If you're looking for a fun photo project for your family, night photography is a fun option for dads and kids. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy shares some photography tips on how to create cool images with your kids. Using sparklers, glow sticks, and flashlights and a few camera shutter and flash tricks, you can create some fun pictures. Check out how to create ghost … [Read more...] about Dad TV: Night photography with your kids
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Dad TV: Backing up your Digital Family Photos
Family photos taken with a digital camera are some of the most treasured items for dads and moms. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Troy discuss how you can archive digital photos, as well as how to backup the files to keep them safe. How often should you upload your digital pictures from your camera to the computer? Should you transfer the files to a hard drive? … [Read more...] about Dad TV: Backing up your Digital Family Photos
Ten tips for making great photo greeting cards for the holidays
If you want your family’s photo greeting card to impress your friends this holiday season, here are 10 helpful suggestions from professional photographers Michele and Tom Grimm, authors of a brand new handbook, The Basic Book of Digital Photography. Plan Ahead. Eye-catching photos take some thought, so envision the card you want to send before you take any pictures. … [Read more...] about Ten tips for making great photo greeting cards for the holidays
How to take a great holiday photo of your kids or baby
Christmas (ugh!) will be here before you know it, so let me be the first to suggest taking that photo this weekend instead of waiting until late November. Our budget doesn't allow a pro photographer this year and I like to think of myself as pretty handy with a camera. I know at least I can take a picture as well as the photo guy at the department store. With new digital … [Read more...] about How to take a great holiday photo of your kids or baby
Five smart ways to save your kids’ artwork
1. Frame it! The obvious choice, but sometime it's too big a hassle, especially when the art is coming in by the bagful at the end of every week. Another option is wall appliqués like Kitsch artwork frames ($36) which make it easy to "frame" art on the wall and change it out depending on your feeling. A few other options like this are available, but make sure the openings are … [Read more...] about Five smart ways to save your kids’ artwork