May 01, 2012 - May is National Photo Month! Celebrate the month by taking photos every day. Give yourself an assignment such as taking a self-portrait each day of the month, or photographing a certain type of object every day.

April 30, 2012 - Experiment with the white balance settings outside. White balance on your camera will alter the color temperature and appearance you get in your picture. For instance, a CLOUDY setting will give your pictures a warmer cast. The FLUORESCENT setting will make your... Read more

April 29, 2012 - Carry your camera manual, especially if your camera is new. When traveling you'll probably have a chance to try some new shots. It can also be the time you’re likely to forget the function of a particular button. Or you may just want to explore all the cool things... Read more

April 28, 2012 - Photograph signs and markers when you travel. This will help you to remember where you were on your trip. There is nothing worse than showing off your travel photos to friends and family and not remembering where you took the shot or the historical significance of a monument.

April 27, 2012 - A panorama can help you capture the breadth of a great vista. With a COOLPIX camera, try the panorama scene mode or panorama assist mode. Check your camera’s manual to see which mode your specific camera has. This will help you with overlap as you shoot your sequence... Read more

April 26, 2012 - Explore composition by adding different lenses to your camera bag. Introducing a wide angle for really wide shots and a telephoto for that tight close-up lets you add variety to your shots.

April 25, 2012 - Tripods extend your shooting time into the dark. Turn off the flash so the camera will select a slow shutter speed (creating a long exposure), then use the self-timer so you don’t introduce movement and blur when you press down the shutter button. A cable release... Read more

April 24, 2012 - Look down for details shots. Sometimes the simplest things can be right at your feet. On a fall day, leaves can make up an amazing display of patterns. Or on a trip to a historical place, you can round out the story of the trip by shooting the cobblestones in the street.

April 23, 2012 - Turn on the lights when shooting inside the house. Lamps and overhead lights will brighten any picture indoors. The light will add depth to the picture and often warm up the color. Most importantly, it will brighten up the background to avoid the harsh,... Read more

April 22, 2012 - Jump for fun. Have your kids line up for a picture. As the photographer, get low, and get ready to shoot. Have the kids all jump in the air at the same time. Capturing them mid jump can bring out their true personalities.