Celebrate Every Day
I started blogging in 2007. Over the last eight years, I’ve amassed a ridiculous number of photos. I am constantly snapping quick pics on my iPhone, shooting images for a blog post and, more recently, I’ve added a pretty hefty catalog of videos saved from my daily chats on Periscope. The problem? Photos everywhere – they were saved on my computer,… Read More
In the quest to get the perfect photos, a lot of people stress over backgrounds. I see why- but I am going to let a big, huge secret out of the bag. I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to my backgrounds. In fact, most of the backgrounds I use for blog photography are objects around my house- my… Read More
The #1 question of all time I get when talking about DSLR’s is “I am going to xyz place…. what lenses should I bring?”. Because let’s face it, nobody wants to haul around a camera bag larger than a suitcase when on vacation. Especially if you are at a conference where you will be shaking hands, grabbing swag, eating… Read More
One of the biggest frustrations bloggers and photographers face is lighting. It can be tricky to get the subject of a photograph to look radiant, have their colors stand out and shine, and illuminate details effortlessly in front of a camera’s lens. Luckily, I have a fabulous quick, free trick to brighter photos – all you have to do… Read More
I LOVE my 50mm lens. It allows me to photograph things in low light, it creates a wonderful, softly blurred background that is perfect for craft and food shots, and it was really inexpensive (as far as lenses go). The only negative thing I hear constantly from bloggers using a fixed point lens like a 50mm is that they… Read More
Do you ever wonder how to get great images on your camera where the background is blurry? Want to take a photo indoors but the light is too low? Then you need to learn all about aperture for bloggers! Aperture is the opening size that your camera’s lens lets light in with. What is Aperture? This post will help you… Read More
Editor’s note: I am so excited to introduce you to Courtney, from Sweet C’s Designs, who’s joining me here at Snap as a regular contributor. Courtney’s site is full of amazing crafts and DIY projects and recipes, but around here she will be sharing her AMAZING photography skills! Please show her your love. xoxo Tauni Hi everyone! I’m Courtney, from Sweet C’s… Read More
I am already fondly referred to as “the paparazzi” at my house, but I ALWAYS feel like I can use more photos of the every day. So this summer, I decided to create some fun photo prompts that would give me a reason to shoot and the kids a reason to smile… The photo prompts I created document everything from the… Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I asked what burning questions you still have about improving your photography. One question that came up multiple times was after you own a nice camera, what tools are most helpful. Today we’ve invited Emilie, one of our SNAP! instructors and owner of Photo by Emilie, to address your question. 5 Tools to Improve Your… Read More
Learning how to take great photos is one of the best thing you can do grow and improve your blog. Since your readers can see or touch your creations in person, great photos communicate a projects value and its most important details. During the next 30-days we will be featuring some fun photo tips and tricks, as well as hosting… Read More
I have had such fun introducing you to our new contributing bloggers this week! Monday you met Holly, our party contributor. She shared the amazing Valentine’s Day Edible Topiary. Then on Tuesday, Kendra shared a great tutorial on how to add threaded comments to Blogger sites. Today I get to introduce you to another friend…I adore her and I think you… Read More