Amateur Photography

To do your own glossy brochure printing you need to bring out the most creative parts of your personality. Whether you're thinking about a full color brochure or one with a unqiue color scheme,...

Don't know what to do with the billion or so little photos of your kids that come in the package you just bought? Here's a hand little idea that will help you use up those pictures while making...

Did you know that the word paste means pasta in Latin, which means a thick mixture of flour and water. This is mainly used for sticking paper together. This will tell you how to make a few...

Have you ever found yourself running to the store last minute to buy a get well card, an anniversary card or some other type greeting card? Wouldn't it be nice to have the means to make a greeting...

Everyone loves beautiful pictures. When we have them, we want to display them, not keep them tucked away in an album. Matting is the way to display your pictures beautifully.

Ever see a photograph and envy someone's handiwork? There are many photography techniques that look complicated but are significantly easier than you would think. Camera's are made so much more...

Helmet cameras are great for capturing those intense actions shots, especially when you need both your hands for what ever it is you are doing. They give really neat perspective, and a priceless...

In order to take perfect photos, you need to have the expensive DSLR camera, lenses, and equipments. True… but that does not necessarily mean you cannot get good photos using your Point and Shoot...

On your vacation, you will find no shortage of gift shops that sell tacky key chains and t-shirts, but one of the cheapest, most meaningful souvenirs from your vacation is one you can make...

Taking the perfect picture is more than just pressing the button after lining up your shot.

This article lists 4 ways to get better baby photos to have and share with your friends and family.

If you need a really large poster or mural printed fast or don’t want to spend a fortune having one made, you can actually print your own using your desk top printer. I’ve used The Big Picture...

We all love to show and share our photos to our family and friends. Since the advent of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Friendster and others, photo sharing has never been this...

With the technology these day, you don’t have to spend time going to the photographers and then dishing out $100 plus dollars. Take a moment, and take pictures yourself!! It is truly simple and...

Making your own animal calendar has become easy and fun with websites that let you upload your photos, choose backgrounds and order wall calendars, desk calendars, poster or even wallet-size...

Making your own nature calendar has many benefits. You get outside more for walks and hikes. You can make collecting photos for your calendar a way to spend time with the family. You get to...

My son recently cut the wrist strap on my small digital camera. Prior to that, I wasn’t even aware I used the strap. Now, I find myself almost dropping my camera every time I pick it up. I put...

The old saying is "A picture can say a thousand words," what does your photo collection say about you? Many people, when they take photos, they either store them on a PC (if using a...

Do you want to reuse those gallon jugs again? This is a ehow on how you can do just that. You can reuse them for a mutable of thing and I hope that this ehow helps you do that.

Tile murals are beautiful, whether it be one picture or many grouted or glued on to a base. This how-to shows how to easily produce these beautiful works of art.

With the economy the way it is we are all looking for ways to save money. Having photos made of our children in a studio can become very expensive, but we all want those memories of our children....

Babies grow up fast, so you will want to have great photographs of the moments as they pass. The good news is that you can take stunning pictures that are just as good as those in a professional...

If you are in to photography or arts and crafts, it can be very handy to have a light box around. I made one of these for my mom to look at old slides. The whole thing can be constructed for...

A light box provides softer, more diffuse light than a flash. This one is perfect for small items such as crafts and eHow ideas. It doesn't require any cutting or connecting. And, when it's not in...

When it comes to anything in life, being and staying organized is the best thing you can do. It not only helps you find everything and know just where everything is, but it can reduce the amount...

Here's a few tips on how to take a great picture.

Spring is getting closer and the birds are starting to return. Why not enjoy them while watching them pause and feed in your yard at a special bird feeder that you and your children have made...

Would you like to sort your photos and actually enjoy them? Back before digital cameras and creating slide shows on our computers, we used to take pictures, get the film developed and have all...

Digital Scrapbooking has become extremely popular over the last few years, and for many like myself, it has replaced traditional scrapbooking. Digiscraps is the common term for the collective...

There is nothing better in a close up image or a portrait than a nice sharply focused subject and a blurry background. This is controlled by the depth of field and with a little knowledge of how...

If you're looking for an affordable wedding favor on a budget that will still have a wow factor then a custom made magnet is the way to go. You can incorporate your own photos, wedding colors or...

Postcards are a great way to stay in touch, and an economical way of sending a greeting. There are several ways of printing post cards; it just depends upon your style.

There are many traditions involving one's senior year of high school that can be taxing on a student's (or their parents') wallet. From ordering a cap and gown to purchasing a class ring, it...

Every parent has been to the studio to have pictures taken of your kid. Only to get there and they are crabby or you can't get them to smile. Follow these steps for a better experience for both...

On the weekend do you find yourself oil painting, shooting photography, making pottery or jewelry? Have you ever thought about putting your work up for sale? Here are some tips on how to sell...

Taking great pictures during the holidays is a must! However; how they turn out can sometimes be frustrating. With the right focus, a great editing program & some imagination you can have...

A great way to display favorite family photos is to make placemats with them. You will see your photos everytime you sit down for a meal!

Make fun labels for your Christmas, Hanukkah, birthday, etc. gifts. This is perfect for labeling presents for your kids or grandkids who don’t read. Use pictures of each child so they can see who...

If you don't have the money to buy that original Picasso, there are still ways you can low cost art to adorn the walls of your home and apartment. It's just a question of using a little creativity...

Here is a easy way to get a good picture of your jewelry for shows, put on your business cards, etc.

Ever think that time goes by too quickly? Want to remember great moments forever? Here's how to take pictures to remember for a lifetime or use in scrap-booking or to give as gifts.

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One you’ve purchased your new digital camera it’s time to think about getting a few extras to help improve your photography. Today’s selection of digital camera accessories includes a variety of...

Today’s photographers have many different options to choose from when buying a digital camera. Some digital cameras will only take photographs, while can be used to capture sound and video clips....

Green Screen Wizard is a program for blending two images in which a color from one image is removed, or made transparent, revealing the other image behind it. By simply taking a photograph of a...

Display photos creatively by giving them dimension. Read on to learn how to create a 3-D photo display.

One of the reasons millions of people visit the national parks every year is to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. It's pretty exciting to see a herd of buffalo stampede across a...

Now that digital images are everywhere--recording all of the special moments of life--some come along that are so incredible that a simple print won’t do the shot justice. Share the pictures with...

Creating your own wedding album can be an incredibly fun and fulfilling project. With a little creativity, you can create a wedding album that will remind you of your very special day for many...

You're excited to be on vacation, maybe to a place you've never been before and you want to capture the scenery and your adventures with photos to share with your family and friends. How can you...