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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? [...]

Birds of Florida, Sandwich Tern

Published on August 17, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

There’s an elegant little bird with a peculiar name.  When a Google searched failed to define the name’s history a quick check of my copy of Edward S. Gruson’s “Words for Birds” revealed that “Sandwich” is a “Latinized version of the English village where the first one was captured and scientifically documented”.  Nothing to do [...]

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 [...]

Tips For Easy Operation With Point and Shoot Cameras…

Published on June 17, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… make the menu work for you.  If you’ve just got back into photography and your digital camera is a Point and Shoot here are some ideas to simplify the settings for easy operation:                               1) Point and shoots/pocket cams are [...]

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 [...]

Digital Cameras, ‘Tis The Season…

Published on November 29, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

… for smart shopping and lots of discounts.  Recently I’ve fielded a few questions along the lines of “what camera should I buy”?  The answer while simple does have a lot of moving parts- buy the equipment that will help you take the type of pictures you prefer.  Under some conditions a pocket sized point [...]