If you're not familiar with all the technicalities of photography you might find it challenging to get professional looking photos. I remember my Photography 101 class in college. My instructor wasn't afraid to tell me that I needed to work on my photography skills. Over the years and after much practice and many tips from the experts, I have come to love photography. When I get the time, I love to go out and photograph the world around me.

Digital Photo Academy has some wonderful tips (and visuals) for taking taking portraits of children, pets, and family at home. Click here to check it out.

Here are my pictures from the weekend. The picture of the little boy was taken by my soon-to-be sister-in-law.







Creative Prompt: Take an hour or more and spend some time with your camera. Take photos of the little details you see around you that you sometimes overlook. Scrap a layout or mini-album about your world at present.

note: you don't have to have an expensive, professional camera to take great photos. I use a Sony Cyber-shot, point and shoot camera for all of my pictures and get great results.

christy