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Phone Camera Settings 101

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A smartphone's camera can be a scrapbookers most useful, immediate, and powerful tool. However, navigating through the myriad of phone camera settings can be overwhelming. Lets look at a few essential phone camera settings, and see what they are.   The basics Begin by familiarising yourself with the default camera app on your smartphone. Understand the layout, icons, and menu options. Most camera apps have an intuitive interface, making it easy to access essential settings.    Resolution and aspect ratio Higher resolutions yield sharper images which you can print in bigger sizes, but they also take up more storage space....

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14 Tips for more memorable photos

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You've worked your way past cutting off heads and you can avoid blurry, but you're still not getting the pictures you want. Here are a few simple tips for taking great photos:   Push the button You’ve got a digital camera right?  So just keep pushing the button, there’s no limitations like the good old days of 36 exposures on a roll of film. Sometimes thinking slows you down. The more pictures you take, the luckier you get. If you ask professional photographers, they’ll tell you they take many pictures to get a single great one.   Keep it simple...

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Photo Perspectives

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Capturing Everyday Moments In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, there are countless moments that pass by unnoticed. However, with the right perspective and a keen eye, you can turn these ordinary moments into extraordinary memories for your scrapbook. Lets delve into how to capture and cherish the beauty of everyday life through photography.   Look for details One of the secrets to capturing memorable moments is to pay attention to the small details that often go unnoticed. Whether it's the dewdrops on a spider's web or the intricate pattern on a flower petal, training your eye to...

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Photographing your everyday life

Posted by Linda Gransby on

Discovering beauty in the seemingly ordinary is often missed as we document the occasions and events that make up our lives. Here’s a few ideas to guide you through the art of capturing your daily routines, mundane items, and seemingly ordinary events, transforming them into a scrapbook that mirrors the essence of your daily life. Let's delve into an extended list of everyday items and events, examples to spark your inspiration and give your albums a unique view on your life.    Morning Rituals Capture the first light casting a golden glow on your bedroom wall. Zoom in on the...

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Labelling printed photos

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Even though most of us are now using digital cameras, we invariably have many older, printed photos in our possession. Beyond the joy of holding memories in hand lies the crucial task of labelling, to breathe life into these snapshots but also to ensures their safekeeping for future generations to enjoy.   Why label?   We are the guardians of family memories Even if we don’t scrapbook these archives of family photos, labelling transforms simple pieces of paper and ink into interesting and precious keepsakes.  Encapsulating not just faces and places but the essence of moments. It elevates a mere...

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