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Aug 8, Using Picasa And Facebook

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:26:36 GMT

I have a question regarding using Picasa 3 with Facebook. When I click on my facebook profile photo, and click edit, I don't see anything at all. The

Jul 19, Choosing A Digital Camera | Buying A Camera And Advice

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:58:41 GMT

What features should you look for when choosing a digital camera? First decide on what type of photography you will be doing. Then read about the different features and what you may or may not need.

Jul 19, Digital Photo Tips | Digital Photography Information

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:57:44 GMT

Here are lots of digital photo tips that will help you with such things as taking better pictures and buying a camera. Know the differences between Point and Shoot Cameras and D-SLR cameras, camera shutter speeds, and so on.

Dec 16, Photo Editing Programs | Photo Editing Software

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:02:20 GMT

There are many photo editing programs and software. Quite a few of them are free, while others you must pay for. Some of the free ones are excellent.

Dec 16, Some Digital Camera Choices

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:47:55 GMT

Here's an excellent camera, the Canon Powershot G11, with a top review from DP Review around $440.
28-140mm (slightly wide angle and 5x optical zoom too).
Canon Powershot G11 But also consider the hybrid cameras, which are a cross between a point and shoot and DSLR. There are just a few out now and they offer better image quality without the weight of a traditional DSLR.
Hybrid Cameras

Dec 12, Beautiful Birds Photos

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:48:11 GMT

I can across this blog with these lovely bird photos. I love the colors and details that were captured. http://www.mattlathamphotography.com/

Dec 11, Top Cameras | Entry DSLR Digital Cameras

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:34:29 GMT

If you are looking for a digital camera as a gift or for yourself, have you considered an entry level DSLR? These are more sophisticated cameras, but have come down in price quite a bit! Entry DLSR Cameras On the other hand, if you would like another type, such as those that are inexpensive, wide angle cameras, point and shoot, small cameras, or even the new hybrid cameras, visit the links on the same page!

Nov 22, Choosing a Digital Camera

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:26:36 GMT

When choosing a digital camera for either yourself or a gift, it's easy to get confused. Here is a summary of features, what they mean and what they do. For even more information, visit Choosing a Digital Camera. Megapixels - more megapixels allow for printing of larger pictures and better cropping abilities. Optical Zoom - ability to get closer shots of birds, sports, etc. Automatic - set to auto and the camera does the rest. Auto Focus - a quick way of focusing. Shutter Speed - use a camera with fast speeds for shootng fast moving objects such sports games. ISO Settings - higheer ISO settings let you shoot in darker situations. Camera Flashes/Lighting - auto flashes go on automatically. Longer flash ranges achieve better results. Scene Modes - set the mode for the type of subject and the camera does the rest. Aperture and Shutter Priority - allows for more controll. This is a more advanced feature to use. LCD Screen - the larger, the better. The more pixels, the clearer the screen. Lens - one of the most important aspects of a camera!

Nov 21, Picnik Photo Editing Software

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:18:50 GMT

I like Picnik photo editing software. It's very easy to use and you just have to go to the Picnik website, rather than downloading photo editing

Nov 21, Uploading Photos to Facebook | Picasa or Folders?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:33:47 GMT

You can upload photos to Facebook and create and album. There are two methods. 1. Upload through your Facebook application through folders that contain your pictures on your computer.
Picture Folders to Facebook 2. This method is for those of you who use Picasa and want to upload from there.
Picasa to Facebook If you use Picasa and keep your pictures in folders you can use either method since Picasa takes its organization from your folders anyway. This is for when you are creating albums on Facebook. If you just want to upload a photo to go with your post, when you click to write a post, you will see an icon (first one) right below. Click on this and it will lead you through the steps to upload.

Nov 20, Digital Photo Printers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:44 GMT

If you're looking for a digital photo printer for yourself or even as a gift, Kodak has an interesting one to consider. It's the ESP 5250 All-in-One printer(print/copy/scan). The price is $169.99 and it has some nice features. One in particular is its Wi-Fi capability where you can print wire free from any room. Another is the cost of the ink. Black is $9.99 and the 5 color replacement is $14.99. I'd hate to tell you what I just paid for in cartridges for my Canon multifunction printer. Photos and documents all resist water and stains too. You can read more about other printers here: Photo Printers

Nov 19, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 - Half Off Price

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:19:09 GMT

If you are considering getting Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, there's a great deal going on now. (November, 2009) This one is really good! It's going on now. Buy.com You can purchase the software for 50 off the regular price of $99. For what it's worth, it's even bundled with a key chain digital camera. This is the software I use, and has many of the features of the more expensive Photoshop. You can read my review of the software here: Photoshop Elements Software

Nov 18, Easy Way To Share Photos Online

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:31 GMT

There actually IS an easy way to share photos online, rather than by email. I know, you have all those photos in your camera...now what? 1. Create a folder on your desktop and name it. You can easily do this by right clicking anywhere on your desktop. Click New - Folder. 2. Using your camera card or USB wire, transfer your pics to the new folder. 3. Choose a photo sharing site and upload your pictures to it. Go here to see some of my suggested sites: Photo Sharing Sites On the page that your photos appear, copy and paste the address into an email to your friends or family. Some sites practically do it for you. The person can then just go to the site to view your pictures. Many allow you to even make them private. Easy!

Nov 17, Create a Movie From Your Pictures

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:37:03 GMT

If you want to create a movie or slide show from your pictures, there is a great site (free!) where you can do this. It's called Animoto.com You can add lots of pics, add text and they supply you with music to choose from. This is a big plus since you then do not have to worry about licensing. Here's a sample of one that I made: Learn more here: Create A Movie!

Nov 9, Free Slideshow Software | Best Slideshow Software For Photos

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:14:06 GMT

There is some excellent free slideshow software available.

Oct 22, Video Websites | Uploading Videos

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:14 GMT

Video websites are very popular and there are quite a few out there for uploading videos and for viewing. Here are some of the more popular videos sites to take a look at.

Oct 15, What's a Hybrid Camera?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:02 GMT

A hybrid camera is one that is similar to a DSLR but smaller and lighter. Two new ones that are available are Panasonc's GF-1 and the Olympus E-P1. You can read about them here: Hybrid Cameras

Oct 10, Best Digital Photo Printers | Photo Inkjet Printers

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:04:50 GMT

Some of the best digital photo printers are not that expensive and produce excellent photo prints. Many of them are alo protable and lightweight. Here are a few photo printers to consider.

Oct 10, Multifunction Inkjet Printers | All In One Inkjet Printers

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:01:38 GMT

Multifunction inkjet printers can take the place of separate machines for scanning, printing, copying and sometimes faxing. These all in one printers do it all very well and take up less space. The Canon MX 850 is the one I use.

Oct 10, Digital Photo Printing Service | Online Photo Printing

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:00:39 GMT

A digital photo printing service should provide quality digital prints, simple ordering, and inexpensive pricing. Whether you use Kodak Gallery or any other companies, there are a few additional things to consider.

Oct 10, Photo Inkjet Printers | Compare Inkjet Printers

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:59:53 GMT

Photo inkjet printers can be compared based on certain features. Photo print quality, dpi, and speed are a few of the features to take a look at.Multifunction inkjet printers are also an option.

Oct 9, DSLR Camera Reviews | DSLR Comparison

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:56:08 GMT

Here are six DSLR camera reviews of very good entry level DSLR cameras. Costs have come down and are amazing. It covers Nikon, Olympus, Canon and Sony DSLRs and states approximate prices. All but one have over 10.1MP and all come with a lens kit.

Oct 7, Inexpensive Digital Cameras

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:22:30 GMT

If you are looking for inexpensive digital cameras, you can actually find some decent ones for under $100. There are quite a few. For example, the Kodak EasyShare C913 has over 9 megapixels, image stabilization (to help prevent hand shake), a 3X optical zoom and more. Another cheap camera even offers 21 different scene modes for optimal photos. I've written about some of the best here.

Oct 5, Adobe Photoshop Elements New Version

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:24:52 GMT

Adobe has now come out with a new version of Photoshop Elements 7. Now there is Photoshop Elements 8. Many of the features remain the same, but naturally there are some new ones such as an updated PhotoMerge. Here's an overview of my favorite features in Photoshop Elements (whether you use 7 or 8.)

Oct 4, Canon Photo Printers | Photo Inkjet Printers

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:41:10 GMT

Canon photo printers are some of the best printers available for those who want strictly a printer for pictures. Many of the Canon printers are portable and lightweight, and they produce excellent quality images.

Oct 4, Portable Inkjet Printers | Lightweight Printers To Take With You

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:39:35 GMT

Portable inkjet printers make sense if you need a printer while on the go. They are lightweight, and there are adapters for bluetooth. There are even 12V adapters so that you can use the printer in the car.

Oct 4, Digital Photo Paper | Photo Printer Paper

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:54:14 GMT

Choosing the right digital photo paper will lead to the best prints. Photo printer paper comes in various finishes such as matte, glossy, and high gloss photo print paper.

Oct 4, Resize Digital Photos | Photo Resize

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:00:10 GMT

To resize digital photos you can use photo editing software. In addition, it's good to know about physical image size and photo file size.

Oct 2, Photo Blog

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:21:02 GMT

Photo Blog gives you up to date information on this site.

Oct 1, Free and Easy Photo Resize Programs

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:18:37 GMT

If you have the need to resize your photos either often or occasionally, there are two photo resize programs that are quick and easy. Web Resizer is an online site that will let you resize your photos and also reduce or enlarge the file size. This will allow for quicker uploading and let you control the picture quality too. It even has some simple editing features, along with picture frames. Web Resizer Review Website: Web Resizer JustResizeIt is another choice, but you have to download this one. What's nice about this software is that it works with drag and drop. Just drag your images in, resize them, and dag them back to the original folder or even a new one. It keeps your original files in tact. With JustResizeIt, you can choose standard sizes or create your own. There is an option to adjust the file size, but just as a percentage, not a particular size. Website: JustResizeIt! At any rate, both are quick easy and free!

Sep 27, Wide Angle Cameras | New Digital Point and Shoot Cameras

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:45:47 GMT

Here are some new point and shoot wide angle cameras. If you shoot landscape photography or need a wide angle lens for other types of shooting, consider these cameras with their many options.

Sep 27, Buying a Digital Camera | Digital Camera Buyers Guide

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:41:23 GMT

Here's a quick checklist for buying a digital camera, covering the basics. You will also find info on how many pictures various sized camera cards will hold.

Sep 26, Photoshop Elements Software | Review of Version 7 and New Features

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:56:52 GMT

Photoshop Elements software has editing tools for both beginners and advanced users. Here is a simple Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 review and an overview of some of the new features.

Sep 26, Adobe Photoshop Elements Tutorial | Tips | Resize Photos

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:42:37 GMT

This Adobe Photoshop Elements tutorial shows how you can easily resize digital photos for both the image size and the file size. The Save for Web feature is my favorite! Photoshop Elements has many great features.

Sep 25, Picasa Web Album | Photo Sharing and Storing Website

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:27:49 GMT

Picasa Web Album allows you to store and share your photos in many ways. You can create albums and automatically email the link. You can also post photos or even a slideshow to your Blog. Learn how simple it is to use.

Sep 25, Faststone Image Viewer | Fastone For Editing and Viewing Digital Photos

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:21:55 GMT

Faststone Image viewer is not only a free photo editor, but also a great way to view your images. Faststone offers various ways to look at your photos by viewing thumbnails and large image together, a photo at full screen, and more.

Sep 23, Picasa 3 | Picasa Review

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:26:45 GMT

Picasa 3 is photo software that lets you create albums, organize, edit and easily share your photos. You can also sync your digtial photos to Picasa Web Albums. Order prints throught the picasa software also.

Sep 23, Picasa Software | Picasa Help

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:20:13 GMT

Picasa software helps you organize your digital photos, lets you create albums, and also provides photo editing tools. Picasa Web Albums is the online photo storage and sharing site. Learn why working with both of them is the best choice.

Sep 22, Digital Stock Photos | Royalty Free Stock Photography

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:23:05 GMT

Digital stock photos fall into different categories. There are free stock photos, cheap and more expensive royalty free photos, and rights managed stock photography which can be the most unique and costly..

Sep 22, Sell Stock Photos | Selling Photos Online

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:15:05 GMT

To sell stock photos can be a great money making venture. Selling photos on line can be done through many different sites. Here are some digital stock photo sites to consider and info on how to sell your images.

Sep 19, Digital Photo Book | Create Photo Books

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:49:53 GMT

A digital photo book can be created online or with photo book software. Options include various layouts, paper colors and designs, album covers, text for captions and so on. They are a lot of fun to create costs are not that great.

Sep 19, What Is Irfanview | Irfanview Download

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:18:32 GMT

If you are wondering what is Irfanview, it is both an image viewer and an editor. The Irfanview download is free as are the many plugins that are available. Here are some its features...

Sep 19, What Are Megapixels | Megapixels and Print Size

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:12:54 GMT

If you want to know what are megapixels, a megapixel is one million pixels. Megapixels and print size are related to achieve good photo resolution.

Sep 19, WebAsyst | Share Photos Online

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:10:25 GMT

WebAsyst is a very simple to use photo sharing site. You can email a link to your photos, set up digital albums, and choose how you want to have your photos displayed.

Sep 19, Web Resizer | Photo Resizing

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:07:17 GMT

Web Resizer is an online photo resizing site that is easy and quick. You can see how different digital image sizes and resolutions compare.

Sep 19, Watermark Software | Watermark Photos

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:54:16 GMT

Watermark software lets you embed text ot images into your photos to help protect your digital images. You an use programs specifically for watermarking or photo editing software which offers this as one of its features.

Sep 19, Shutterfly Pictures | Shutterfly Review

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:46:44 GMT

Your Shutterfly pictures can be easily shared in two ways. Order prints of your photos and create photo books. Here is a Shutterfly review.

Sep 19, Panorama Pictures | Autostitch

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:38:49 GMT

If your digital camera does not create panorama pictures, you can use panorama photo software such as Autostich. You can use two or more images with software to produce beautiful panorama photos.

Sep 19, Paint Net | Paint Dot Net

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:29:58 GMT

Paint.net is free photo editing software. Paint net is simple to use, yet it has some more advance photo editing tools also.

Sep 19, How To Print Screen | Print Screen Key

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:16:11 GMT

How to Print Screen is very easy to do. Which program you use to open it depends on what you want to do with the snapshot. Print Screen can be used for saving an image, printing or even editing.