I’m excited to share this with you – my first course with the fabulous online-training site, Lynda.com! This course is geared towards the photo-beginner and provides some super simple ways to create beautiful photos in natural light. Whether you’re just starting out in photography or simply brushing up on your natural light shooting skills, I think you’ll find it to be an illuminating experience 
Click HERE for a FREE 7-day trial to Lynda.com
Here’s a great idea to liven up any party or event – shoot pictures on green screen! You can set up the easy-to-use green screen backdrop virtually anywhere, then just pop them into the included Photo Illusions software for instant composite photos. Fast, fun, and affordable – your party will be a hit! Here are just a few images I created using the Erin Manning Creation Kit.
Watch this video and I’ll show you how I did it.
Learn how to photograph action sports shots of your family using a fast shutter speed, good lighting, and the right background. I’ll also show you how the right memory card is super important when capturing the action.
This Digital Photography 101 DVD contains 21 short videos designed to entertain, educate, and inspire. The content is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast and makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!
Here’s one of the videos from the DVD:
Memory Cards – What to Look for and How to Use Them
Learn how to light kids at home and capture real moments!
Most people are happier when they are doing things they like to do or spending time with people they care about. When photographing kids, include their friends, family, pets, or toys and watch the fun begin.
Erin Manning’s NEW Digital Photography 101 DVD
Are your pictures looking a little…blah? Are you overwhelmed with all your camera options? Would you like to know more about the light and composing a good shot? Do those “techie” videos make your brain turn off and your eyes glaze over? You’re in the right place. This DVD is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast. It also makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!
My friends at Write.Click.Scrapbook included me in their latest guest blog post to share my personal photography philosophy. The intent is to inspire you and ignite your creativity! Click HERE to read the post.
“I believe that kids should be kids. Give them something to play with and watch the magical moments unfold.”
Whether you’re gathering for a family reunion, celebrating a birthday, or capturing your favorite sports team, a group photo is always a good idea. The problem is, a successful group photograph can be a challenge for even the most experienced photographer – from impatient subjects, to closed eyes, bored expressions, bad light, and blurry images, what’s a person to do? Don’t worry, with a few tips and a little practice you’ll feel confident about directing the group and your pictures will look fabulous.
The three main areas we covered in my Digital 101 class at BlogHer were light, composition, and authenticity. My talented students picked up on the lessons very quickly and either found prior photos that would be appropriate or created new ones for submission into my BlogHer Photo Contest. After much deliberation the winners are…. drum roll please!
First Prize – Bridget Ivey aka QueenofHaddock
Very beautiful. I love the late afternoon quality of light and the timeless feel to the image. A candid shot often incorporates a person in a personal moment, unaware of the camera, and you’ve captured this moment as if it’s a memory the viewer is experiencing. You won a F.J. Westcott 42″ 6-in-1 Reflector Kit!
Second Prize – Cindy Streams aka CityStreams
This little boy looks so sweet and the image really tells a story. You’ve created a compelling composition with him in the foreground and the family visible, but blurred in the background. His expression is very authentic….as if he’s excited and proud to have a new baby in the family. You won $50 worth of Digital Photography Titles from Wiley!
Third Prize – Tara Gerner-Ziegmont aka FeelsLikeHomeBlog
Great shot! The color is vibrant, the composition interesting – nice use of the rule of thirds and the angle creates energy in the image. You won a dSLR Gorillapod from Joby!
Honorable Mention – Virginia DeBolt aka Veesees
The relationship between Mother and child evokes a warm and fuzzy feeling and the S-curve of the hand and little baby foot creates an interesting composition. Nice job. You won a Gorillapod Original from Joby!
Remember that all my BlogHer students win a premium subscription ($40 value) to Club Smilebox. Email me for details.
Thank you to everyone who participated! I enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to seeing more of your wonderful images online.
