Best Background for Photography? Try Black!

Hi Everyone,

A black background is just plain visually dynamic, and as Jim Zuckerman says, "works for all kinds of subjects, and it also solves a lot of visual problems".

See his tips and thoughts, along with two very striking pictures, about what just may be the best background for photography. Read his BetterPhoto Instructor Insights photography blog here:

Best Background for Photography? Try Black!

Have fun checking this out!

Thanks,

Kerry

Digital Infrared Photography: A Creative Discovery!

Hi All,

In photography, says Deborah Sandidge, "there's something new and different just waiting for you to discover."

How true! And Deb shared her thoughts and expertise on digital infrared photography in an excellent BetterPhoto Instructor Insights blog:

Digital Infrared Photography: A Creative Discovery!

Thanks,

Kerry

Water Drop Photography: How to Do It!

Hi Everyone,

Have you seen those water drop pictures that are full of color and style? If so, you'll know how eye-grabbing they are!

In his BetterPhoto Instructor Insights photo blog, Jim Zuckerman shares his thoughts and techniques - plus some great pictures - on the subject of water drop photography. Read all about it here:

Water Drop Photography: How to Do It!

Have fun trying it yourself!

Kerry

Digital Camera Live View: A Big DSLR Benefit!

Hi All,

Does your DSLR camera have live view? Rob Sheppard is a big fan of this cool feature, particularly those models that also have a tilting LCD. Read Rob's BetterPhoto Instructor Insights blog here...

Digital Camera Live View: A Big DSLR Benefit!

Thanks,

Kerry

Announcing the BetterPhoto Ambassador Program

Hi Everyone,
An exciting - and profitable - thing is happening over at BetterPhoto.com! Check out the new Ambassador Program. All you do is sign up, place a banner or text ad on your site. When someone clicks through to BetterPhoto and buys something ... you get a percentage of the sale. Easy!

Here's more from the BetterPhotoJim blog:

Announcing the BetterPhoto Ambassador Program

Thanks,

Kerry

Funny Dog Photos and Other Great Pictures!

Hi All,
With a group of Newfoundlands and a terrier, I'm very much attracted to good dog photography :-) And at BetterPhoto, there are many members who have shot some amazing images, including some very funny dog photos. Check out my Team BetterPhoto photography blog:

Funny Dog Photos and Other Great Pictures!

Thanks,

Kerry

Creative Portrait Photography - Reflection on Plexiglas!

Hi All,

Check out Jim Zuckerman's BetterPhoto Instructor Insights blog on photographing portrait on Plexiglas. As Jim says, "The dark reflection from the Plexy adds an elegant and intriguing quality to anything you shoot with it."

Creative Portrait Photography - Reflection on Plexiglas!

Thanks,
Kerry