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One Tip At A Time Tip 1 – You Don’t Need an Expensive Camera to take Great Photos

Posted on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 by Tressie

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“Your photos are amazing, you must have an expensive camera!” The first thing said to me as I sat down to relax at an end of season soccer party for my kid.

I can’t tell you how many times as a photographer I have heard that phrase or something similar.

Over the years I have taken terrible photos with an expensive camera. I have also learned how to take photos that I am pretty proud of with my cell phone. It all boils down to how well you know your gear, composition, lighting, posing, etc, and whether you do any editing. You don’t need an expensive camera to take great photos!

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Geocaching – A Great Way to Find Hidden Gems Near You

Posted on July 8, 2024August 12, 2024 by Tressie

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It’s locked – where is the key?

“It’s locked, where is the key?”

“I don’t see it anywhere”

*Checks Geocaching app for clues, and realize the key is in a different place than the Cache*

Walking, wandering, searching.

“Found it!”

“Oh Crap, the key is locked in…” (this time with a code)

Our last Cache of the day while easy to find would turn out to be the hardest to open.

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What am I thankful for? 2023 Recap

Posted on January 1, 2024August 15, 2024 by Tressie

Every year, I start out with a list of things I hope to accomplish and it somewhat stresses me out (how, when, why?). So this year I will instead start it with a list of 2023 memories and things that make me happy.

Some of the images I took with my phone, some with my real camera, and some where thankfully captured by other people and shared with me.

I know that not everyone will be interested – its ok. This post is more for me and my memories. But if it inspires others to look back and separate some favorite photos of their own from 2023, that is a plus.

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Videography With My Phone? Yes Please

Posted on June 3, 2023September 28, 2023 by Tressie

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From Photography to Videography

Photography has been a huge passion of mine for many years but I had never really tried or been interested in videography with my phone (or any other means). However as I started leaving my big girl camera at home more often and using my phone more and more for photography, I also started taking more video.

I have never been very good though at getting the right clips, narrowing things down, putting things together, etc. Yes, I’m a photographer but videos are a whole other realm and I wasn’t sure I was cut out for it.

But…I decided to try and I’m so glad I did. I looked up several online courses and decided to go with DIY Family Films. Yes it’s geared toward Family Films and memory making, but I believe the lessons are pretty applicable overall. Not gonna lie – my creative juices are flowing!

While my first video isn’t perfect I’d say it’s a good start – especially since it was all done on my phone!! To protect my phone for the underwater shots I used this waterproof case I purchased from Amazon.

As I’m sure you have heard many photographers say – the best camera is the one you have with you.