Capturing Summer Magic: Tips for Perfect Summer Photos

Summer brings vibrant colors, bright sunshine, and unforgettable moments. To make the most of this season, here are some tips to capture stunning summer photos:

Embrace the Golden Hour: The hour after sunrise and before sunset offers soft, golden light that enhances the warmth and richness of your photos. Plan your shoots around these times for the best natural lighting.

Utilize Natural Light: Summer sunlight is powerful, but harsh light can create strong shadows. Use diffusers or shoot in shaded areas to achieve a more even and flattering light.

Focus on Vibrant Colors: Summer landscapes are bursting with color. Highlight these hues by using a polarizing filter to make the colors pop and reduce glare from water or reflective surfaces.

Capture Movement: From waves crashing on the shore to children playing, movement can add dynamism to your photos. Use a faster shutter speed to freeze action or a slower speed for a motion blur effect.

Include the Environment: Summer is a great time to showcase outdoor environments. Frame your subject against picturesque backdrops like blooming flowers, lush greenery, or blue skies to add context and depth.

Experiment with Angles: Try different perspectives to find the most interesting shots. Shoot from low angles for a dramatic effect or from above for a unique view of your subject.

Stay Hydrated and Safe: Remember to take care of yourself while shooting in the summer heat. Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and take breaks to avoid exhaustion.

With these tips, you'll be well on your way to capturing the essence of summer in all its glory.

My New Toy, Canon Selphy Printer

So after looking at it online for several months, my upline for Close to my Heart, posted a review and tutorial on her Canon Selphy Printer. 

I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and purchase one as well. 

So for starters, my set came with a bundle. 

It had the starter ink cartridge, and then an ink cartridge along with 54 photos sheets. 

I also purchased an additional 108 sheet pack with another ink cartridge. I figured if I like it I am going to use it. 

So my husband helped me set everything up (I was working on card swaps), and it took him less than 5 minutes. 

We connected everything to the wi-fi and it was up and running in no time. 

So far I've printed about 10 photos. It's very cool to watch them print out. 

It does one layer of color at a time, then adds a gloss type covering on the photo. 

I've noticed as long as I don't resize them, they look pretty good. 

The ones however that I tried to resize, appeared to have a lower resolution. 

Not horrible, but enough for me to notice. 

And honestly they could just be user error, from me changing settings or sizing.

I am happy with my purchase, and will watch a few more tutorials, to become more familiar with the settings.  

Now I can work on my Disney albums even faster, without having to run back and forth to Walgreens to pick up more printed photos.