Introduction Photography is an immensely creatively rewarding venture of its own accord, but how do you make it financially rewarding and lucrative as well? There are a lot of ways of earnin… Read More

We love our pets as part of our family and capturing their crazy antics and sweet moments is a great way to display their unique cuteness. I’ve gathered some fun pet photography tips a… Read More

As a photographer or other creative, if you've been searching for a fast and easy way to create a classy-looking portfolio website, Pixpa is well worth considering. The post Pixpa Review: &n… Read More

Several nights ago I was having dinner with a group of friends and noticed that no one had a custom phone case. They were mostly boring black or another solid color. Which made me look forwa… Read More

Mother’s Day is May 8 and if you’re reading this you’re probably trying to plan a gift for your mom. Flowers are nice but they only last about a week. A spa treatment is de… Read More

As I’ve expanded my Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom skills over the years I’ve turned to several educators and learning sites to learn some new techniques. While they’re grea… Read More

Personalized photo calendars are on my gift-giving list every year. In fact, I’ve been making custom photo calendars online at Mixbook since the company began offering them some years… Read More

The Holiday season has begun! If you want your 2021 Holiday Christmas cards delivered to your family and friends BEFORE the big day, you need to start planning NOW. I’ll show you the l… Read More

Do you still have Christmas shopping to do? If you are like me, you want to give a gift that is meaningful and personal and something the person will actually enjoy and use. And it has to be… Read More

Easy Photo Organizing, Quick Content-Based Browsing I’ve been trying out Excire Foto’s AI-based photo management software and I’m finding it’s really quite clever. Th… Read More

As a photographer, you want the best website to showcase your portfolio and sell your services. Your site can be a powerful marketing tool to attract new clients, highlight your best work, a… Read More

Most parents find their children’s artwork precious enough that they keep it for years. The problem is the artwork gets lost in the shuffle, there’s just way too much of it, or i… Read More

Making a family tree/family history photo book is a big challenge, but it’s certainly rewarding when you get to share it with your family. A lot goes into the process. You have to cont… Read More

If you don’t want to pay a professional photo scanning service to scan all those old black and white photos and stacks of fading Polaroids you have stashed away, why not scan them your… Read More

My husband and I find ourselves talking about our dog Toby more than ever these days, especially with staying closer to home. We’re laughing over his silliness, snapping more photos an… Read More

Making a Dog Photo Book at Mixbook For us pet lovers, our four-legged fur kids melt our hearts, bring us joy, and help us chill out. In these crazy, uncertain last few months, our dog, Toby… Read More

One of the biggest concerns photographers have is blurry photos. This is especially common if perhaps you’re trying out a new type of photography such as night photos or long exposures… Read More

Like many of you, in the last few months I’ve spent a lot of time taking online classes. For me, mainly photography and Photoshop video-based training courses, just ‘cuz it&rsquo… Read More

If you take a lot of digital photos, having a good photo management software program is important. No matter what your photography skill level is, you need a good system for categorizing you… Read More

Digital scrapbooking, or computer scrapbooking, is the newest way to preserve your family memories. Using inexpensive, easy-to-use scrapbook software, you can create entire scrapbook layouts… Read More

**Post originally published in 2013 and updated March 2020** With the passing of a beloved aunt a few months ago, I acquired a box of old family photos that she had stashed away. As I went t… Read More

There’s nothing like sitting back and going down memory lane as you relive an old family vacation, your kid’s sports events or your wedding of years ago. The only problem is, lik… Read More

Have you ever wondered which companies offer the highest quality paper for printing photo books? Generally, the thicker the paper the better the quality, which means it’s more durable… Read More

Designing a digital scrapbook page layout is fun and easy plus digital scrapbooking is a lot cheaper, less messy and takes up a lot less space than traditional scrapbooking methods. Just thi… Read More

Simple Tips for Taking Better Photos I’ve got a few simple tips for you that will instantly help you improve your photos. It can be as easy as making sure you have your camera set to t… Read More

A digital scrapbook template is a professionally designed page layout design that you can use to create your own computer scrapbook pages. Most templates allow you to drag and drop your phot… Read More

For computer scrapbookers, finding fun and professional-looking digital scrapbooking graphics is critical. With a collection of striking backgrounds and papers, distinctive embellishmen… Read More

If you just take a little time on a regular basis, you’ll find it doesn’t take long to organize, archive and backup your growing digital photo collection. Develop Good Storing an… Read More

Holidays and summer are popular times for family reunions, which means you’ll want to capture these special occasions with your camera. Here are a few tips to help you corral the gang… Read More

Rather than sending a generic Christmas card out every year, my husband and I like to send a Christmas holiday photo card to our family and friends. It’s a nice way to add a personal t… Read More

Custom canvas photo prints are a trendy and inexpensive means of decorating your home or office. There are many excellent companies that, using state-of-the-art inkjet print technology, will… Read More

It seems like, with all the digital/social sharing options, many people don’t bother printing their photos anymore. But I still like to see my pictures on paper, whether as a print or… Read More

While showing off photos on your smartphone or via email or social media is easy, I still think nothing can beat a print in your hand. People, especially family members, still love to have p… Read More

The Holiday season has begun! If you want your 2019 Holiday Christmas cards delivered to your family and friends BEFORE the big day, you need to start planning NOW. I’ll show you the l… Read More

Blurb is a little different from the standard photo book companies. It has free book-making tools for everyone from the beginner to the pro level. You can make one book for your own use or s… Read More

Halloween is one of THE biggest holidays of the year for picture taking. In fact, in some households, Halloween is a bigger deal for the kids than Christmas. Creatively carved jack-o’… Read More

There are dozens of sites that offer reviews of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, so in this post, I’m going to tell you why it’s my favorite tool for organizing and processing… Read More

My parents still have boxes of old color 35mm slides from road trips they took in the 1960’s, hidden away in a closet. As a child, I remember our family gathering around as my dad mann… Read More

Here it is, mid-September already, and the beginning of prime time for capturing colorful images of those gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges that paint our great outdoors. Our country will s… Read More

There’s been a lot in the news lately about data privacy, including how safe are your photos when they’re stored in the cloud. So I thought I would explore the pros and cons of v… Read More

If you’ve read my earlier posts on canvas and metal print wall decor, you know that I like using my own photos to create inexpensive, unique artwork for our house. One medium I had nev… Read More

Are you getting ready for your longed-for summer vacation? While the memories of your time away will always stay in your mind, you may also want to capture some stunning pictures of your tri… Read More

It can be hard to come up with something original for Father’s Day and still have money in your wallet, but if your dad is a photo enthusiast, there are actually quite a few photograph… Read More

Lately, I’ve become kind of addicted to making canvas prints because they add such a great spot of color to my house without costing a fortune. My home office sports a canvas featuring… Read More

After a very wet, dreary winter, I felt like it was time to celebrate spring by sprucing up our master bathroom décor. Not just change the towels, but update the artwork and jazz up t… Read More

Mixbook delivers on quality at a reasonable price. Its flexible, feature-filled photo book editor and excellent array of customizable themes makes creating books simple and fun. Continue re… Read More

  My husband and I recently returned from an amazing trip to Croatia. From the gorgeous Dalmatian Coast to the waterfall-laced Plitvice National Park, it’s a photographer’s… Read More

If you’ve seen my other photo reviews, you know I like to make photo gifts, especially for Christmas. Collage.com gave me the opportunity to review their photo blanket products, so wit… Read More

I’ve been making canvas prints lately as an easy, relatively inexpensive way to spruce up my home décor, as well as for gifts for family members. They make really beautiful artw… Read More

Have you been thinking about trying Adobe Lightroom for your photos, but wondered if  you should be using it or Photoshop, or something else for your image editing? I’ve been work… Read More

Have you been shooting with a crop-sensor DSLR camera and kit lens for a while now, and  wondering what to do next? No doubt you’re getting frustrated with that 18-55mm kit lens… Read More

Don’t let the low price fool you. This all-in-one software offers strong photo editing and vector illustrations, desktop publishing and customize-able pre-built graphics. With the late… Read More

Don’t let the low price fool you. This all-in-one software offers strong photo editing and vector illustrations, desktop publishing and customize-able pre-built graphics. With the late… Read More

You’ve been steadily stashing photos on your computer and smart phone with the hope of finding the time to do something with them, but you’re not sure what. Now that a new year i… Read More

There are thousands of articles on the web with technical tips and how-to’s on improving your photography, but nothing can beat actually getting out and taking photos. Shooting in diff… Read More

Mixbook has long been one of my favorite online services for making photo books, calendars and cards because I know that I will get great quality and a lot of creative options. Now they&rsqu… Read More

Unfortunately, one thing you can’t correct in Lightroom or Photoshop is a blurry photo. If you don’t start out with a tack sharp image you won’t be able to create fine deta… Read More

If you like to take portraits, you’ll want a lens that produces nice bokeh, or background blur, puts your subject in sharp focus, and you don’t want to max out your credit card t… Read More

I’ve kind of gotten addicted to making lay flat photo books, and after returning from a visit to Sedona and the Grand Canyon I couldn’t wait to make one to show off my photos of… Read More

I realized it had been quite some time since I posted a software review. In fact over the past year I’ve been rather lax in posting on my blog, period! It’s because I’ve be… Read More

I’ve made lots of photo books in the last few years, but I’ve never made a book that was printed on real photo paper. So when I was invited to try out and review AdoramaPix, I wa… Read More

Making personalized photo gifts for the Christmas holiday is an inexpensive way of giving unique presents to your family and friends.  After all, the best holiday gifts are usually the… Read More

With the holidays coming I was trying to think of a unique gift for my niece and came up with the idea of a personalized ABC alphabet photo book using family pictures. I must admit, this is… Read More