A review of the book "Photographing Childhood - The Image & The Memory by Lanola Kathleen Stone.

If you are taking photographs for a commercial reason, such as for a web site, stock photography, brochure or magazine, you need a model release. A model release lets the publisher know that the model knew they were being photographed and that you intended to use the photographs for commercial use.

Why invest in hundreds of dollars of canvas when you can create your own beautiful backgrounds for pictures? Inventive backdrops are as near as your closet, your backyard... or your desk lamp.

Lighting is one of the most important parts of photography. Whenever there isn’t enough natural light to take a photograph, you must improvise with additional light. A softbox is an invaluable tool for helping you to properly light your subject.

I have been asked by a friend to be her photographer for her upcoming wedding. I am almost as excited as the bride is for her wedding day, and I know that I will be able to face this challenge fully prepared. A little bit of preplanning and preparation will make sure that it is a success!

An iPhone can be a great substitution for a regular camera when you are kicking yourself for not having your camera with you. With all of the photo editing and sharing apps out there, you can snap your picture, make a few edits, and upload it to your favorite sharing site in just a few minutes!

Expanding your photography to include developing your own film is an exciting step in your art. Not only will you have the control of quality of your negatives, but it is cheaper than using a lab. You will be able to pick which negatives you want printed, saving on printing costs as well.

Part of the magic of photography is developing your own photos. It is a science that takes some practice, but well worth the effort. Learning to develop your film is the first step in creating your own darkroom.

I am beginning a challenge this year. One of my online photography friends posts pictures every day in her Photo-A-Day album. I think this is a wonderful challenge to try, and I challenge you to complete this one with me.

This time of year is one of the best times to experiment with lowlight photography. Christmas light displays make some amazing photographs. The colors and lights this time of year aren’t found the rest of the year, and it makes the usual challenge of finding a great shot not much of a challenge at