Photographs

How to share photos with family online

Christina Holt — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:14:00 -0700

Photo sharing has evolved over the years and now, with new technology at our fingertips, we have creative, practical and safe ways to share our most precious moments with the ones we love. Here's how and why you should be sharing your family photos along with information on secure photo sharing.

Practicing Gratitude: 5 tips for photographing childhood

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Childhood passes so quickly. I am forever taking photos of my children to capture the smallest moments of their childhood. One of my favorite photographers, Alison Bickel, inspires me daily through her amazing shots of her children. When I invited her to share some tips with us, she offered up these great suggestions:

How to organize your family photos

Jen Klein — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:30:00 -0700

How many photos will you take this summer? A lot? Not too many? They're probably wonderful, both as images and as a reminder of summer fun. They're probably still in your camera or on you computer -- you know they are. All of us have, from time to time been known to get a little lax with the photos we take. We'll get to them later, we say. But do we?

Create a memento wall

Jessica Ackerman — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:59:00 -0700

If you've got a drawer that's full of photos and other mementos, it's time to get them out of hiding and up onto the wall so that you can enjoy them on a daily basis. Most people collect photos, souvenirs and other mementos, but rarely do they receive the display space in the home that they truly deserve. By selecting one wall in your home to display these treasures, you can use them as interesting home decor while reliving your memories of past events at the same time. Here are some tips you can use to create a memento wall display area in your own home.

Dating vintage photographs: Genealogy research in action

Nancy J Price — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:51:00 -0700

Figuring out certain aspects of your family tree can seem like a real puzzle, especially when any photographs you have aren't labeled and lack any obvious clues . But when you do manage to fit a few of the pieces together, just like a real puzzle, the whole picture becomes clearer. Here's a look at how one real-life photographic mystery was solved!

How to look hot in your online dating photos

Margeaux Baulch Klein — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:34:00 -0700

An image may tell a thousand words, but when it comes to online dating sites, we're all a little skittish about putting our pic on the web for everyone to see.

Looking good in photographs

Nicola Jane Ford — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:33:00 -0700

Here are some flattering little tricks that you can try to look your best in photos -- whether a quick snapshot or a family portrait.

5 tips for taking family Christmas photos

Sarah W. Caron — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:34:00 -0800

Have you selected the Christmas outfits yet? Are you going with all red this year for the family? Or perhaps you've taken an alternative approach and are going with pale mint green and white. Whatever the case, if you want your Christmas photos to be merry, here are a few tips from the experts.

Tips for taking fabulous food photos

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:09:00 -0800

If you are looking for a unique gift for any time of year, impressive framed photos -- or homemade photo-centric cookbooks -- of your favorite foods or dishes can delightfully surprise the food-loving giftee on your gift list. Here are a few expert food photography tips from Me Ra Koh, internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer whose work has been featured on Oprah and VH1.

How to make money from your photographs

A SheKnows how-to guide — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:53:00 -0700

Do you love taking photographs... but haven't done much more than share your pictures with family and friends? Well, there's good news for you: You may be able to use your photography hobby to launch a profitable side business! Here are 5 steps to help you find the best creative outlet for your work.