“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” ―Marc Riboud
Photography isn’t something I’ve always appreciated. The lack of photos I’ve snapped (and posed for) proves my point. But something changed when I found a Sony a6000 camera under my tree in December.
Since then, I’ve spent many hours perusing sites to help in my efforts to take better family pictures, as well as blog photos. Many bloggers share how quality photography increased their readership by ridiculous numbers. We’re a visual bunch, aren’t we? It’s for this reason I’d like to share three of my favorite go-to sites when it comes to photography. {These are in no particular order.}
PinkPot
PinkPot – Chaitra has yet to fail when it comes to delivering eye-popping photographs on her blog — but it gets better! She shares tips on props, lighting, and how to snap high quality photos, whether it’s on your phone or your DSLR.
Mary Denman
Looking at Life Through the Lens of a Camera…Capturing One Moment at a Time – Mary Denman shares weekly tips on practical ways to take quality photographs of all sorts. Her site is ideal for beginners but her expertise behind a camera can’t help but offer even the most experienced photographers a takeaway.
Emma Davies
A Year With My Camera – Emma Davies offers a free photography workshop that’s well worth your time. She also hosts a Facebook group where we share a different photo every month, based on criteria she emails to members. It’s a hands-on approach to learning that easily enriches the way you approach the art of photography.
Learning how to take quality photos, whether through our phones, point and shoot cameras, or DSLR, enables us to capture irretrievable moments. The three sites mentioned above have been my go-to resources in recent months and I hope you’ll find them just as helpful. {Let me know!}
Is there a photography blog or other resource that’s helped to guarantee success with your photographs? If so, please share in the comment section below.
I find Mary’s site of enormous help too, Cathy. I remember the first year I went to Girl Scout Camp, back in the dark ages, I took lots of pictures only to discover when I got home I’d never taken off the lens cap! (small detail)
For those of us who are ignorant, like me, what is DSLR?
Oh, Ellen. You’re not alone! I’ve freaked out a couple of times because I thought something was wrong with the camera only to have Brian mosey across the room with a big grin on his face. Now I know when I see that grin, my lens cap is still on. ha! It’s nice to know I’m not alone.
Mary’s site is awesome. I’m glad it’s been helpful to you as well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Love the pic of the dial phone and smart phone together. Brilliant example of change.
Thanks, Ellen! I found the red phone at a local antique mall and to my surprise it was on sale so I decided to go for it. 🙂 We plan to use it for display in the future so it won’t go to waste. Thanks for noticing. You made my day.
Cathy, thanks so much for mentioning my blog. I’m so glad to know it helps!
I love the other two blogs you mentioned as well. Chaitra’s photography is so full of light. And I signed up for Emma’s course. It looks like fun!
Have a great day and thanks again! 🙂
You are so welcome, Mary. I knew this post wouldn’t be complete without it. Let me know how you like Emma’s course. We’ll have to go on a photography “trip” sometime. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I just signed up for A Year With My Camera My mom’s the photographer in the family (that girl’s got skills!), but I’d like to take better photos for my blog
Sweet! Keep me posted on your progress, Heather.