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Camera Deals Abound &…..

Published on April 5, 2013 By Gordon Campbell

The price of digital camera technology continues to fall especially within the  “consumer” models and products.  Meanwhile the capabilities and picture quality of even pocket cameras continues to impress.  Just a hundred bucks or so gets you something worth toting around whether over to the beach or away on vacation.  Over the last week I [...]

Great New Camera Gear For 2013

Published on January 18, 2013 By Gordon Campbell

Hopefully everyone’s holiday season went well complete with lots of photography and maybe even a few new gadgets.  According to several blogs I read myself & will link to, new technology is focusing more and more on the consumer markets and smaller digicams or hybrid DSLRs.  Basically many non traditional cameras are coming with interchangeable [...]

How To Find Helpful Photography Info

Published on July 13, 2012 By Gordon Campbell

Have you ever wondered where to go for good info before and when you buy a new camera or how about where to look to help de- mystify the settings on the model you’ve purchased?  In virtually every photography class I teach these things come up and they did yesterday during a private lesson.  So [...]

Your Weekend Photography Tip: Free Photo Editing Programs

Published on June 1, 2012 By Gordon Campbell

This week a question came in about entry level or free photo editing software programs.  Anyone has attended one of my seminars knows that I’ve always been a fan of picnik.com but Google decided to sunset that product last month.  For those not ready for the standard bearers like Photoshop Elements & Lightroom, there are [...]

Creative Photography With Shutter Priority

Published on May 11, 2012 By Gordon Campbell

Ever wish you could stop the action only to experience the disappointment that comes with out of focus shots?  Or, would you like to produce those artsy photos you see of silky water or dramatic sports images?  One of the things I cover in lessons is the use of shutter priority.  What’s that mean?  Well, [...]

Avoid Red Eye, Envision Composition & more…

Published on October 21, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

How many times have you shot photos of friends and family only to find a bunch of fiery eyed shots?  Yea it can be corrected to a degree with photo editing software but how about avoiding it in the first place?  I usually specialize in outdoor photography but with several indoor jobs on the horizon [...]

Photograph Rural Florida

Published on August 22, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Ever feel like you need a change from scenic swaying palms and our outrageous sunsets along the Gulf Coast?  They’re great, zillions of tourists and residents alike can’t be wrong and we’re not but sometimes a change of scenery is just what the Dr. ordered.  Why not take pictures of old Florida? What’s to see? [...]

Photography Sales Abound

Published on August 5, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Attention Photographers… How’d you like to save a few bucks on wish list camera gear and attractive canvas prints? Through the products I’ve purchased and by means of my reading I’m lots of email lists from photography related companies.  Just this week, I received news of so many specials worth considering that I thought I’d [...]

Summertime Activities For Kids- How About Photography?

Published on June 13, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

How’s this for a photography tip?  How about a way to keep the kids busy this Summer with something Mom or Dad can feel good about and that won’t break the bank?  A camera could fit the bill nicely.   Ideas for teaching children to take pictures:   1- Forget the rules of composition and [...]

“3 Considerations Before You Buy a New Camera”…

Published on April 18, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… so you make a confident informed buying decision.  I’ve been getting a lot of questions that go something like this: “I want to buy a new camera, we’re going on a trip- what should I get?” Sound familiar? The answer?  It depends.  3 Tips For Buying a Camera: 1- The number one variable is [...]