Photography Basics

Educational tips and tools for the beginner photographer

The Turtle Pond PhotoshootApril 28, 2023
Baltimore Woods in Marcellus, New York, is known for its variety of birds. However, I believe the pond full of turtles in the far back of the park should be the main attraction. This little park was full of well-marked trails and plaques with educational information on them. The park boastsContinue reading “The Turtle Pond Photoshoot”
Making GIFs with PhotographyNovember 30, 2022
Also known as stop-motion photography, Photoshop makes it easy to create GIFs with your photographs. Follow below for a step-by-step guide to using the Timeline feature in Photoshop to create your own GIFs. Creating a GIF When taking pictures for a GIF, it’s best to use a tripod to keep theContinue reading “Making GIFs with Photography”
Trip to Strawberry Fields Hydroponic FarmAugust 26, 2022
Can’t end the summer without jumping on the trend of taking sunflower field pictures. Near Skaneateles, New York, the Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm has a sunflower maze and pick-your-own strawberries. Here are ten of my favorite photos from our afternoon spent there!