Thursday, January 16, 2014

Using polarizing filters

Digital Photography school post lots of interesting article on Facebook.  Here is just one that I am sharing.  Stay tuned for others.

http://digital-photography-school.com/you-must-have-a-polarizer

Welcome!

You have entered into the world of one who loves preserving those precious memories. I am always on the lookout for that perfect picture.  Many times I have been somewhere and my thought would turn to..."if only I had a camera"... "or that would be a great pic".  With my smart phone, I always have a camera available but still lose some of those shots as I wait for the darn thing to boot up but at least I am closer to grabbing the shot.  Now I have a nice camera which I carry in my purse that was a gift from a wonderful couple after I shot their engagement and wedding photos.  My husband kids and grandkids made sure I had a nice SLR under the tree this year...just for me.  Oh my gosh!!! talk about ecstatic...I now have my own camera(s) again. ( I have been borrowing from my daughter or my best friend ever since the 35mm disappeared.)

Second to taking photos is publishing those same photos.  I have been a consultant with Creative Memories for two years with my main focus on getting all those millions of pixels out of the camera and computer and into storybooks, calendars and many other projects.  One of my first storybooks was after a busy weekend with my grandson who was 3 at the time.  Putting that book into his hands was the greatest feeling.  He relived that weekend over and over again with anyone who would listen as he shared his story.  Talk about a plug for early literacy!  I can not even tell you how many projects I have created by way of storybooks, calendars, mugs, photo panels, clocks, etc within the past two years.

Late in 2013 Creative Memories ceased to exist so then my concern was...how do I get my books published!  I did not want to lose my ability to create and luckily, Panastoria, the original software writers for Creative Memories were ready and able to fill my publishing needs.  I am also using Heritage Makers for some projects as well.  It is amazing how many companies are there, and probably always were there to publish your story, your way. I will continue to broaden my knowledge and horizon.  My library of memories will continue to grow and that is all there is to it! "big smile"