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By: Learn to use ISO

Learn to use ISO — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:55:41 +0000

[...] with more tips–but, until then, I can’t recommend Leah‘s Hollaback Health post on taking better pictures with a cheap camera… which shows you DON’T need a fancy, expensive monstercam to take awesome [...]

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:27:37 +0000

I use a camera from like 2004! I don’t care… it is all I can afford right now. But, I do use my Mom and brother’s cameras when I eat something with the family or at their house (which is a much better camera). Funny thing is… my boyfriend is a photographer and has fancy cameras, but blogging is my thing and I don’t involve him in it unless he decides he wants to take pictures.

By: ZenLizzie

ZenLizzie — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:10:40 +0000

I love this!! I’m envious of people with awesome cameras,but I know I don’t NEED one, especially when my point-and-shoot pictures can be just as good or better than my dSLR pictures. I think the main advice I would give to anyone is find good lighting. Maybe your kitchen has a big window and you have great natural lighting (mine doesn’t), or maybe you just have a bright (but softish) light you can aim over at your food.
Also, just take lots of pictures and get comfortable with your camera. If you have time, take 50 pictures with different settings and learn which ones work for you, your light and your blog.
My advice isn’t very original, but this post made me excited:)
.-= ZenLizzie´s last blog ..Cleaning out the crisper =-.

By: Leah (Nutritionista)

Leah (Nutritionista) — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:42:47 +0000

Sometimes I actually think non-"pro" looking pics can be more relatable. I think I'm more likely to try making a dish if it looks like something I could actually produce myself, rather than a meal from a 5-star restaurant! .-= Leah (Nutritionista)´s last blog ..Profile of a Healthy Eater: Susheela =-.

By: Johana (My Quirky Life)

Johana (My Quirky Life) — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:52:36 +0000

I am guilty as charged for using my phone to take pictures, but I definitely don't go crazy posting "bad quality" pictures. I do own a point and shoot Canon (sadly no SLR), but I am a horridly forgetful person and always have my phone on me so tend to use that. BUT I am being more mindful of it and using my digital camera more now! Very helpful post! .-= Johana (My Quirky Life)´s last blog ..Downsides of this Adventure =-.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:04:51 +0000

This is a great post and something I've been thinking about (and worrying about) lately. A lot of blogs have professional looking (and amazing looking) photos. It's hard not to compare ourselves to those blogs and feel less than. .-= Lisa´s last blog ..Bike Route =-.

By: Bridget@PavementandPlants

Bridget@PavementandPlants — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:21:56 +0000

I believe I need to get new plates….they are so boring and beige. I will definitely have to start accessorizing. The macros setting was a lifesaver also. I can tell the pictures I took with it and without it.

By: Laura Georgina

Laura Georgina — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:37:33 +0000

I’m with Heather–the macro setting really is your best friend–reduces blur and really sharpens the image. I also avoid using the flash with pictures, and compensate for not using the flash by setting the two-second timer on the camera; that way I can usually avoid the shaky-camera effect.
.-= Laura Georgina´s last blog ..Big News! =-.

By: Leah (Nutritionista)

Leah (Nutritionista) — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:37:07 +0000

Totally agree with what everyone said about lighting! It’s definitely key. I didn’t include the “don’t use flash” rule because I assumed we’ve all heard it a million times by now — but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded! But yeah, natural lighting is SO the way to go.
.-= Leah (Nutritionista)´s last blog ..Profile of a Healthy Eater: Susheela =-.