Sandi SimosNov 24, 20192 minEvolution of a dramatic photoI thought I'd share a little of my thoughts and process as I create a photo with lots of special effects.
Sandi SimosNov 4, 20194 minMy child wants a camera for Christmas - where do I begin?Get recommendations for a camera for your preteen or teen.
Sandi SimosOct 25, 20196 minWhich 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 SimosOct 21, 20194 minLearn and Break the Rule of ThirdsLearn about how the Rule of Thirds works - and then take some chances and break it!
Sandi SimosOct 10, 20194 minLeaf 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 SimosSep 23, 20194 minFrom 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 SimosSep 16, 20193 minSeeing the world through a lens ball - right side up!I've put together some tips for taking pictures using a lens ball.
Sandi SimosSep 7, 20195 minMilky Way Photo - My process the first time outI 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 SimosAug 26, 20198 minPlease 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 SimosAug 21, 20194 minAm 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 SimosJul 15, 20192 minPractice, practice, practice’ve learned that the secret to photographing jewelry is practice. And more practice. And still more practice.
Sandi SimosJul 10, 20193 minStarting my own business… What was I thinking???I was going to start this post with the sentence: “What no one tells you about starting your own business…” but that isn’t true.
Sandi SimosJul 8, 20191 minView to the Past (or Future?)I took this photograph about a year ago. It was way outside my normal subject matter, but I am very pleased with the way it turned out....
Sandi SimosJul 8, 20192 minCommunicating a Soft MoodBefore I decide how I want to stage an heirloom piece, I consult with the client to understand the story and emotions connected to the...
Sandi SimosJul 8, 20192 minFinding InspirationWelcome to the first post in my photography blog. I will post periodically and tell the story behind some of my photos.
Sandi SimosJul 8, 20191 minHi, My Name Is Sandi…This blog is a way to tell the story behind some of my images and give out some tips.