Tips and Tricks for the LUMIX ZS200

Tips and Tricks for the LUMIX ZS200

Collaboration is Key Creating in tandem with another artist is such a delight!  I still marvel at the handiwork of Matthew Sutherland, a fellow Lumix Ambassador, who literally captured my heart and love for photography in this short video!  The assignment was simple: share a few helpful tips about the Lumix ZS200! We went to Seattle,…

Beachy Video Story (and How-To)

Beachy Video Story (and How-To)

 A peaceful morning… So I went out to Nye Beach in Newport Oregon while we were staying for the week of Thanksgiving and visiting with family. I just had to make a little video, (with the new Lumix G95),  edit in iMovie and then record a video on HOW to do it!  Not too hard- Just in…

Studio Lighting for Portraits

Studio Lighting for Portraits

Studio Lighting for Portraits Face it, people want to look GREAT in their portraits. OK, not great- better than in real life, right? Like twenty pounds lighter, 10 years younger, skin much smoother, eyes and teeth so bright…. And really, that’s our job as photographers to do three things: *Hide a person’s flaws *Show off…

Cropping and Composition

Cropping and Composition

Balance is key- In life, in time management, in business and, yes, especially in photography! When we tell stories, we want our images to look pleasing and convey our message without distractions. We want to get to the point, or have viewers SEE our point quickly and clearly, not confused about the message. Many of…