Pictures

SheKnows 14-Day FamilyFun Challenge on Instagram

Whitney Coy — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The best times are those spent with the ones we love, so why not capture those moments in pictures… and share them with us on Instagram! Join us the first 14 days in May by sharing your photos that match our theme of the day. Get those smartphones ready!

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:

A photo a week: Make a year's worth of memories

Allison Galland — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:16:00 -0700

Is it daunting to think of recording a year's worth of memories? If you're like me, you take many pictures of many different things, leaving you with an overwhelming task: what photos to use in your scrapbook. I think I might try to use a new approach this year: documenting the year with one photo per week.

5 Tips for stylish minimalist décor

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0700

If you agree with Leonardo da Vinci that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, a home with minimalist style is for you. Though you may interpret minimalism as boring, good minimalist decorating is, in fact, captivating and an enviable décor feat to achieve. We turned to Jessica Moreau, interior designer at Est Est, Inc. , Scottsdale, Arizona’s oldest and most established interior design firm, for tips on creating an elegant minimalist home space.

Homemade picture frame

SheKnows Living Editors — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:57:00 -0700

Displaying photos is a great way to surround yourself, or your loved one, with fabulous memories. With some typical household products, you'll put this photo frame on display in no time. With simple instructions from iParty.com, you can easily create this with your child to give to a relative as a gift or to put up in their very own room.

How to backup your photos online

A SheKnows how-to guide — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:00 -0700

For those of us who like to document our entire life with photos, it is important to learn how to backup our photos online. If your photos are only on your digital camera or only on your computer, you are risking disaster if something goes wrong or something is stolen. However, if you backup your photos online, you can be confident that your photos will last a lifetime.

How to share photos online

Jen Wolfe — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:30:00 -0700

Today, most people have digital cameras, which means they can download and store photos directly to a computer. Downloading images is as simple as plugging the camera into the computer, or using a card reader. However, if you still favor film, you can take your exposures to be processed and have them digitized as well. Of course, part of the fun in taking pictures is sharing them with friends and family.

Five ways to improve your photos

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:12:00 -0700

It never fails: you think you've set up the perfect shot. Your kids are clean and angelic-looking. Your husband is wearing a shirt with neither a beer logo nor stains. Your hair is not a giant ball of frizz and you put on a little mascara and lipstick. This photo is going to be absolutely perfect. Right?

How to retouch and renew your old pictures

Nancy J Price — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:33:00 -0700

Do your old photos look dingy, making it seem like you spent your childhood in an indistinct, bland world? Fortunately, with a few tech tools -- and even if you have little experience with photo editing software -- you can turn those olden days back into golden days in just a few minutes. Here's how to get started.

How to arrange a family photo wall

Suzi Milovanovic — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:37:00 -0700

Pictures give rooms a personalized sense of style and flair. If you're like most people, you probably have a horde of family photos waiting to escape from the confines of your computer or albums. With so many from which to choose, arranging pictures can sometimes be a daunting task. Here are some tips on how to organize those pictures and create your very own family photo wall.

How to look picture perfect in every photo

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:11:00 -0700

Here are some hair, makeup and clothing tips to get you perfectly photo-ready!

Mommy bloggers share their photography secrets

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:37:00 -0700

Want to take better photos? We asked mommy bloggers from around the Web to share their tips and tricks for taking great photos. These women take and share many fabulous photos every week, so they have plenty of expertise to offer! Here's a look.

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.

Look your best in family photos

Abbi Perets — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:28:00 -0700

Looking at your family photos should fill you with joy. Unfortunately, many of us instead cringe as we concentrate on only the flaws in our faces and figures. But you can enjoy your memories more if you follow these five tips for looking your best in photos.

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.

Should you have an engagement photo session?

OneWed.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:58:00 -0800

One wedding trend that's really taken off in the past few years is having an engagement photo session. Engagement photo sessions can range from a traditional studio session where a photographer takes pictures of you and your fiancÃ© sitting and standing together, to full-out fashion shoots. Here are a few things to think about when planning for your engagement photo session.

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.

Learn how to take great holiday photos

Abbi Perets — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:33:00 -0800

Holiday photo shoots can leave everyone feeling decidedly less-than-festive. But this year, you can do things differently. Check out our expert tips to save some money -- and capture memories you'll actually want to remember.

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.