3 Things : playing with printing + a giveaway

Fave photo tip = Just Take Photos!!! Never be intimidated by all the great pics you see in mags, on the web, blogs, etc. Just click away...better than not having any!

First off, I think Donna Downey has printed on fabric with an inkjet before. I could be wrong, but you might want to hit her up for ideas (not that you haven't already thought of that). Second, my new thing to try is from the Inspired weekend. I am experimenting with transferring photos the way that Kal taught us in class. I am then coloring them and using those as accents to my pages instead of just photos. Really fun stuff!

I don't really have any good photo tips. I am always learning. But with the digital age that we are in, I definitely suggest taking TONS of pictures and you usually get a really good one. (I might have actually learned that from Ali :) That is what I try to do. Love this week's posts......you're awesome.

I keep my small Sony point and shoot in my purse at all times, so I'm ready whenever there is an opportunity for photos. When snapping my great-niece and -nephews, I'll often snap, snap, snap without pause or waiting for a 'pose.' Sometimes they're too blurry, but I've also gotten some really interesting pictures that way.
I've also learned to think about the story or stories while choosing what to shoot. Taking pictures of my great-nephew Bennett's first birthday party the other day, I caught a picture of Bennett pausing mid-crawl and looking up at big brother, Russell. No party stuff in sight. That picture won't be with the party layouts or mini-album, it will be put into a layout about looking up to big brother. So keep in mind other connections unrelated to the event you're taking pictures of.

I love to take pictures of my kids with their entire bodies fully engaged in whatever they are doing. I love natural shots that really show who they are and those amazing personalities that God has blessed us all with.

I love the idea of including words on photos or doing photo "film strips" like photo booths, but without Illustrator, it's gets hard. Any ideas on how to do these things, when you don't have the specific software people talk about would be helpful.
Chris SB

I really need to hand the camera to other people and ask them to take my photo. My 14 year old is a very good photographer, and he takes care to shoot flattering photos.

Photo tip: Spend 10 minutes a day in Photoshop adding brief journaling directly onto your favorite pics; gets the memories down while still fresh.

We just got a new puppy so I'm experimenting a lot with pictures of her - I love to take the unusual picture - close up of her little paws or whatever - just a different view. I love to try this when we are at get togethers - stepping away from the usual posed pics to get the unusal shots that make the memories that much more fun!
Amy

I want to work on taking photos from different angles and trying to get a different perspective. I have been trying more to get pictures from up high, or down low and to think about including negative space, where I could include journaling or words.

when photography kids get down on their level, photograph the everyday moments, the abstract, a great photo doesn't have to have the subject centred and smiling. Candid natural moments are always treasured.
I would like to play with depth of field more, and using words on my photos..
Thanks for the daily inspiration Ali.
Thanks,
Tara

I am so looking forward to this week. I need to get back to the basics which is my favorite part... the pictures and the story. I have become to focused on the extra goodies for the page. Thank you!!! I love your blog!!
Mary G

My favorite photo tip is to try a different perspective. It's amazing how the most ordinary things look so cool when you're looking at them from a different high or vantage point. I love to get up on my step ladder during sessions, or crawl on the ground. The view is pretty cool.

My big concern is storing the digital photos. Are they really safe on an external hard drive? Can that crash, too? And what about disks? i have most stored on websites like snapfish, too, but i have to keep using that service to keep them on there. i also need to scan all my mom' negatives, half of which are 110 film. i'm thinking about investing in a film scanner to make it go faster. Thanks for your inspiration! -Amy

my favorite photo tip is to take pictures at all different angles...get down on the ground, stand up on a chair, over a banister. Fun results
On the photo canvas problem...could you put a row of scotch tape along the edge to seal the canvas to the backing...maybe it will slide through easier and your printer will grab it rather than peel it back.
I dont know, maybe?

Without a doubt my favorite photos are the ones where the subjects are not looking directly into the camera. Interaction between sisters, animals and family...a father and daughter. I love profile shots where you capture emotion without knowing it. I try really hard to photograph a moment not just document time.

I want to be able to take my camera off auto and learn how to use it manually. The last few photos I have taken the flash off and I was surprised how good some of the photos were.

I noticed my two tips where already mentioned....but I agree to always carry a camera in your purse and taking photos from above is more flattering!!!

The thing I would really like to get better at regarding my photos is taking portraits. I LOVE taking pictures of nature and objects but am as good as I would like when it come to self and other peoples portraits.
Thanks for the chance to win some paper :)

I've been trying to avoid using my flash whenever possible & I love the results. I also try not to worry if I don't catch the perfect smile or if my "subject" (usually my 18 month old) isn't looking at the camera. The non-posed photos are becoming my favorites. :) Thanks for the fun giveaway opportunity!