Using Photoshop was life-changing for me, in terms of blog photography. Believe it or not, since I started using Photoshop I actually spend less time editing my photos. I think that editing is one of my favorite things to work on, actually- especially when I get to “save” a less-than-perfect photo. I find it very relaxing and soothing. The cool thing about both blogging and photography, is that you never stop learning. I actually cringe when I look at my photos from…
Blog Photography Styling + Affordable Props There are two things I wish I realized about photography when I started this blog. One: you have to fake till you make it. Two: you have to work with what you’ve got. There’s this one thing about blogging that really….. hmm how should I put it nicely.. irks me. It’s the idea that everything needs to be perfect. Including blog photography. It’s the idea that every blogger should live in a house with huge windows,…
Now that the temperatures are dropping and winter is coming the days are also getting shorter, which means that taking blog pictures can be a bit of a nightmare. Ever since the daylight savings time has ended a few weeks ago, my entire blog routine had to change. Up until then, I was able to get away with taking my blog photos as late as 5 or 6 pm. Not anymore. The weather is changing, too. This means that it’s…
Photography and beautiful images are a huge part of blogging. …
Tips for taking brighter photos It’s been a little while since we last talked Photography. Today, we’ll talk, once again, about taking bright photos- even when working with limited light sources. Looking at a lot of my own images, you might think that the space where I shoot is really bright and taking pictures is a breeze. Nothing could be further from the truth. I actually struggle at times quite a bit, because of how dark our home is. I…