Posts Tagged ‘Photography’

Four Fast and Easy Ways to Digitize Your Slides and Negatives

DIGITAL MEMORIES Here are three top-of-the-line slide-converting scanners that will turn all your oldest memories into easy-to-enjoy digital files in no time.

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Top Three Photo Storing and Sharing Websites

DIGITAL MEMORIES Backing up your pictures on a secure photography website is a no-brainer. It’s simply the best way to safeguard your memories from accidentally getting lost or damaged forever. Here are the top three most trustworthy photo storing and sharing websites on the Net.

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A Collector’s Journey

SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Collectors are born, not made. Curators are made, not born. I’m lucky enough to be equal parts collector and curator. The first part was a gift from my parents. The second was courtesy of a strong education and a voracious appetite for reading.

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Get the Winter Shot of Your Family that You Want

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “I’m going on a family ski trip soon. What are some tips to keep in mind when photographing in winter weather?”—A.P., Chicago, IL

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President Barack Obama

POWER OF THE IMAGE As the world takes a look President Obama’s first 365 days in office today, we look back even further to find what may have influenced the making of this revolutionary leader. Turns out it could have all started with a few priceless photos and a handful of good stories.

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An Iconic Image on the Cover of Vogue Celebrates 35 Years

BEHIND THE LENS Three-and-a-half decades after changing the face of Vogue forever, Beverly Johnson looks back on what that iconic cover photo meant (and still means) to her, the fashion industry, and our future.

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Choose the Best Digital Camera for You

DIGITAL MEMORIES Leave it to the holiday season to remind us of our seemingly-infinite shopping choices. If “digital camera” is on your wish or gift list, you’ll quickly discover that this product is no exception. With thousands of models to choose from…

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The Lens (Really) Loves You

SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Whenever you find yourself behind the lens, how often is it aimed at a relative, a friend or, perhaps, a lover? It is not unusual to use the camera as an instrument of expressing love and affection. People have been featuring their dearest companions as the subject of their art for centuries.

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Film vs. Digital?

MONICA’S BLOG On my trip home from Jackson Hole, Wyoming some months ago, I asked someone in airport security to hand-check my bag, which was full of fresh rolls of film (a week’s worth of photographing clients). In case you didn’t know, I’m old school when it comes to photography. While I occasionally shoot digital, I usually prefer…

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How To Take Hassle-Free Holiday Photos of Your Kids

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “Taking holiday photos is so stressful. How do I get my kids to sit still and smile for the camera?”–N.G., Miami, FL

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