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An Adventure to Pittsburgh

Posted on October 10, 2024October 8, 2024 by Tressie

How I Ended up on an Adventure to Pittsburgh

When I found out that Bloggycon was going to be Thursday – Sunday this year (and I typically travel a day early to have a day to explore), my brain immediately went to I should take the whole week off!

But where do I go for the extra days? Reached out to Friends on Facebook and based on the comments landed on an adventure to Pittsburgh. Bonus – I would get to see 2 friends I hadn’t seen in years.

From the Botanical Garden, the Strip District, the Duquesne Incline and more – it was truly an amazing trip.

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One Tip at a Time Tip 9 – Leading Lines

Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Tressie

Leading Lines are a great way to bring attention to your subject. Whether you are shooting in the city, in nature or indoors.

What Are Leading Lines?

Picture lines in an image that have been framed or positioned to direct a persons eye to your main subject. The lines can be anything from a roadway, to halls, to natural lines in nature.

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One Tip at a Time Tip 8 – Pay Attention to Light

Posted on October 1, 2024September 2, 2024 by Tressie

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When you pay attention to light have you ever had a WTF moment when you realize that the background lighting is perfect, but your subject is too dark? Or when you change your settings to correct your subject and realize that the background is now too light? Yep, I’ve been there.

For the best photos, lighting is everything, regardless of whether it is natural or not.

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Howloween Pet Costume Contest will we win in 2024?

Posted on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by Tressie

The Best Pet Costume Ideas Sometimes Require Making them by Hand

Me: pulls supplies ordered from Amazon out of envelope.

Maizie: *looks at me with her “oh no, what now” face.*

A few weeks earlier I had gone into a group chat and asked friends for ideas for matching costumes for Maizie and me. The suggestions were amazing, and it was so hard for me to choose one.

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