Photography as a High School Elective
Photography as a High School Elective explores how to incorporate photography into your child’s schooling and count it as an elective. Includes help for planning and suggested resources. From Starts At Eight
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Homeschool Lessons on the Hiking Trail
Including Homeschool Lessons on the Hiking Trail is a great way to not only get up and out in the fresh air, but to include both exercise and learning along the way! If there’s one thing homeschooling parents know, it’s that diverse learning strategies can mix up their time spent studying and be some of […]
Photography For Teenagers As A Creative Outlet
Photography can be an excellent means to express oneself and relax. Although serious photographers and image editors can wind up spending a great deal of money to develop works of art, your teenager can get started right away. Using nothing more than the camera that is on his or her smartphone and the right image […]
Top 10 Free Photo Editing Options
With the growing popularity of Pinterest it is becoming increasingly important to have eye catching photos as a feature on your blog. We all are not equipped either with the skill to use or the budget to spend large amounts of money on products like Photoshop. Instead I have compiled a list of free web […]
The Life of George Eastman ~ Founder of Eastman Kodak Company
My dad worked for the Eastman Kodak Company for over 40 years. Not only was I was born and raised in Rochester, New York, but my home is still in Rochester, New York and my parents still live in the house I was born in. The image you see above contains items from my dad’s […]
Three Simple Tips for Better Photos
The Monthly theme this month is “What is your favorite tip?” Whether it’s for home schooling, house work, traveling, planning a party, or whatever you think of! Maybe your favorite tip is just the thing someone else is looking for and can incorporate in their lives… May is full of flowers and A New Beginning:). […]
Playing with Cameras & Settings ~ Canon EOS Rebel T1i & Canon 7D
I am currently taking a photography workshop. My goal is to be able to comfortably shoot in manual (or Av/Tv) all the time. The workshop has also renewed my sense of want for a new camera and lens. I currently have a Canon Rebel T1i and two lenses: a Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, and […]
30 Day Photography Challenge ~ Days 3-7
Onwards and upwards (literally) with the Photography Challenge! Day three….clouds. The bad news is that even though it was a cold, dreary day, I couldn’t really find any distinguishable clouds. Just a whole lot of gray, depressing sky. So of course, I cheated a little and waited until the next day. Luckily for me the […]
30 Day Photography Challenge: 2/1 – 3/1
Alright, so here I go again with another photo challenge. It seems as though my dear friend Shana is always getting me into these things! The problem is I have a hard time finishing them! This one is 30 days, 1 photo a day, with a given theme. The part that made me agree to […]
Wordless (almost) Wednesday ~ Wedding
The futures so bright, I gotta wear shades! . . . . . . I now present to you, Mr & Mrs…… . . . . . . . . . . . The “money” shot! Love this one! . . Love this one for the sweet looks from the onlookers in the tree! What […]
Wordless (almost) Wednesday ~ Lilac Festival
We made a trip to the Lilac Festival to check out the flowers. I was thrilled to get a couple of great portrait opportunities. Wish we had not been with other people and had Chloe with us as I could have taken a fantastic photo of the three kids together! . . . . .