Me on the Web.

I have two great articles over at Digital Photography School right now. In case you'd fancy to gander on over and check 'em out, here's the info:

Baby Time

Avoiding Camera Shake

Me on the Web.

My article A Fresh Look at Depth of Field went up today on Digital Photography School. This article is mostly about composition, and will be helpful for beginning and advanced photographers alike. Many of you have expressed a desire to learn compositional tips. So off you go!

Me on the Web.

Screen shot of Michael and Anna Costa's SCREAMIN' cool blog.

My post: How to Find the Blog Service That's Right for Your Photoblog went up today over at the Digital Photography School. Be sure to check it out. There are some great tips on blogging from my interview with industry leaders such as:

• Jonathan Canlas: be sure to check out his workshop blog.
• Michael and Anna Costa: don't forget to hit up their forum, Photo For the People| a forum and my full interview with them here.
  
• Jasmine Star: don't miss my What's in YOUR Bag: Jasmine Star? Where Jasmine dishes on what gear she carries with her to her shoots.
• Leo Patrone
• Ed Pingol: be sure to hit up my most recent issue of What's in YOUR Bag: Ed Pingol?
  
• Sakura Photography
• Michelle Ellis
• Pascale Wowak

I'm going to do my own review on Google's Blogger here on my personal blog later this afternoon, so check back soon.

Happy Shooting and Happy Blogging!

And to all my photog friends who contributed to this article: THANK YOU! May every success, both personal and professional be yours!

xoxo,

Natalie

Me on the Web:

Well ladies and gents, the long awaited time has come. Scurry on over to check out the follow up to last week's article on DPS (Blog Power). The follow up article is entitled, Building Your Blog: 10 things to consider when building your rockin' photoblog. If you have any intention of getting going with your own photoblog, you're gonna la la love this one right up.

Happy Shooting!

xoxo,

Natalie

Me on the Web.

My post for Digital Photography School went up today: Blog Power. It's all about the power of a blog in the life of an aspiring photographer.

Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Happy Shooting!

xoxo,

Nat

PS- Thank you to God for inspiring me to create a blog. It has enriched my life in so many ways. Particularly after Gavin died. It has been so healing for me to have something artistic to pour myself into. It has been monumental in helping me manage the intensity of my grief. My blog (and more particularly my photography. . . the skills for which my blog inspired me to hone) assisted me in discovering myself through my grief and pain rather than loosing myself there. It has truly been a miraculous blessing in my life and I would be ungrateful not to publicly say thank you to God for blessing me with it.

Your Best Friend's Wedding.

Photo Credit: Jonathan Canlas

My post, Your Best Friend's Wedding, for Digital Photography School went up today. The post featured the image above from my friend Jonathan, of Jonathan Canlas Photography.

SIDE NOTE:

If you're REALLY serious about becoming a professional photographer or just anxious to polish your skills as a serious hobbyist, you should really check out his workshop that will be held this November in Hawaii. DON'T hesitate. Space is limited and it's filling up FAST! This workshop literally changed my life. Read my full review of the workshop here.

Disclaimer: My article this week for DPS is about shooting your first wedding. If I may however vent a bit here where I can say whatever the bananas I want to:

Shooting your best friend's wedding? Ok, if you just don't have the experience necessary to really make his/her special day shine, JUST SAY NO!! Seriously, say it with me "NO." It's that simple. If you need experience and see this as the perfect opportunity, you are just plain selfish and not the kind of person I'd choose for my bff. Vent hereby complete. Amen.

ONE LAST THING: I have been featuring Jonathan on my site quite a bit as of late. This is not a solicitation by him. Not by any stretch of the imagination. The recommendations you find on this blog are NEVER solicited by any third party. This blog is dedicated to providing information purely in the spirit of love, sharing and karma.