Very scattered

I wish I was more consistent and could follow a schedule better! A must for running your own business!! I was researching names yesterday and it dawned on me that if I want to start my own photography business I have to be more ready than just having a name that I like!! I need to be better at being consistent, being more organized and structured! I have Just about everything I need to start more clients, other than my friends, but I need to work on myself more! How is that the one thing I should have a handle on but don't quite, was not on the table of things to get ready!?!?! I must say that I was very surprised with myself for just skipping over something important! So a wait on my business but not on my drive and excitement!!! I will always be taking pictures for it is what I love to do! Am I going to open u p the best photography business in my state? Let alone town? Soon!!!! ;-)
I'm always going to follow my dreams, wven if that dream takes a while! Those end up being the best of all!!
My question for you...
If you could be a little more of something (organized....) and it woukd help your business too, what would you stop and work on???
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Printing?!

Back on with my printing issues! I don't mind printing my own pictures for at home use but for anyone else I always ordered them online! (Shutterfly) I want to start printing my own for clients at home but it can be very expensive! I found an amazing printer, Canon Pixma Pro-10, the other day.... And fell in love!!!! Its truly amazing and I hope to get it! It cost around $500 from some retailers. I wonder if I can find it somewhere close to where I live instead of online... Anywho! Just wanted to know your thoughts on this...
Would you rather print your own photos for clients or have them order them online?!?

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www.shutterfly.com

Editing?!

If you like to edit photos, like I do, there is an almost unlimited supply of options! I like using Photoshop. Lightroom and the elements packages are great! But they are also costly! And I hear that they are done making the CD's now and want everyone to join the Creative Cloud online for a monthly charge!! I think that's BS but just my opinion...
I found a program on my computer, that I didn't know was there, that came with it! Its called Windows Live Photo Gallery! I make movies there a lot for my family that lives far away. I didn't know that you could also edit your photos there as well!!! Its not everything you could imagine, but gets the job done! Below I'll show you two before and after photos I edited using just this program. You can also organize all your pictures there very easily and tag certain people in them to find just that persons photos later! I think its pretty awesome and cannot wait to learn more! So for my last post of this week.... ENJOY!!!
Thanks!
Before:

After:

Very Simple. Love them!
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Printing your Pictures!

There are so many ways to print your photos now-a-days, its unbelievable! I have a few that I like to use, mainly Shutterfly! They are really good and fast. Good quality, good prices, and an array of different products! Very nice place! I thought I would tell you about some of the places I have used and what is good about them...

Shutterfly:
 I use shutterfly at least 5-6 times a year! For prints, gifts, photo books and so much more! I got my dad a fathers day mug last year and it turned out amazing! For my daughters first birthday this last January, I bought a 20 page photo book for my parents and in-laws for almost nothing!!! Really great place! Must check out!!

Vistaprint:
I use them for Business cards and such. I can only tell you that their cards are amazing and I love them! I like their calendars too. I only bought one but I'm sure the service stays the same! I really go for quality when I buy things such as prints, or business cards. I do get a lot for my buck with them too!

Shutterstock:
I haven't used them myself but my friend has and raves about them all the time! If you are interested in using a big company like this one, I will have a link below.

SnapFish:
I used Snapfish once for a photo book (before I found Shutterfly, but nothing against snapfish!). I loved the quality and easy build of the book but wanted more. More designs maybe... I'm not sure. So I kept looking but still used them for prints and I loved them very much! Great deals too!

And of course, You can always go to your local Walmart, Target, Walgreens, or CVS! They all are great as well. Some online printers, such as shutterfly, even let you order your prints from online and let you pick them up an hour later at these stores! I love that! Super easy, great products, and a good bang for your buck!!! If you have any that you use and would like to recommend, PLEASE tell me below! I would love to hear them and check them out!

www.shutterfly.com
 www.snapfish.com
 www.cvsphoto.com
 photos.walmart.com/walmart/howitworks
photo.walgreens.com
www.shutterstock.com
www.targetphoto.com

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New place...

I really do dislike moving! Even if the place we were in is too small, I still get attached and comfortable there and don't want to leave! I'm such a creature of habit! I don't really like change! And my business is getting there! Still not sure yet if I'm going into it alone or not... I do not want to! But I respect my friend and I'm willing to wait! I am going to start taking my daughter to the parks around where I live more often and maybe get some good shots of the landscape or just my daughter! Which I love doing anyway! I hope everyone is enjoying spring and April!! Can't wait for summer?? Me either. Only because I want winter back! :-D
Well that's all for now. Keep shooting and have a great weekend!

Thinking....

I have been pondering this for a long time and I think I have come to a conclusion! I am going to start wedding photography! I love weddings and I love everything around weddings! When I was younger, I wanted to be a wedding planner! I know weddings, like life, are not always perfect or run the smoothest but I think I could enjoy that aspect as well! This is going to be a great part of my life and I'm ready for it! I will continue with my Landscapes and continue learning! This decision does not change everything! Thank y'all for helping and reading!  Have a great week!

The Rule of Thirds

Personally, I believe images and photo composition can be just as important as the content on your blog. You have just a few minutes to grab your reader’s attention and the image/images you choose may very well be the game changer that keeps a reader on your blog.


Rule of Thirds Photography
There are many composition rules and guides, but the rule of thirds is the most basic and often the very first lesson when it comes to photography.
Here’s how it works:

Place the Subject/Focal Point in One of the Thirds of Your Image

This can happen in a variety of different spots in your image, including the:

• Top third
• Right third
• Left third
• Bottom third
  

  The Photography Rule of Thirds is Everywhere

  A person’s eye naturally goes to one of the thirds in the image. Look at famous art work and you will see this time and time again. Take the Mona Lisa for example. Her eyes (focal point) are in the top third of the image. Had her eyes been in the center of the painting, it would not have been as interesting and may have even felt a little awkward.
  Take time today when you watch television or a movie. You will notice that the subject is often placed in one of the thirds of the frame, mainly the right or left third. Think of how boring if would be if the main character was in the center of the frame the entire show.
  
  It takes time to get used to placing your subject in one of the thirds if you are used to centering them in the image. You may even hear some remarks...
  
  This is a lovely picture, but it would have been better if you had placed them in the center of the image.
  
  
  But don't worry. Just explain to them that you are trying a new look on photography and they don't always have to be centered!