We often focus on the foreground much more than the background, which is intuitively the focal point of most photographs. This is not intended to the professional photographers, but for my fellow readers who are “slightly” more novice in their photography experience. I have come to realize that playing with the backgrounds can provide some…
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Playing with Scale in Photos
Usually when I take photos, particularly of a natural landscape – I intentionally avoid scaling the picture with human figures. In a way, I like to play tricks with the viewer and not have a particular reference point. But every once in a while having a figure to scale something in your photo adds a…
The Power of Professional Photography
Leslie Campos, Guest Contributor Cover Image: Pexels In today’s world, where anyone with a smartphone can take a picture and share it with the world, it’s tempting to think that professional photography is unnecessary. However, there are many benefits to hiring a professional photographer for important events, business needs, or family occasions. In this Candid Life…
Photography: House for Sale
With my recent house move I learned a lot about new strategies and tips from moving efficiently, to more focused house hunting; one thing that seems to be trending that I found interesting was the prevalent use of staging to make the house visits more visually appealing and give a visual image of what could…
Nurturing Photography in Kids
It is often said ‘start ‘em young’ but you don’t want to go too hard-core early getting them into a hobby and have them backlash against something that can bring a lifetime of joy. That’s certainly how I feel about introducing them into photography, I would rather indirectly have them casually experiment and organically ease…
Urban Angles
Making buildings interesting through photography or conveying a certain emotion for a public space will need some strategic thinking.
Capturing a Party’s Essence
Focus less on typical professional photos and aim for capturing moods, emotions and essence during special gatherings through unique ways.
Winter Shot Ideas
Some ideas for those cold winter days that offer amazing scenery. So don’t be lazy, grab your camera and go for it!
Stand-alone vs. Phone Camera
Phone cameras are typically snubbed by photographers. And with good reason! They don’t have half the technical quality and variations that you can get with DSLR and most professional cameras. But as they improve die hard photographers continue to be on the defensive on why phone cameras are relegated only to amateurs. For the time…
Are Studio/Professional Photos Necessary?
OK, so I’ve written my fair share of blogs advocating for the casual and less rigid photography format. I believe in one case I actually wrote we are more than “shiny happy people holding hands” to quote a great R.E.M. song. However in recent times and as life milestones begin to pile up – the…
Candid Life Journeys 