Here are some tips for shooting successful pictures at the aquarium with nothing fancier than a compact camera.

The 4th of July is just a few days away so it’s time to think about the best ways to shoot pictures of fireworks.
The trick to shooting fireworks lies in a long exposure and a steady camera. If your camera is set to a short shutter speed or wiggles at all during the shot, [...]

I know I’m a little late in the game for this Father’s Day gift idea, but I’m sure you will understand that I had to keep this on the down-low until my husband got his framed photo last weekend (click photo to enlarge). But don’t worry, there are plenty of other special occasions where a [...]

Food photography is incredibly challenging. Here are some basic concepts for shooting food, and some resources for more information.

The Macro button is one of the most useful features of the compact camera, and it can also be a creative tool for shooting pictures of your baby or kiddos. Here’s how to do it…

Here are some ideas for taking great shots at night with your compact camera.

It’s the perfect time of year to showcase your flowers and garden in photographs. Here are some easy tips for making your flower pics leap off the page…

What is a bokeh, and why would you want to create it in your images? The term comes from the Japanese word that means “blur” or “fuzzy” and refers to the out-of-focus area in a photograph. Some definitions of the term say this blurry area in your photo is created by camera lens. I’m here [...]