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Sandi Simos

Nov 24, 2019
2 min

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.

My child wants a camera for Christmas - where do I begin?

Sandi Simos

Nov 4, 2019
4 min

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, 2019
6 min

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, 2019
4 min

Learn and Break the Rule of Thirds

Learn about how the Rule of Thirds works - and then take some chances and break it!

Leaf through pages or scroll through a screen?

Sandi Simos

Oct 10, 2019
4 min

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, 2019
5 min

At a loss for words?

Some of my clients struggle with the idea of journaling to capture the memories of their cherished objects.

From drab to fab... for free (your photos anyway)

Sandi Simos

Sep 23, 2019
4 min

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

Seeing the world through a lens ball - right side up!

Sandi Simos

Sep 16, 2019
3 min

Seeing the world through a lens ball - right side up!

I've put together some tips for taking pictures using a lens ball.

Milky Way Photo - My process the first time out

Sandi Simos

Sep 7, 2019
5 min

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 5, 2019
3 min

The views at Machu Picchu

The views of Machu Picchu as captured during our visit.

My first try at street photography - Peru Edition

Sandi Simos

Sep 5, 2019
2 min

My first try at street photography - Peru Edition

Street photography from Peru

Sandi Simos

Aug 26, 2019
8 min

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, 2019
4 min

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

DIY Your Own Product Photos for Social Media

Sandi Simos

Aug 12, 2019
4 min

DIY Your Own Product Photos for Social Media

Learn how to take your own product photos for social media.

Create a memory book to preserve the stories of heirlooms

Sandi Simos

Aug 5, 2019
4 min

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.

Learning to see the world in a different way

Sandi Simos

Aug 1, 2019
3 min

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, 2019
3 min

Is this my favorite picture???

Want to know my "Secret Sauce" process for capturing an image like this. Patience, patience and more patience!

Handwritten Notes and My Best Intentions

Sandi Simos

Jul 25, 2019
3 min

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.

Why the frustration of building a new website?

Sandi Simos

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

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 frustra...

Sandi Simos

Jul 15, 2019
2 min

Practice, practice, practice

’ve learned that the secret to photographing jewelry is practice. And more practice. And still more practice.

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