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.
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Sandi Simos
Nov 4, 20194 min read
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, 20196 min read
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, 20194 min read
Learn and Break the Rule of Thirds
Learn about how the Rule of Thirds works - and then take some chances and break it!
Sandi Simos
Oct 10, 20194 min read
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
Sep 23, 20194 min read
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
Sandi Simos
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Seeing the world through a lens ball - right side up!
I've put together some tips for taking pictures using a lens ball.
Sandi Simos
Sep 7, 20195 min read
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
Aug 26, 20198 min read
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, 20194 min read
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
Sandi Simos
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Practice, practice, practice
’ve learned that the secret to photographing jewelry is practice. And more practice. And still more practice.
Sandi Simos
Jul 10, 20193 min read
Starting 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 Simos
Jul 8, 20191 min read
View 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 Simos
Jul 8, 20192 min read
Communicating a Soft Mood
Before 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 Simos
Jul 8, 20192 min read
Finding Inspiration
Welcome to the first post in my photography blog. I will post periodically and tell the story behind some of my photos.
Sandi Simos
Jul 8, 20191 min read
Hi, My Name Is Sandi…
This blog is a way to tell the story behind some of my images and give out some tips.
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