DIY: How to Make a Light-Box for Photography Using PVC Pipe

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Cat has inspired me to work on my photos for my food blog.  Having good lighting is essential and in my house, there is zero.none.zilch.  I was havin’ to open the front door, lug a table over, place white board down and pray nobody opened the door to let the Texas wind blow it all [...]

Photo Nuts and Shots – Tools & Techniques

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I promoted the Photo Nuts and Bolts a long time ago because it had a plethora of information that was truly helpful.  I’m proud to share another brand new ebook from the fine folks over at Digital Photography School, called Photo Nuts and Shots – Tools & Techniques! WHAT’S INSIDE? Photo Nuts and Shots is [...]

A Hot Coors Light

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I’m taking advantage of this new D90 that Nikon sent me. It’s definitely different than my dinosaur D70s but I love all the changes and extras on it. While at a recent ugly sweater party, I snapped a photo of this Coors Light can in the fire. I thought it made a pretty picture. I [...]

Preserving 2010 Photo Favorites {Giveaway}

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2010 is almost over and with that, I find myself reflecting on the things I’ve experienced and accomplished throughout the year.  It’s been a great year, however, I did find myself having mental exhaustion that affected me offline and on.  It wasn’t until recently that I nursed that exhaustion and so now, with a fresh [...]

Name that Blogger

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It’s Wordless Wednesday. This blogger has about 50,000 subscribers, a few kiddos, and looks fab in a wet suit!! Name that blogger!

Photo Nuts and Bolts – Know Your Camera and Improve Your Photos

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Update: I am looking at this ebook and wowed with all the info and photo tutorials. EXCELLENT!  OH, and the pocket guide is sooooooo handy! I just printed it to keep with me at all times. Just released from DPS, is this fabulous ebook, Photo Nuts and Bolts, that compiles excellent tips and help for [...]

Just Clickin’ with Women Who Love Photography

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Whether you’re a photography buff or hobbyist at heart, I have the perfect community for you to be a part of;  Clickin Moms.  Not just for moms mind you but for all women who share the same passion for photography. When you arrive to their site, you are in awe of the breathtaking, endearing photos [...]

Simple Moments

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I’m not online as much as before and with good reason; it’s to enjoy living, family, and the simple moments that you might not see as meaningful but I do. Truett loves Max. He goes down the slide with him, sometimes pushing him down.  He acts like he’s shoeing him.  He chases him and pulls [...]

Patrick the Leafhopper

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Blue Ribbon Photos, Photography Contest – Sapphire

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It’s time for another round of the  Blue Ribbon Photos contest.  I am loving what people are submitting for their photo entries in each theme! Can’t wait to see what everyone does for the theme this month!  I’ve been working hard to gather sponsors up for you guys which is why the contest was absent [...]

1000+ Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Presets, Tutorials and Brushes

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As many of you know, photography is a passion of mine and lately, I’m craving it more and more. While I’m not a huge fan of overly processed photos, at least not on every single photo, I do like to pick some favorites and play with them in Adobe Photoshop. I thought it would be [...]

Faces – Blue Ribbon Winner

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So sorry for the delay folks. I never expected July to be so hectic! Man there were some GREAT entries with this theme!! I am so glad that I didn’t have to choose the winner this time around because I would not have been able to do it!  A couple of my favorites are this [...]

Just Like Dad

I don’t go very often when the guys are working so closely with the cows because I have terrible allergies when I get around them.  I know huh..married to a cowboy and allergic to cows and horse hair. geez. Anyways, little man loves to be with dad and becomes quite the helper during the works.  [...]

Vintage Days, Vintage Looks

My husband and son were meant to live back in the olden days.  Not this gal tho, no sir-ree!  I just assume to live in the day of the iphone and airplanes. Anyways, don’t cowboys and their gear just look better vintage style?  It’s like it takes you back to those John Wayne days, the [...]

Blue Ribbon Photos, Photography Contest – Faces

It’s time for the second Blue Ribbon Photos contest.  The first one was a great success and I can’t wait to see what everyone does for the theme this month!  I’ve been working hard to gather sponsors up for you guys which is why the contest was absent last month. It’s good to go from [...]