3 Things : playing with printing + a giveaway

omgosh, woman! What a wealth of ideas!!! I am notorious for having too many notebooks! I have a husband and four kids so can you imagine?? I am so excited about this series you are doing this week. I have not always been consistent in my journal-keeping. Your ideas have truly inspired me and I am definitely going to set some of them in motion. Awesome post.

My fave photo tip - - the best photos are taken when you least expect it. I almost feel bad not taking my kids to a photography studio around their birthday, but I really do believe in that very popular "candid shot." Stop trying to create the perfect atmosphere!
Having said that, try to keep in mind the BACKGROUND - - it really is the one thing you can manipulate (sort of - LOL!).

Now that almost everybody is shooting digital my favorite advice is to take a ton of photos. It gives you the chance to examine the photos to determine what you like and don't like.
I also believe in getting closer to your subject.

I love working with vellum on greeting cards...I usually print a photo on it, to give the card a hazy effect.

Always wanting to try new techiniques. Thank you Ali for always thinking and sharing your ideas.

my tip is the same as many others...ALWAYS have your camera with you! I LOVE how more in tune I am with my surroundings knowing I have my camera and can take it out at any time I see something I want to capture and remember forever!

I want to work on taking more photos of everyday things. I'm always so caught up in the "events" that I forget the daily things that happen all the time.
Just taking more photos in general is something I need to work on, too.
I usually have my camera with me, but I don't always take it out. I really need to work on that one.

My favorite photo tip is to hold the camera up high when taking self-portraits -- it minimizes chins! Also, just to take more self-portraits. Now I feel like I'm in my family photos SO much more.

My favorite photo tip is to hold the camera up high when taking self-portraits -- it minimizes chins! Also, just to take more self-portraits. Now I feel like I'm in my family photos SO much more.

My goal with photography is to be able to take a picture as close to what I see with my eye. Some days this is a struggle and other days I'm spot on. Loving this weekly feature.

I just thought I'd tell you that I use an HP printer and I also use printable photo paper alot for my quilting/fabric projects. Try another brand. I've only used the EQ brand once and didn't have a problem, but I prefer to use june tailor brand or printed treasures! Good luck!

I am a complete amateur with photography and still using a digital point and shoot, but my current obsession is the macro setting. I use it for absolutely everything and love how easy it makes the blurred distance/close focal point thing.

This is the best blog week ever!

I really need to work on simply taking more pictures. There are many occasions where I will have the camera but forget to use it. Really want to work on that.

The printing on vellum appeals to me. I haven't ventured passed photo paper at this point so that would be a good and seemingly easy start.

I need to work on taking my camera with me every time I leave the house. I have tried printing pictures on vellum, love the way it looks! Thanks for doing the topic of journaling, that is what gives me the most trouble.

I tend to keep the flash off -- and use natural light, even in the house. My night flash photos are always awful.
Macro mode is another fav. of mine.
Amy

Thanks for all the inspiration. I love your blog!

My suggestion to taking good pictures of your kids would be to take lots of them and outdoor pictures are always nice.
I am loving everything about word + photo!
Thanks,
De Anne

I have a 2 month old and have learned to keep a camera close by at all times. You just never know when the perfect shot will redeem itself. Also, I make my husband pick up the camera now and then. Nothing like the veiw from a guys eye. He has a pretty good one too!
Thanks for all the inspiration!!