Evolution of a dramatic photo
I thought I'd share a little of my thoughts and process as I create a photo with lots of special effects.
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Sandi Simos
Nov 4, 20194 min read
My child wants a camera for Christmas - where do I begin?
Get recommendations for a camera for your preteen or teen.
Sandi Simos
Oct 25, 20196 min read
Which camera lens should you buy next?
Get some practical, easy to understand, advice on which DSLR lenses to buy for different types of photos.
Sandi Simos
Oct 21, 20194 min read
Learn and Break the Rule of Thirds
Learn about how the Rule of Thirds works - and then take some chances and break it!
Sandi Simos
Oct 10, 20194 min read
Leaf through pages or scroll through a screen?
My personal vacation photo motto should be "Less food, more love". I like to think less about my Instagram feed and more about memories.
Sandi Simos
Oct 1, 20195 min read
At a loss for words?
Some of my clients struggle with the idea of journaling to capture the memories of their cherished objects.
Sandi Simos
Sep 23, 20194 min read
From drab to fab... for free (your photos anyway)
Sometimes (ok, often...) my cell phone pics turn out a bit "blah". But when I want to post them on Facebook or Instagram, I want them to pop
Sandi Simos
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Seeing the world through a lens ball - right side up!
I've put together some tips for taking pictures using a lens ball.
Sandi Simos
Sep 7, 20195 min read
Milky Way Photo - My process the first time out
I hoped that at least one of our stops in Peru would be somewhere with a dark sky as I've really wanted to learn how to take dramatic night
Sandi Simos
Sep 4, 20193 min read
The views at Machu Picchu
The views of Machu Picchu as captured during our visit.
Sandi Simos
Sep 4, 20192 min read
My first try at street photography - Peru Edition
Street photography from Peru
Sandi Simos
Aug 26, 20198 min read
Please get that DSLR out of the closet!
Here are some tips - in layperson terms - to help you have fun with that DSLR camera that's sitting in your closet.
Sandi Simos
Aug 21, 20194 min read
Am I really an "artist"?
As I've been building my business, people have been asking how I got into photography. I suppose that question has prompted a little self-d
Sandi Simos
Aug 12, 20194 min read
DIY Your Own Product Photos for Social Media
Learn how to take your own product photos for social media.
Sandi Simos
Aug 4, 20194 min read
Create a memory book to preserve the stories of heirlooms
Create a memory book to save memories of precious objects before decluttering or downsizing your living space.
Sandi Simos
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Learning to see the world in a different way
Come with me to learn how I created one of my most recent images
Sandi Simos
Jul 27, 20193 min read
Is this my favorite picture???
Want to know my "Secret Sauce" process for capturing an image like this. Patience, patience and more patience!
Sandi Simos
Jul 25, 20193 min read
Handwritten Notes and My Best Intentions
My challenges with sending cards... now I have to get better because they are a great way to grow business.
Sandi Simos
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Why the frustration of building a new website?
Why, you may ask, did I redesign my website so soon after launching my new business? Why did I put myself through this stress and...
Sandi Simos
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Practice, practice, practice
’ve learned that the secret to photographing jewelry is practice. And more practice. And still more practice.
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