds and colors to create an adorable book that she’ll treasure forever.

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I did the cover with digital scrapbooking downloads from Shabby Princess
I created the cover with the “Express Yourself” Collection
I loaded the entire page as an 8.5×11 portrait size into the Cherish Bound full-bleed template to create the cover.dsc048481

Here’s a peak at the inside of the book….  M is for Mom.

If you’d like more information on how you can preserve your family’s stories and memories visit my at my blog www.publishourstories.com or you can find me at Cherish Bound www.findcaptureandshare.com to request more information.

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Easter Scrapbooking Ideas

Easter Scrapbooking Ideas by Rachel Paxton

Easter is a great time to capture family photographs for scrapbooking. Even if you don’t scrapbook, planning your picture taking ahead of time ensures you won’t miss any of these great family memories. No family traditions? Then this is a great time to start!

Here are some Easter photograph ideas for scrapbooking:

Photograph spring flowers in bloom. Daffodils and tulips will make a colorful contrast to your other photographs.

Have your kids help you make Easter cookies or an Easter cake. Snap a picture of them working in the kitchen and then make sure to take a picture of the finished product. We made a layer cake and arranged it on a thick piece of cardboard covered with aluminum foil. It was lemon cake with lemon filling and pink frosting. We decorated it with store-bought Easter candy. Around the base of the cake we arranged Easter grass and added chocolate eggs and peeps for decoration. It made a great picture!

Gingerbread houses aren’t just for Christmas! Make a gingerbread house and decorate it for Easter with pastel colors and lots of Easter candy. The possibilities are limitless.

If your family attends Easter church services, make sure to get a picture of your girls in their Easter dresses. Dressing up is a great excuse to take a picture.

Coloring Easter eggs never gets old, whatever the age of your kids! They never get tired of showing you how creative they are. Join in on the fun and then take a picture of the finished product.

Easter egg hunts are also fun for the whole family. Take some good action pictures and get a picture of your kids with their Easter baskets.

Easter dinners are a great time to take family pictures. It’s a good time to take pictures of relatives you don’t often see, and fun to get pictures of the family laughing and enjoying a meal together. Take pictures of any of the good food you want to remember later.

Have fun picture taking, and have a happy Easter!

Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom of four. For scrapbooking, card making, gift-giving ideas, and more family memory-making activities, visit http://www.crafty-moms.com.

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Photo Tips for Pregnancy

Pregnancy Photos

By: Vera Raposo

During my pregancy I didn’t really have the desire to have my pregnancy-photos taken, I really wish I would have made more time to get them done.

If you’re anything like me, you’re usually the one holding the camera. Make sure to give the camera to hubbie so he can get the shots you can’t.

Here is what I believe are the best pregnancy-photos that you need to have done. Ok, some may sound a little strange, but believe me you will love looking back on even the silly ones!

Read my list of must have pictures!

Photo #1 Of course the day you found out you were pregnant! There are lots of women who keep the actual pregnancy test… why not take a picture of it and that can go into your pregnancy album?

Photo #2 If you have children…. take a picture of their reaction to the news.

Photo #3 Don’t forget the picture of the surprised daddy!

Photo #4 Get hubbie to take a picture of you calling your family & friends. If you’re having a dinner party to announce the wonderful news, be sure to click away that night.

Photo #5 Get a picture of yourself infront of the doctor’s office on your first visit, even get one with your doctor.

Photo #6 The next time I would bring the camera is when you get to hear the heartbeat for the first time. What a moment to capture! That’s the best moment there is for a mom to be.

Photo #7 Time for some mugshots! Get a nice front shot of yourself, then turn to your side for a profile shot. Do this every month as your pregnancy progresses. Easy to do.

Photo #8 Do you know a friend who can take some pictures of you and your husband? Get some nice shots of your husband with his head on your tummy….putting the music to your tummy…. kissing your tummy…. I could go on and on. Very cute and loving pictures.

Photo #9 Repeat Photo #8, but insert your older children.

Photo #10 Did your older children make something for your baby? Take pictures of them with their proud creations.

Photo #11 Get at least one picture of your doctor measure your belly. This is something that us women do every month with the doctor and it’s so comforting that the baby is growing properly.

Photo #12 Waiting around for an ultrasound? Bring the camera, get a picture of you infront of the hospital. You know they will make you drink a ton of water, so you’re doing the dance anyhow. Bring the camera to keep yourself busy. If there’s no one there with you……you’re in your gown right? Get a nice shot of those swollen feet.

Have fun with your pregnancy-photos! Create your pregnancy album during pregnancy is alot of fun. :)

Article Source: http://www.scrapventurearticles.com

Vera Raposo has been scrapbooking since her oldest child was 5. With tons of scrapbooking tips and ideas, Vera is now sharing some of her best scrapbooking ideas for your new baby in her newsletter www.baby-scrapbooking.com