Tutorial - ISO Tips for Optimizing Your Photos

Change the light sensitivity of your camera by changing the ISO

Tutorial at Whims And Fancies Blog

"I am using a newly-acquired camera for these photos.  It behaves very differently from my other camera which is of much better quality.  I am learning a lot about the new camera as I continue to take these photos.  One of the settings I love to play with is ISO.  In February I talked about different kinds of light.  Cameras will always do really well in well-lit settings, but the automatic settings do not always work in low light.  The ISO setting of your camera is great for those situations.  ISO values can be set on most cameras, including some point-and-shoot cameras".... Read more

Tutorial - Lighting Tips for Better Photos

Camera and Photography tutorial/tips
 
Tutorial at Whims And Fancies Blog

"It was a good start to my year-long project.  A lot of these photos were taken in low light because light was already fading by the time I went out for a walk.  Some days it was raining so hard that it was dark by mid-day.  That would never stop me from taking pictures, however.  You may not be able to take quilt photos outside while it’s raining, but you can take photos of almost everything else.  I think understanding light is the key to photography, so I would like to start my series of photography tips with that".... Read more

Tutorial - Wedding Photography Ideas

Remember, if you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right

Tutorial at Bread & With It Blog

"Using natural light makes a huge difference with the quality of your photographs. The only thing better than natural lighting is softened natural lighting. For most of the ceremony, we were in a hotel conference room. While it was lovely, the room was not light friendly. Right before the ceremony though, I snuck into one of the hotel rooms with the bride and groom as they were getting dressed. It was here that I snapped some of my favorite poses. There was a large beautiful window in this room. It only took a second to pull open the curtains and BAM, perfect lighting".... Read more

Tutorial - Photography Tips for Beginners

Improve photography with a little effort

Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog

"You may notice one thing while stumbling random blogs, Every successful blog is sharing some good content with attractive photography clicks. While sharing DIY ideas & creativity, it’s really important to share better photographs. Keep one thing in mind before reading this article, I am not a Pro in photography, some of my blog archives pictures are shamefully worst.haha. but now I am trying. Taking better pictures for blog is not a difficult task though, Just keep a few things in mind".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hand Bound Mini Album

Decorate the cover any way you desire

Tutorial at One O Blog

"So on Monday Irene showed you a cute way to exhibit your summer pics with small magnets, today we’re again showcaseing photos but in a more traditional way, via an album. The craftycool (word of the day) thing is that we’re going to make the album totally from scratch, completely hand binded, just like old books used to be made (and new ones, but only for premium publications.  To make a DIY hand binded photo album you’ll need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Picture Vintage Style

Use a photo editing program to turn an ordinary photo into a vintage style picture

Tutorial at Literary Spring Designs

"If you take photos with your smartphone camera there are apps that can create a vintage style, but there are few customization options and picture size is relatively small. The method shown can be used with photo editing programs that include blend layers. The method works regardless for any size, but the texture should be the same size or larger than the design photo".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Instagram Polaroid Blocks

Decorate a wall with a grid of your favorites

Tutorial at A Joyful Riot Blog

"For this project I combined instagrams with the trademark look of a polaroid. This is a great project to bring your instagram pictures into your home for everyone to enjoy or just to display any pictures at all! The first thing you’ll want to do is decide which pictures you’d like to display and how many. I choose to do 36 photos. Either get your photos from your Instagram profile or crop any picture you want into a square. I found that ordering my pics on 5″ x 7″ prints was the most inexpensive way to go".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Take Better Blog Photos

Five steps for better product photos

Photo Tips Tutorial at It's Always Autumn Blog

"If there's one thing that convinces people to click through and check out a new blog, it's great photos. The exact same project that gets thousands (or millions) of views when photographed well will get completely ignored if photographed badly. Drool-worthy pictures of food, craft projects staged on a pretty mantel, and clothes modeled by super cute kids all make us more likely to check out the actual post. I'm by no means a pro when it comes to product photography, but I've learned a few things in the past year and a half that I thought I'd pass along. Even if you aren't a blogger, chances are you occasionally want to photograph something you've made, whether it's Thanksgiving dinner or a first day of school outfit. Keep reading for 5 ways to improve your food, product, and blog photos".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Photo Tile Coasters

Backed with felt, and decorated with favorite photos, these coasters would make a nice gift for a family member, friend, teacher, or co-worker

Tile Coaster Tutorial at VMG206 Blog

"Today I'm sharing another fun, inexpensive, Quick and Easy gift idea ~ Tile Photo Coasters.  These are a WOW".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Photo Cubes

A great Christmas gift for Grandparents

Photo Block Tutorial at Measured by the Heart Blog

"My mom personally requested two of these blocks for her desk at work.  She wanted pictures off all her grandkids and the blocks don’t take up too much space.  These blocks started out as a fence post from the good ol Home Depot".... Read more

 Note: Post is from my unposted Christmas Tutorials file

Tutorial - How to Save Blogger Storage - Downsize Pictures

Good information on resizing your pictures

Downsize Pictures Tutorial at Joy's Jots Blog

"A few months ago I got a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach when thought I had to stop blogging, because I was notified that I had used all my storage and could add no more pictures to my blog! Their solution was that I pay for more storage.  Since I was only doing this as a hobby, and didn't want to add advertising to my blog, I had no desire to pay for storage.  As I read more details, I found out that pictures smaller than 800 were not counted in the amount that was stored.  I quickly went to Picasa".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Personalized Doll

Start with a favorite photo of a loved one

Personalized Doll Tutorial at Creative Chaos Blog

"Start by selecting a photo of the person you want to turn into a doll. My photos were about 14 cm times 20 cm (5.5 by 7.8 inches), so that they would fit onto my last sheet of transfer paper, but you can make them any size you want".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Photo Coasters

These make such a personal gift

Photo Coaster Tutorial at Meremade Blog

"So, I made these for Mother's Day, but I think they would make the perfect Father's Day Gift as well! Or even a housewarming gift....Valentine's Day gift.....in fact, I can't think of one holiday where this wouldn't be a perfect present".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add a Background in Photoshop

Add a textured background to your photo

Photoshop Tutorial at Growing up a NJ Wife Blog

"Today I'm going to show you {hopefully} how to take a picture with a bland background and give it a little spice. Here is the original picture I took.  I did a little touching up already on the skin and eyes.  So from my stand point everything is done except adding some texture to the background".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Photo Frames from Ring Boxes

Just the right size for your desk

Photo Frame Tutorial at Home Sweet Homebodies Blog

"I have a couple of  shoe boxes full of those little boxes that rings, watches, and assorted jewelery come in- both the fancier hinged kind, and the cardboard ones.  Being the recovering pack rat that I am, I still have to look the other way when I am decluttering in my craft room, because they are just so dang cute that I cannot get rid of them!  And anyway, I might be able to turn them into something fantastic, right".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clothes Pin Frame

A vintage look for photograph display

Clothes Pin Frame Tutorial at Look Between the Lines Blog

"This Pinterest inspired craft project only took 30 minutes to put together after I got all of the supplies! I came up with this idea after seeing a similar project on Pinterest, and altered it to fit my taste and my love for sentimental decor! All you need for this project is an old frame, pictures, lace, ribbon, or string, a stapler or nails, and clothes pins. I have held onto this frame for years, unsure of what to do with it, and was excited when I finally came up with this project! Luckily the wood was soft enough (I picked it up from a trash pile outside of someones house on the brink of rotting) for me to attach the lace with staples, you may need to use short nails or thumbtacks".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Photo Magnet

A way to display those wallet size school photos

Photo Magnet Tutorial at C.R.A.F.T. Blog

"These cute little magnets have been stuck in my head even BP (Before Pinterest). If something sticks in my head that long, I must really like it!  She made the magnets with Photoshop, but I’m scared of Photoshop. So, when Elmer’s delivered this yummy package to my door complete with foam board and glue dots… tiny Polaroids seemed like they were meant to be" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Your Own Photo Props

These look fun to make as well as use

Photo Props Tutorial at The Letter 4 Blog

"What's a photo booth without some fun props? You know you're jealous of my rad glasses. Good news, I'll show you how to make them :) I actually drew my props straight onto some thin cardboard so I don't have any templates for you but there is a ton around the web if you need. So cut out all your figures in some card stock or cardboard".... Read more

Tip - How to Get Large Prints Cheaply

Good to Know

Large Prints Cheap Tutorial at Measured by the Heart Blog

"I have seen this around the blogosphere quite a bit so you might have already seen this tip.  But in case you haven’t, it is too good not to share. I love to decorate with photos.  It’s an important part of my home decor.  I think it shows your family that you love them enough to put them in prominent places in your home.  A long time ago someone told me that children that have pics of themselves in their rooms have higher self esteem.  I don’t know if this is true or not but it makes sense that seeing a loving family or a beautiful child daily would make a difference.  To that end, I decided to print my favorite family photo pretty big.  I bet you can’t guess which one I use".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Camera Strap

Why not pretty up your camera strap

Camera Strap Tutorial at watchoutforthewoestmans Blog

"since I now have a sewing machine I decided to make my own.  I probably could have bought a new strap anywhere from $20-$100 instead I bought the materials to make three strap covers for $20.  I'm not sure which strap I like the best but this tutorial explains how to do the most complicated one with the ruffles and bows.  If you don't want all that jazz just don't put it on and follow the rest of the tutorial.  It's as easy at that!  And it should fit most straps.  I covered the one that came with my camera and there is room to spare" Read more

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