A Woman’s Diary

Christmas is coming up in a few days! Can you believe it?? It’s already here!! Like every holiday, I’m sure you love taking photographs to remember the occasion. Here are just come reminders so you aren’t disappointment when the day actually comes.

1. Charge your batteries!
2. Make sure you have enough film or space on your memory card. Having extra is always great too!
3. Find your camera accessories (ie: tripod, flash bulbs, etc) and make sure they are in good working condition.
4. Don’t forget to test your camera options with the lighting in your room where the gift opening will take place. Remember, natural light is always recommended.
5. You don’t have to stage your photos in order to get the perfect shot. A lot of times it’s the candid photos that make the best ones.
6. Don’t forget to have fun! After all, it is Christmas!!

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Many people get all sorts of cameras as a Christmas gift. Do you know which one to get? If not, you can find help thanks to this wonderful article that lists the top 10 digital cameras for Christmas.

Here is the top 10 according Yahoo.

1. Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital ELPH Digital Camera
2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 Digital Camera
3. Nikon D40 Digital Camera
4. Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera
5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50-K Digital Camera
6. Leica V-LUX 1 Digital Camera
7. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (Black) Digital Camera
8. Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z77 Digital Camera
9. Canon PowerShot A710 IS Digital Camera
10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Digital Camera

Now go check out the list for the reviews, ratings, and prices for the top digital cameras.

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Christmas is only 22 days away! Get out your cameras and start practicing so you can get the perfect shot of your children opening up their gifts.

The Digital Photography School has a great article on improving your techniques this holiday season. No matter if you’re an advanced photographer or an amateur, everyone can benefit from reading the article.

They have tips for a variety of things such as group shots, objects, xmas lights, and other suggestions you can try. Go on and read the article. It’s very good and you might actually learn something new.

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I received an email at the beginning of the month from someone named Dana who gave me permission to reprint these 11 practical tips for any photographer – beginner or master – to keep in mind while taking digital photos.

1. Using the sun to light your photos
   Natural sunlight provides some of the best lighting for great shots with more vivid colors.
2. Get Creative on gray days
   Cloudy days can make colors pop against the gray sky, and the enhanced mood you create can be pretty interesting.
3. Capture breathtaking evening photos
   Turn off the flash, slow the shutter speed to let in more light and place your camera on a stationary object such as a tripod to reduce the blur.
4. “Golden Hour” – a great time for some photo magic
   Sunrise and sunset – referred to as the “Golden Hours” – create warm and inviting colors in your digital photos. Experiment with angles and zoom to find the perfect contrast of light.
5. Get more effective flash photos
   The flash’s range is 10 feet. Step back and zoom in on your subject. If you stand too close, the subject will be washed out. If you stand too far away, the subject will be too dark.
6. Keep annoying “red-eye” out of your photos
   Move into brighter light or have the subject not look directly at the lens to reduce the reflection of the flash off of the retina. Most new digital cameras offer automatic red-eye removal as an in camera feature.
7. Move your subject for more compelling photos
   Remember the Rule of Thirds, and don’t always have the subject in the center of the shot. If the photo doesn’t turn out perfectly, crop it later for better results.
8. Change the angle for more impact
   Change up the camera angle or perspective for unexpected photos that will attract more attention.
9. Add more visual appeal to your shots
   Create a frame around your subject to help them stand out. Frames also draw attention to your subject and add drama to an ordinary digital photo.
10. Add depth and create interest with lines
    Lines – such as using brick walls, sidewalks or fences – lead the eye right to the subject of the photo.
11. The right background make a better photo
    The right background can make a photo more interesting, but watch out for too much clutter or items that can compete with the subject of your photo.

For more tips and ideas for using your digital camera, you can visit the HP Digital Photography Buying Guide page.

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I was looking at the “My Pictures” folder on my computer, and holy smokes!! I got so many friggin photos that I haven’t backed up yet. I can’t believe I have them in the thousands already. It’s crazy.

I like to backup my things all the time. You never know when something can happen to your computer and then, whoops, there goes everything.

Alright, I think I’m going to go backup some stuff now.

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December 25th is a day most of us celebrate. It’s Christmas Day and everyone is unwrapping gifts and having a good time with family.

The weeks before this date are the most crucial. You have to get all your shopping done, decorations up, and heaven forbid you forget to send out the Christmas cards.

Get prepared now. You can easily get custom holiday cards from VistaPrint.com. They are very affordable and can be customized to your liking. Add a photo of your family on the card itself, wishing friends and family “Happy Holidays”. It’s up to you how you want it.

These holiday cards can be created within a few minutes and there are plenty of designs to help you out. You can get folded cards, postcards, foil-accented cards, and even the new collage cards. It’s up to you.

Check it out today and spread a little holiday cheer.

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