Artful or Dumped?
By Tammy M". . . did you artfully arrange all the stuff from your purse or did you just dump it out? . . ."
So I tested out the two different methods and this is what I found:
Camera Tutorial
By Tammy MThe weather wasn't great, but we had fun anyway. Our youngest and my hubby were on a band trip, which sounded like way to much fun. Our oldest and I spent Friday (day off from school) shopping for clothes and groceries, you know the necessities of life.
On Saturday, my cousin, who is a pediatrician in Arizona, came for a visit. It was so great to spend some time with him. He is also a photographer in his spare time. I was showing him my new camera and he
Sweetness and Sleeplessness
By Tammy MI capture it this morning while I was feeding his older brother breakfast. Is that not one of the most kissable faces ever?
I Am A Lucky Girl
By Tammy MWelcome to all of our new members! I am very honored that you have decided to join us here and hope that I can help inspire you in your scrapbooking.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me directly by sending me a message (click my name on the top of this blog post and then click "send message")
Yesterday was one of the best days so far of 2010 (I know there is lots to come, but in the first 14 it rates up there)
I was very surprised - speechless is more like it, when I discovered that
Upgrade Your Camera For Scrapbook Layouts That Pop
By Tammy MAlthough scrapbooking is about the 'story of our life', everyone knows that without photos, it would be more difficult. Photos are truly at the heart of scrapbooking, and the better photos you have, the more motivated you are to create beautiful pages and products. And what better way is there to get great photos than with a great camera? Sure you might have a decent camera, but how easy is it to use, how many great shots do you end up with for all the ones you throw away, and how versatile is your camera with regard to close ups, night shots, and action? Perhaps it’s time you upgraded your camera!
Photos of the Picture Taker
By Tracy EAs a mom I'm usually the one behind the camera taking the pictures, so I'm rarely in them, especially with the munchkins. I can't believe how exciting it is to have these treasured photos now. I've already got a couple on display in frames and I plan to scrapbook some more. One of my favorites is with me and my son cuddled up on the green lawn. Can't wait to make a page with it - it turned out soooo good.
Making Peace With My Camera And My Photography Skills, Or Lack There Of
By Tammy MWell I have been challenged this summer by my younger cousin. Well he doesn't know about it yet, but it is still a challenge :).
First Day of School
By Tracy EI'm also looking forward to taking that "first day of school" picture in the same spot as last year. I can't wait to compare it to the year before and see how much the kids have grown and then scrapbook it . . .
Taking Cool Pictures
By Tracy ENow, I still don't know or understand much of what my camera has to offer me, but what I do think about now is creative photography. I no longer just take pictures of people, I also take pictures of objects and nature. I try to use the rule of 3rds and get closer to my subject to cut out distracting backgrounds. I also like the technique of taking pictures of people from slightly above them. People tend to look better when looking slightly up than from face on. It gives a neat perspective from the lens too.
Even my husband got into the mode. So now when he takes pictures he keeps scrapbooking layouts in mind for me. For instance, when we were at Disney World's Animal Kingdom, our son had a lot of fun playing on some African drums that were there. My husband took many shots of our son playing the drums, but he also took photos of the drum display and the sign above it. They looked very artsy and worked awesome on my layout.
I still have much I want to learn about photography and would like to take a class some day. But for now I'm enjoying what I do know and love playing around with my camera. Oh the joys of digital photography!
Cheers!
Tracy
Preparing For The Season In A Winter Wonderland
By Tammy MHappy Winter everyone! I know I am a few days early for the 'official' day on December 22, however, with all the snow and the temperatures dropping, I couldn't resist!
This wasn't our first snowfall of the season, but I believe this one will be here for a while. This photo was taken out my kitchen window. It's a little gray, but I love how the snow is clinging to the branches like a blanket. I always like snow on the bare trees. I hate to see it turn bitter cold and the trees not have their 'blanket'.
As I sit here with my hot chocolate and wrapping paper - (almost done), I reflect on our traditions of this wonderful season. There are cookies to be made, meals to plan, friends and family to enjoy and games to be played just name a few.
The kids are out of school in a few more days and we can hardly wait to celebrate this Christmas season. They are counting the hours - literally.
I will spend this week finalizing a few plans, baking and cleaning up stuff on my desk so I can relax through the season. I also make sure I have taken photos of the 'process' of getting ready for the holidays. For me these photos can hold some of the best memories and the spirit of the season.
Don't forget to have your camera ready, fresh batteries and your memory card downloaded regularly. You don't want to be caught without it when the perfect moment arrives. If you would like some tips on taking some great holiday photos visit the photography section in the forum. If you have a tip or question be sure to add it while you are there.
Staying Warm,
Tammy Morales
Your Scrapbook Coach
