I’ve had more than a few frantic phone calls this week from friends and family looking for photo gift advice. In the spirit of giving and sharing I’ve compiled a list on Amazon ranging from $20 on up. There is still time to order and receive before Christmas. Get this “to do” item off your list and start the holiday party! And P.S. – you’re welcome Maria, Karen, Faye, Scott, Wes, Jeff, and Bean 
I’m getting ready to go to PMA 2009 (March 3-5 in Las Vegas) and I’m so excited! The Photo Marketing Association trade show is a great place for photo retailers, professional photographers, and educators to learn about the hottest imaging products for the year. Last year I visited a few of my favorite booths and decided to create a video so you can see some of the cool stuff I found in 2008. Thanks to my producer, Michael Welch, for shooting and editing this video for me.
Megapixels are a consideration when shopping for a digital camera, but megapixel count alone is not the answer to producing a great looking image. I’ve found that more people are interested in learning about the other features camera manufacturers are providing. Following are a few:
If you would like your weekend soccer-match images of the kids to look more like Sports Illustrated than just a regular snapshot, you need to understand the benefits of using various lenses.
