Digital Photography Course

By Sharon Olivier

This article is a short photography course aimed at teaching you some of the basics of digital photography. Practice the photographic assignments to learn the techniques and ensure that you remember what you have learned.

1. Choosing a Neutral Background:

Choosing a good background can greatly enhance a picture. Try not to take photos in a cluttered room for example. Many a good photo has been ruined by an inappropriate background such as a kitchen with dirty dishes in the sink, or an unmade bed.

Take a look around your garden or house for a neutral background. A tree or plant with leaves is ideal, or if inside a neutral colored wall or closed curtains.

2. Blurring the Background:

If you have an slr camera, or one which enables you to change the aperture and camera speed, then choosing a wide aperture setting will help to blur the background. If you have a zoom lens, shooting from a reasonably short distance will achieve the same effect.

If your camera does not allow you to change the aperture, then you could blur the background of the photo on your computer afterward using photo processing software such as Photoshop.

3. Take note of the lighting around you:

Natural lighting is optimal to capture the correct tone and warmth of the skin. It is therefore best to take photos outdoors or near a window when shooting during the day. When outdoors you should position the subject in a way that light from the sun hits it from the side. Taking a photo with the sun behind the subject results in shadows, and the opposite results in a over-exposure and burnt out colors.

Find somewhere in your garden or house where in addition to the background being neutral, the light is not overly harsh from the sun, or where natural light is coming through a window.

4. Framing:

Take note of how you are framing the subject. If you would like to centre the subject then ensure that the camera is held at the correct angle and not slanted to either side. When taking photos of people (portraits) make sure you turn the camera on it's side so that you take the photo in "portrait" mode. Experiment with not centering the subject and having some "empty space" on the one side, especially if the background is attractive, ie a plant with leaves.

Find a subject and try taking photos of it by framing it differently each time. Also fill the frame with the subject and then take a photo from further away and see which effect you like best.

This can also be done after the photo has already been taken by cropping the photo in a photo processing software program like Photoshop. Try opening some existing photos and cropping them to make them look better or more interesting.

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Finding Inspiration and Getting Motivated to Use Your Digital Camera

By Peter Phun

As a photography instructor, if you were to ask, "What's toughest to teach in photography?", I'd have to answer, "How and where to find Inspiration or Motivation."

The concepts, the technical wizardry, the f-stops and so on, students will get. Some obviously faster than others. But eventually that stuff sinks in.

After all, there are only that many controls on the camera if you just stick with available light and a few lenses.

Lots of folks gravitate towards photography because it's relatively easy and inexpensive especially in the digital era.

But few stick around after the initial novelty of the equipment wears off. Those are the ones who tend to buy more gear than they really need.

For instance, the super-wide angle lens. Your view of the world looks neat the first time you mount that lens on your digital SLR.

You can see your toes when you shoot verticals. You can sort of see behind you.

But how often can you use it? Well, let me count the ways. In the gondola of a hot air balloon, in the cockpit of an airplane, for mounting it on the backboard of basket or any other tight quarters when you want to capture a shot remotely.

For most people that amounts to maybe 5 times a year tops and those are professionals. For the average amateur, it'll be like once a year. Rather than become a gear hound, concentrate on mastering and making the most of the gear you do have.

Concentrate of your content inside that viewfinder. Pay attention to lighting. Often great portraits can be done in simple settings. Concentrate of finding the nerve to go up to a complete stranger whom you find beautiful or good-looking and asking them to model for you.

If I wasn't a newspaper photographer in my previous life, I'd have to say I'm not comfortable doing that either. But having done that for almost 2 decades, establishing a rapport with a stranger is now easy.

They can only say, "No thanks."

The best advice I can give beginning photographers is to do some soul searching. Ask what subjects matter to you. If you are passionate about an activity or hobby, channel that passion creatively and use it to capture it visually.

I enjoy animals. I like dogs, so here I favor them as subjects.

You have to do projects that interest you.

Choose your subjects the way an artist with a brush does. You will seldom go wrong.

You'll be surprised how that insight you have translates to unique-looking images.

Without sounding like I'm tooting my own horn, my pilot training from a different lifetime ago, gives me a good appreciation of what to expect when shooting aerials.

Motion sickness aside, my previous experience helps because I am to communicate effectively with the pilot. I know to ask them to "bank," "slow to stall speeds" and etc.

There is a certain amount of drudgery even in the exciting world of photojournalism. I never believed I would tire of working at a newspaper but in the end, not having control over what my subjects were day-in and day-out, took its toll.

So the onus is on you, the photographer, to come up with great visual ideas.

See if these images give you a shot in the arm and inspire you. Peter Phun is an adjunct photography instructor at Riverside City College. He is a freelance photographer, web designer and stay at home dad. He previously worked as a staff photographer for 18 years at The Press-Enterprise, Southern California's 4th largest daily newspaper. Peter is the webmaster for the Mac user group in the Inland Empire. For more information about this Riverside based photographer, visit http://www.peterphun.com

A Beginners Shopping List for Digital Photography Equipment

Author: Bruce Rama

While it is very easy to spend lots of money on all the equipment that is available to the beginner in digital photography. You only need to get a few basic items to start learning how to take great photos. There are some essentials you need to have, like obviously a camera and a camera bag. Also items like batteries, memory, tripod, lenses and filters should also be on your shopping list. Below is a list of equipment you should consider when you want to get more out of shooting digitally.
A Camera. With the advances in digital technology, cameras have become feature packed. Cameras that range from simple point and shoot models to top professional level workhorses worth thousands. Features to look for in a camera are resolution, lens quality, image transfer mechanism, and wether you want goodie like movie modes or panoramic capture. The features and abilities of your basic digital camera has exploded over the recent years. So much so that with a little practice and the right equipment absolute beginners can take amazing photos.
An essential link in digital photography that is often underestimated by the beginner is your PC. Crunching data to process the photos you take with your digital camera takes a bit more processing power than just normal Word or Excel work. It is more RAM memory that is generally more useful than a faster processor. If you want to really get into image editing then you will have to spend a bit of time optimising your PC/laptop setup.
Digital cameras really chew through the batteries when you want to take a lot of photos. The best thing to do is buy several sets of rechargeable batteries, since they will pay for themselves in the long run. If you can, and I highly recommend it, buy an AC adapter from the camera vendor you bought your camera from. Use the AC adapter when you are doing tasks like transfering images to your laptop. Also when you are displaying your images on a TV if your camera has that ability.
When you are not using that camera it should be put snuggly away in a camera bag. Go for a camera bag that lets you arrange your equipment in a way that will protect them from damage. Water Proof! Most people take digital photos when on holidays in foreign locations and that can often make them targets for local thieves. So consider looking for a bag that doesn't look like it is holding camera gear.
If you want to get stunning close-ups or spectacular long-range landscape images, then a tripod is a must. Again approach the vendor that you bought the digital camera from for the right type of tripod for your camera. Most digital cameras today are light and small so the tripod does not have to be big or flashy, it just needs to hold that camera of yours steady.
Filters for your camera can reduce the effects of Glare. Consider purchasing lenses for extreme close-ups or wide-angle shots, that are beyond the range of the lens that came with your camera. Lenses and filters can lead your digital photography into all sorts of new directions.
A lot of beautiful moments can be captured and saved with the right type of digital camera equipment. A beginner does not have to shell out lots of money to enjoy taking digital photos. Some basic pieces and your imagination can lead to some breathtaking photos. As the technology becomes ever more accessible more and more people are taking up digital photography as a hobby.

About the Author:

Bruce Rama is a keen digital photographer and lover of all things gadgetry. Bruce has a website that provides advice to beginners of digtial photography, and outlines the best places to make purchases that don't hurt the hip pocket.

Environmental Portraiture - The Three Steps to Improve Your Images OUT OF SIGHT!

By Julie P Watson

Step One:

Location, location, location. I know, I know... that's three steps already. But believe me when I say that this is the first and most important step to getting the best results out of your photographic shoot. If you want to impress, you need to put in some time and effort. Think very carefully with the location when you go out, and do a little pre-planning. Research your subject, ask them questions, and look on the internet at their business, hobby or social interests to find what might be the most appropriate location. Just because this person lives near the beach, may not be enough reason to choose the beach as the location. They may be very much into wine tasting, and by asking and finding this out, they may just be over the moon if you offer to do the shoot either at a vineyard or in a winery. Study to find the best location and your job is made that much easier and your result will be stunning professional images.

This shows respect to your client and they will often refer prospective customers to you due to your diligence. Remember to charge accordingly with regard to how much time you put into each shoot. An executive wanting a shoot on site at a mine would need to be charged more than a neighbour wanting shots of his grandkids in the backyard, however; he is also going to need much more time spent before, during and after the shoot.

Step Two:

The lighting and artistic elements. I know, I'm cheating again. This is two things. But really, these two things work together in the location you choose. You see, photography is all about light and colour and tonality and you need to get to know the colour of the light, the quality of the light and the angle of the light. Are there any blotchy shadows? Is the light falling at the right time of day and at the right angles? So those are the artistic elements. They actually involve the light. That's the second step, checking for all those. Making sure that the subject is going to be complimented by all those elements.

You will often have many choices within an environment which allows you to move around a little to find the best lighting and artistic elements. Remember to always look around, including up, down, and behind you. It's not always the most obvious 'first' impression that will make the best shot. What is the light like around the corner or on the other side of a building/car/tree? What about a higher vantage point? Stay imaginative and don't rush. If you have put time into step one, you will be able to allow more time on site for this important step!

Step Three:

Positioning the person within the location. I bring my subject into the environment. So what I'm saying is that, in the old fashioned studio you would have a studio set up and you brought your subject into the studio. Well, it's kind of like that. I make the environment my studio and then the third step is where I bring my subject into it. And then position him and pose him. Make the body the right shape, the angle, the clothes, the props. Of course, you will have asked questions and researched in step one, so you know just what props the subject should bring! An important consideration here is to stick to one message. One clear and concise message.

Pre-visualise how you want some of the shot's to look before you get there and then see how they fit with the scene. If you have already imagined some of the shots, even sketched them, you will be way ahead of yourself when you get on site. Taking some sample shots with you is a great idea. Just have them there in case you need them. These can be either your own work from previous jobs or from magazines or templates. Some people need more instruction than others, and unless you know your subject really well, it is a good idea to have samples so you can actually show them how you want them to pose.

Don't be afraid to be a little assertive. Most people are expecting you to 'direct' the scene like a movie director. They need to be told what to do and if you are wishy-washy with your instructions they will see this as a lack of confidence. Time may also be a factor. If people have other commitments then you need to make sure you get the shots you need, as you need them and not by being rushed at the last minute. Discuss the time frame prior to the shoot (with the person paying) and then YOU control the entire photo shoot!

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Creative Uses For Your Vacation Photos

By John Huegel

Here are some tips for creating great items from your vacation photos.

Make a Book. Everyone has photo albums, but a coffee table book is a conversation piece. Blurb.com offers hardcover books with design templates that use your photos and text. In a couple hours you can design and proof a book that will arrive at your house in a couple of weeks. Better yet, you can order multiple copies for friends and relatives, and you can also offer the book for sale on the Blurb site if you wish.

DVD Slide Show. There are many products which will take your images and make a slide show with music. Consider a program that will move or zoom the images smoothly, allow you to put annotations, and choose music to coordinate with the slides. My program of choice is ProShow Gold for beginners, and ProShow Producer for professionals. Just don't get too wacky with the transitions...they get old quickly. And remember that you can't sell a DVD that has recorded music on it unless you have specific permission to do so.

Gift Cards. Using your home printer with the right card stock, you can take your images and produce professional quality note cards or greeting cards. Or you can do some web searching and let someone else print them for you. If you search for "press printed" products, you will receive professional quality cards, often with envelopes. These always please the recipient, as they are useful and a personal gift from you.

Scrap Booking. Start those scrapbooks! Take images and combine with souveniers, funky text and fonts, and create a homemade vacation journal that you will treasure forever. Local craft stores offer scrapbooking classes and supplies.

Coffee Mugs. Take that great image and put on a mug. Many web sites will take your image and produce mugs, coasters, puzzles and clothing products.

Canvas Prints. Have a truly wonderful image? Consider having it printed on canvas for wall display. The gallery wrap style is a frameless canvas where the image stretches around the sides of the mount. Web search for "gallery wrap canvas" and you'll see many sites that offer this service. They are not cheap, but the results are breathtaking!

Framed Gift Prints. Carefully edit, size and print your images. Purchase or make custom frames and give the resulting framed image as a gift. Your personal touch and time will be appreciated by your recipient.

Electronic Photo Frames. They are inexpensive and really neat. Download your edited images to a chip, add some music if desired, and load to one of these digital frames. It will play a slide show of your images with music. Also makes great gifts!

Screen Savers and Wallpaper. Your image editing program probably has a feature to change your windows wallpaper to use the current image. Just make sure it's sizes the proper proportions so that it is not stretched in any direction. Some built-in screen savers will make a photo slide show of files in a folder. Or you can get a program that will build a standalond screen saver that has your photos and which you can send to others to enjoy.

Mouse Pad. For a modest price, your images can be put on a mouse pad. There are many sites on the web which will do this for you.

Postage Stamps. Yes, you can now get official US postage stamps with your images on them.

Photo Sharing Sites. Put your photos out there for all (or some) to see and enjoy. Some sites will allow you to password protect photos if you are concerned with privacy.

Enjoy these tips and create some great products and memories!

John Huegel is a photographer in the Erie, Pennsylvania area who specializes in Seniors, Dance Studio, Families and other groups. He is active in many charitable and volunteer activities in the Erie area. His work can be seen at http://jhphotomusic.com

Better Wildlife Photos - Five Common Mistakes to Avoid

By Andrew Goodall

Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating, even for experienced photographers. While a great photo is something to treasure, the challenges of wildlife photography can leave beginners feeling a little lost.

"It was wonderful to be there, but this photo doesn't really do it justice." Does this sound familiar? Too often we have a great experience in nature, and even though we have our camera at the ready, we fail to get the shot. This is not because the camera lets us down; it is because in our rush to get a photo - any photo - we fall victim to any one of a number of mistakes that can ruin a good wildlife photography opportunity.

Here are five common mistakes in wildlife photography, and some simple tips to overcome them.

Mistake #1. Fail To Get Close Enough To The Subject. This is probably the most obvious mistake you can make. You may see a bird in a tree, but your photo turns out to be all tree and no bird. In wildlife photography, the 'less is more' approach is often best. Ask yourself what is important for your photo, and eliminate everything else. In most cases you are best to get as close as possible to the subject, and/or zoom in with your largest lens. This eliminates the distraction of the background so that the viewer's attention is entirely on the subject itself.

Mistake #4. Distracting Depth of Field. This is closely related to mistake #1. When you set your camera to automatic, you allow it to set your aperture and shutter speed settings for you. To get the best results, you need to make these decisions for yoursef. If you take your photos on a small aperture setting, you increase the depth of field around the subject, allowing the background to become more of a distraction. You are better to set the widest aperture setting you can. This narrows the depth of field, concentrating the focus on the animal. As an added bonus, it will also allow a faster shutter speed, which helps to freeze a moving subject.

Mistake #3. Get Too Close To The Subject. When the opportunity arises to get a good close-up, some people go a little too far. A good wildlife photo wants a little space around the subject, otherwise your composition can look cramped, with the animal squashed into a space where it doesn't quite fit.

In these situtions, try zooming back just a little, to allow a little 'headroom' around the animal. There should be at least a small amount of space above the head, and on each side. If the animal is facing to one side, adjust your composition so that there is a little more space in front of the subject than behind it. That way the animal will be looking into the picture, not at the edge of the frame.

Mistake #4. Poor Lighting. We all love to get out and about on sunny days, but these are not necessarily the best conditions for a good photo. Bright sunshine produces shadow where you many not want them; in particular across the face of the subject. In the middle of the day when the light shines from above, you can find that most of the face and all of the underside of the subject is lost in dark shadow.

The solution? If it is a sunny day, take your photos early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sun is at a lower angle. You will also find lower contrast and warmer colour in the light, adding character to the whole photo.

In many cases it is best to take your photos on a cloudy day, when the light is even and the contrast is low. This light can work best for some subjects by completely eliminating glare and heavy shadow.

Mistake #5. Bad Timing. Animals move, they blink, they turn their heads, they flap their wings...sometimes it seems they are on a mission to foil your best attempts at a good photo.

In every wildlife encounter, there are a thousand opportunities to take a bad photo, and maybe one or two opportunities to take a good photo. A nature photographer learns to be ready for that perfect moment.

This is a matter of patience and perserverence. You need to spend as much time as possible with your subject, and take a lot of photos. Expect most of them to be rubbish, but take delight in the good ones because they are hard to come by. In particular, watch the animal's movements and behaviour. The trick is to try to catch a moment that expresses something unique to set your photo apart from millions of others. You won't get that perfect shot every time, but when you do it is a moment to treasure.

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Buying a Digital Camera? 3 Vital Things You Need to Know First!

Most people when buying a digital camera really don't know what to look out for. Let's face it, most of us are not particularly tech savvy, so we have to rely upon what other supposedly tech savvy people advise us on. It really is essential that you know what you're buying when it comes to buying a digital camera, so in this article we will discuss the most important factors to lookout for and what to avoid.

Megapixels:

With the exception of the high-end professional digital cameras of 12 plus megapixels, the number of megapixels a digital camera is capable of generally speaking is the most important quality factor when it comes to how good your digital photos will come out. In the case of the high-end digital cameras the lenses themselves will also play a very important part.

When comparing digital cameras by the number of megapixels they are capable of, you will need to look closely at the small print on the digital camera or in the digital cameras manual. You may find that the camera is in reality capable of less megapixels then it leads you to believe.

For example some digital cameras will have in big print on the camera and or in its documentation say six megapixels, but underneath in small print it will say something like five megapixels enhanced to six using software. Basically this means that the camera is really only capable of five megapixels but the software in the camera will attempt to enhance the quality of the photos to six megapixels, this will never be as good as a true six megapixel camera.

How much zoom do you need?

You're going to have to decide just how much zoom your camera will need, for this think about the type of photography you want to take with the camera, if a lot of long-distance photos are going to be taken, obviously more zoom will be very useful.

There are two kinds of zoom, optical and digital. Optical zoom zooms in using lenses within the camera, so there will be no quality lost. Where as digital zoom on the other hand will simply make your pictures bigger and so will lose you are lot of picture quality. Here too many digital camera manufacturers will try to mislead buyers by stating the digital zoom in big letters, but only revealing that it is in fact digital zoom in small print underneath.

In my opinion digital zoom is about as useful as mud, I'd much rather not use digital zoom and instead digitally enlarged the picture at home on my PC. This way I would be able to see exactly how much picture quality I would be losing and I would still have the original picture at full quality.

The powersupply for your digital camera:

The powersupply is something greatly ignored when people buy digital cameras. People just don't consider it, yet when you think about it having a reliable power source for your digital camera is vital to make sure you don't ever run out of power right when you need your digital camera most.

AA and AAA batteries are the most common method used to power the lower end digital cameras. In many ways having this kind can be a good thing in that these batteries are cheap and easily replaceable at anytime.

Some lower end and most of the higher end digital cameras will only accept their own powersupply specifically made for that camera. These powersupplys are normally Lithium batteries and can be quite expensive. They will generally give you the advantage of lasting longer, however it is still wise to have at least one spare pack charged and ready to go with you at all times. When considering price on different cameras remember to take into account the added price for battery packs in the future.

A few digital cameras have the capability of being able to take both their own specific battery pack and normal AA or AAA rechargeable batteries you can find at any supermarket. If you take into account everything mentioned above when you compare digital cameras, you should have no problem in choosing a good camera for your usage. Also remember to check out on-line reviews as they will help you compare each camera.

This is especially important if you are buying a high-end digital camera, since as I have mentioned there are other factors such as the digital cameras lenses that will affect the quality of the pictures the digital camera takes.

One will see a Basic Digital Photography Guide here that contains anything from purchasing a camera to Digital Photography's Actual History.

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Black & White Photography Tips

Black and white photography was once thought of as being a thing of the past. Colour photography and technology were leading the way and everything became bright and bold. More recently, however, the art of the monochrome picture has been re-evaluated by many and has become a chosen format by some. By understanding some basic black and white photography tips it is surprising what a difference you can make.

There are some subjects that will always look better if photographed in colour. For example the starting grid of a Formula One race would look fairly lack lustre without the exciting race colours of the cars and drivers. Some scenes can look equally good, although very different, in both black and white and colour. Scenes such as a woodland, for example, can benefit from either format but the two pictures would have a very different feel. Some simple black and photography tips can ensure that you bring out the shade and shapes in your pictures and this will result in an added depth that is often missing with colours.

Portraits can be given a lovely timeless feel if taken in black and white. It is almost like losing one of your senses. If you shut your eyes you will find that you are able to hear better. It is similar with photography. If you take away the colours, you will tend to see more deeply into a face. Some black and photography tips regarding the taking of portraits include consideration of texture. It is best to have your subject dressed in plain clothes as too much pattern can draw the attention. However, add some texture to bring depth into the frame. This may mean in the background. Perhaps you could use a brick or stone wall as a back drop. Alternatively, you could use texture in the clothing. Try woollen sweaters in place of smooth cotton tee shirts.

Consider the content of your pictures and try to incorporate some interesting shapes. Either similar or contrasting shapes will create interest, but be careful to keep things simple and well constructed. Try to structure the shapes so that they have a relevance to each other. You can get some great black and white photography tips just by looking at others people's work and trying to evaluate their reasoning behind the construction of the shapes in their pictures.

Black and white photography tips, as well as advice on all aspects of the art, are available on the internet, very often freely. If you become interested and think that you would like to become involved in photography either as a hobby or as a profession, there are many courses available at colleges, often on a part time basis. You may also find that there is a photography club in your area where you can meet others with a similar interest and sometimes with work to exhibit.

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Get a Good Profit by Selling Puppy Pictures on the Internet

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Vanessa_A._Doctor]Vanessa A. Doctor

Do you know that you can earn a good profit by selling your puppy pictures online? Well, it's true. Rather than hiring their own photographer to take cute pictures of our canine pets, magazines and publishers are now combing the Internet for puppy pictures that they can use on their publication. Interested?

Use High Quality Image Only

If you want to start this line of business to get a good profit, then it's advisable to use only high-quality pictures of your pets. In fact, these Web surfers who purchase dog pictures are quite keen on getting the best that their money can buy. You need a good quality, high-end camera to take pictures of your pets. You might want to invest on the best camera in the market, instead of using a common digital camera to start you off.

When taking pictures, you need to pay attention to the various details that comes with photography. Decide on the setting, the background, as well as the poses you want your pet to have that will be a hit on the market. If you are having trouble taking photos on your own, then you might want to ask someone to entertain your pet while you take their photos.

Edit Your Pictures

You might want to edit your pictures using photo-editing software on your PC in order to get the best quality of dog photos before setting them up on the Web. Check out the brightness, possible noise that will destroy the quality of the image, and so on.

You might want to keep a raw copy of the image, since some of these individuals prefer to purchase an un-edited image so that they can apply the necessary changes that they will deem necessary to be used on their publication.

Set-up Your Web Site

Now that you have all the pictures you need for your online business, you need to come up with a site design and layout that will attract the interest of your customers. Since it's quite easy to save a picture from an online page, you might want to learn how to disable this feature to stop people from stealing your photos.

Put up a thumbnail picture of your dog picture to showcase them to your potential customers. Turn them into links so that your visitors can see the full-size photo to see if it's worthy enough to be purchased or not. Again, put in the necessary security feature to avoid photo theft. Vary the sizes that you offer to give them a wide selection to choose from http://anamigo.com -- Dog/Puppy Pictures

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Comparing Photo Sharing Providers

Are you looking for a provider that you can trust enough to host your pictures? There are a lot of options when it comes to sharing your photos online these days. So, how do you decide which one to use? Well, I have done a little digging to find some of the popular photo sharing hosts. Each company offers something a little different than the other, so I've highlighted some of their options to help you find the one that will best suit your needs.

Shutterfly

Shutterfly Studio® is free to organize, edit and share your photos. Family and friends can view your shared pictures and projects online without being a member. You can order your prints to have them delivered to your door, or pick them up at your local Target store in as little as an hour. Create your own photo book by choosing the layouts and background, then add your photos and journaling.

Kodak Gallery

Create a slideshow and email it to your family and friends, whom can easily view without being a member. They offer to print tons of stuff.

Picasa™

Now owned by Google

Organize your photos, make an album, add ratings, and password protect your collections. You can email your pictures, create a web album, slide show or even a movie. Easily post multiple photos into your blog.

Smugmug

There is an annual Fee. You have unlimited storage space, they securely backup your photos, you won't receive ads or spam, easily post photos in blogs & forums, add photos from your camera phone, have your own URL, create and join communities, create private share groups or just network with family and friends. You also have access to Tags, RSS feeds, APIs, and Ajax.

Snapfish

(a division of Hewlett Packard)

Secure & easy online photo sharing, free unlimited storage space, editing tools and software, wireless imaging service, plus over 80 personalized photo products.

Hooray™

Photo sharing with audio, Photo albums, Story Books, Greeting Cards and Photo Calendars.

My Photo Album

Free unlimited photo and video sharing, your own personal web address and 40 unique ways to share your memories. Personalize how you share with a different background, skins and frames, your friends don't have to joint to view your photos, have private and public album settings. Plus, printing options.

Smilebox™

With Smilebox™, you can create animated scrapbooks, photobooks, slideshows, postcards, and ecards for any occasion, and email them to anyone. Sign up for an account and they offer more. This site looks like a lot of fun and they play music.

Story of my Life™

Picaboo

If you're a little intimidated to try creating a scrapbook from scratch, you can try using this free software download and share your photo album with others or have it printed. It does take a few minutes to download, but it was easy to use.

They offer free space up to 250MB, you can purchase more space for a one time fee, which most is donated to a not-for-profit organization. You get your own website, which is secure and you can invite your friends and family to share your space. This is a community where you can write and organize your life story. If you're looking for something with a different pace, then this is it. This is a very personalized website, I recommend checking it out.

I hope you find this information helpful on your journey to finding a photo sharing provider! [http://freedigiscrapbooking.blogspot.com/ ]Free Digi Scrapbooking is a place where you can find free kits, tutorials, tips & tricks, inspiration, how-to guides and the latest news in digital scrapbooking.

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Simply The Best Digital SLR Camera - Period

By Chris Campbell

So, you've decided to make the jump from simple point and shoot cameras into the realm of SLR photography. If you've done any sort of research, your mind and eyeballs are probably reeling from an overload of information. Digital SLR photography, is one those hobbies that is rich with technological jargon. It gets worse, if your one of the perfectionist type that really likes to minutely analyze any major purchase . . . intent on getting the best digital SLR camera for your money. You could be in for a long bumpy ride. Today it's time to shorten that ride and smooth out the bumps.

Lets get right to it. It's very true, that the immense popularity of digital cameras (SLR and otherwise) and rapid technical advances have produced a glut of choices and features that can be bewildering to the average consumer. Those same trends have have also pushed manufactures and retail establishments to be highly competitive in both design and pricing. That's something that can only benefit the consumer. In a couple of ways actually. Not only do you have a bevy of choices, but the vast majority of those SLR choices are really good cameras. Long story short . . . it's hard to go wrong in this category. I'll make it even simpler for you. Pick any one of the following three digital SLR cameras, and you won't be disappointed. They are the Canon Digital Rebel XTi, the Nikon D40, and the Olympus Evolt E510. As of this writing, the 10 megapixels flavors for these cameras are all available for about $600. That includes a basic kit lens. That feels like highway robbery, compared to the $1000 I paid for a good point and shoot digital just a few years back.

When looking for the best digital SLR camera you can find, the important word to remember is "YOU". Ask a dozen camera enthusiasts why they their favourite camera is their favourite, and you likely get a dozen answers. Every photographer takes pictures for different reasons, values different attributes in the finished pictures, and handles a camera differently. And so will you. A good hands-on exercise before making your final selection, would be to go to a speciality camera store with lots of models on hand, during a non busy time. Try out as many models as you can, taking pictures of people, things, shadows, and any odd lighting areas of the store you can. Try different lenses to. Have lots of questions for the sales people, but take their answers with a grain of salt. They are sales people after all. The actual experience of handling and using the camera should be your final factor in making your decision. Not specifications like burst mode, megapixels, ISO, or sensor size. The best digital camera, is the one that enables YOU to take the best pictures you can.

Still feel a need to look some more? That's fine. Like I said there are a crazy number of choices when it comes to digital SLRs. It never hurts to take a peek into what Canon, Nikon, Olympus and others are offering as the latest and greatest SLR cameras. Just remember, the more time you spend looking for a camera, the less time you spend taking pictures.

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