Top 5 Cameras for Digital Photography Beginners</h1> <article> <h1>Top 5 Cameras for Digital Photography Beginners</h1> <p>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:27 +0000</p> <p>With all the choices available, shopping for digital cameras can be overwhelming. I’d like to make it easier for you.</p> <p>If you’re in the market for a digital point-and-shoot camera for a beginner, here are 5 models which are highly recommended by the leading websites on digital photography.</p> <p><a href="http://cherishcollages.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/canon.jpg"></a>These cameras are compact, easy for a beginner to use, yet have enough features for a budding digital photography enthusiast. They’re also price reasonably for someone who’s still exploring the world of digital photography.</p> <p>Of course, the camera can only do so much; the quality of a picture still depends on the skill of the photographer. Make sure to claim your copy of <a href="http://www.learndigitalphotographynow.com/a.php?a=babisbaby" target="_blank">“Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros,” </a>to get professional photography tips and tricks. It’s a totally f-ree report.</p> <p><strong>Here’s our top 5 cameras for digital photography beginners:</strong></p> <p><em><strong>1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER4BK?ie=UTF8&tag=cherishcollag-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER4BK">Canon Powershot A1100 IS </a><br /> </strong></em></p> <p>A top choice in many digital photography sites. It takes 12.1-megapixel photos and includes all the features beginners will appreciate, such as shooting modes that automatically select the right settings, Face Detection Technology, and Intelligent Contrast Correction. Yet other modes will allow the shooter to select his own settings for exposure, shutter speed and other variables. And at only a little over $100, this is one affordable yet powerful camera.</p> <p><em><strong>2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZM88?ie=UTF8&tag=cherishcollag-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QFZM88">Panasonic DMC-FS25 </a><br /> </strong></em></p> <p>Another 12.1-megapixel camera that gets consistently high ratings from photography sites. Aside from face detection and intelligent ISO control, the Panasonic DMC-FS25 allows the user to lock focus on a moving subject. The shutter release is ultra-fast, with a time lag as little as 0.006 seconds. At the ISO 6400 setting, you can take pictures even in almost total darkness.</p> <p><em><strong>3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OTZR22?ie=UTF8&tag=cherishcollag-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001OTZR22">Casio EX-FC100 </a><br /> </strong></em></p> <p>This 9.1-megapixel camera bosts of high-speed burst shooting, which lets the user take 30 shots per second – great for sports and other action-packed photography. It also records HD video and features fast uploading to YouTube.</p> <p><em><strong>4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SEQPGU?ie=UTF8&tag=cherishcollag-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SEQPGU">Sony Cybershot DSC-W290 </a><br /> </strong></em></p> <p>This camera’s Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Face Detection Technology make picture-taking foolproof even for the rank beginner. It even has Anti-Blink Function, which helps keep subjects from blinking, and warns the photographer when a subject has blinked. It has a range of other features, including 13 photo modes, image stabilization and a 9-point autofocus. This 12.1-megapixel camera also takes HD video.</p> <p><em><strong>5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PK8FHE?ie=UTF8&tag=cherishcollag-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001PK8FHE">Nikon Coolpix L100 </a><br /> </strong></em></p> <p>This is a 10.0-megapixel camera with 15x optical zoom. The Smart Portrait System lets users take portraits without the dreaded red-eye, which the camera fixes automatically. It also has face-finding technology, so faces are always in focus, a Smile Mode, which shoots the picture when the subject smiles, and a Blink Warning, which lets the user know when the subject blinked. Other features include image stabilization, high-speed shooting, low-light shooting, and Sport Continuous Scene Mode of up to 13 frames per second.</p> <p>Hopefully this list will help you find the perfect entry-level camera. Compare the features with your digital photography needs and, of course, your budget, to find the best point-and-shoot camera for you. I’m a Canon girl myself, both my point and shoot and DSLR are Canon’s.</p> <p>The proof is in the picture. And if you’d like to take professional-looking pictures, then download your f-ree copy of the report, <a href="http://www.learndigitalphotographynow.com/a.php?a=babisbaby" target="_blank">“Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros.”</a></p> <p><em>Disclaimer: I am an affiliate of Learn Digital Photography Now…but it does contain lots of great advise for taking better photos. </em></p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ftop-5-cameras-for-digital-photography-beginners%2F&linkname=Top%205%20Cameras%20for%20Digital%20Photography%20Beginners"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Unique Gift Idea, Custom Photo Collage</h1> <p>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:54:27 +0000</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Photographs are personal to us and no gift could be more unique or personal than a custom photo collage created from cherished photographs. A photo collage is simply<br /> several separate photographs put together to create one blended photo.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> <p>Tell the story of your wedding day and display all your favorite memories from that day. Show off that trip of a lifetime. Relive the joy of a family reunion everyday. With a photo<br /> collage your memories can be on display everyday, not packed away never to be seen again.</p> <p>A custom photo collage makes the perfect unique gift too. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthday’s, Anniversaries. A milestone birthday is the perfect occasion. Collect photographs from each year of someone special’s life and create a lifetime memories collage.</p> <p>Need a special gift for a couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary, paper is the symbol of the first anniversary so what could be better than a print. Pictures from that special day can be combined to create a special gift.</p> <p>A collage makes a great graduation gift as well,<br /> encompassing all the memories of childhood. Mom will need a copy as well! A new mom would be thrilled to receive a collage of herself with her baby for mother’s day. All perfect opportunities to give the unique gift of a photo collage.</p> <p>A photo collage can be made up of any theme, use your imagination. A child’s sport playing memories to remember being the star of the team, a fun filled family event or trip, or a baby’s first year of life. Any special memory can make a theme.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p>With some creativity and a good photo editing software, you can create a collage yourself or have it created by a photo collage design service which specializes in creating one-of-a-<br /> kind collages.</p> <p>A photo collage makes a very unique gift or keepsake. It shows time was taken to create something special just for them. A collage is also a wonderful conversation piece, sparking<br /> questions and memories in everyone who views it.</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F03%2Funique-gift-idea-custom-photo-collage%2F&linkname=Unique%20Gift%20Idea%2C%20Custom%20Photo%20Collage"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Custom Photo Tile Jewelry</h1> <p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:04:56 +0000</p> <p>It’s Friday and time for another Friday Fave of mine…and yet another item on my “I want it” list. <a href="http://www.em-jewelry.com/index.html" target="_blank">Elemental Memories</a> is a site I discovered last year, not sure where, maybe on Twitter? Possibly? All I know is, the pieces are gorgeous, unique, and mom-made. What else matters?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.em-jewelry.com/index.html"></a></p> <p>Elemental Memories takes your precious photos and puts them on baked clay tiles which are hand-pressed using low fire clay. I don’t know what it means, or how it’s done, but they come out looking gorgeous and are so unique. Not to mention super stylish.</p> <p>Wouldn’t this make a fabulous mother’s day gift…hint hint. Anybody read my blog that is related to me??? I doubt it. Any stranger out there want to send me a necklace?? Yeah, I doubt that too. Of course, a custom photo collage makes a pretty awesome gift too. </p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fcustom-photo-tile-jewelry%2F&linkname=Custom%20Photo%20Tile%20Jewelry"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Nothing but hilarious outtakes</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:32:57 +0000</p> <p>This week’s theme over at I Heart Faces is “Hilarious Outtakes” and since I have NOTHING but outtakes with my “we refuse to pose for you” boys, I have plenty I could share here. But I will pick my top 5 most recent ones. I tired valiently the other day to take some pictures outside of the boys…but alas while I did get a good one of my older son, Little Man refused to cooperate. As soon as I point the camera at him, he makes some kind of face and then insists I show him the picture right away.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p>And then a not too distant past favorite was the very quick photo session we had trying to get pictures for our Christmas card. It was an ugly day out and I decided at the last minute to do a photo card again and this is how they decided to act…</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p>I love the look on Little Man’s face, priceless.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/2010/03/week-9-hilarious-outtakes-photo.html" target="_blank">I Heart Faces</a> for more Hilarious Outtakes!</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fnothing-but-hilarious-outtakes%2F&linkname=Nothing%20but%20hilarious%20outtakes"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Epiphanie Camera Bag</h1> <p>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:39:10 +0000</p> <p>This week I discovered the most beautiful and functional camera bag and I want one, I mean I really REALLY want one.</p> <p>If you are anything like me, you probably debate whether or not to even bring the big bulky GOOD camera to certain functions…in the ugly backpack or case you have. It can be a hassle. So this professional photography and mom has come up with a solution to wrapping your DSLR in a towel and shoving it in your purse. A gorgeous purse/camera bag combo…with all the features needed to protect your expensive equipment and added room for your purse requirements too. No more lugging around 2 or 3 heavy bags.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.epiphaniebags.com/#/front-page-1/" target="_blank">www.epiphanie.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Features include flexible velcro panels that can be adjusted to fit your equipment, water resistant exterior, a removable cross body strap with extra padding, and lots of pockets and zippers for all those doodads that end up in our purses.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">At the moment there are just three styles to choose from, but more are in the works for later this year and the bag start shipping out this month. Visit <a href="http://www.epiphaniebags.com/#/front-page-1/" target="_blank">www.epiphanie.com</a> for details.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">I’ve got my eye on the Lola!</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fepiphanie-camera-bag%2F&linkname=Epiphanie%20Camera%20Bag"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Your Capture Shapes</h1> <p>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:52:48 +0000</p> <p>This week’s theme for <a href="http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2010/02/you-capture-shapes-2.html" target="_blank">You Capture is Shapes</a> and at first I had no idea what I would take pictures of and then ran out of time, but looking through my photos from last week’s trip North, I did notice some shapes. I was taken random pictures of things for no apparent reason and voila…now I can use them.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">My son so proud of his domino creation…gotta love those little rectangles!<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Birthday Tiramisu with circular Biscotti<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Pocket Watches<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Ahh, Martini glasses, little triangles on sticks. Bliss.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2010/02/you-capture-shapes-2.html" target="_blank">You Capture</a> for more great takes on Shapes this week.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/02/you-capture.html" target="_blank"></a></p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fyour-capture-shapes%2F&linkname=Your%20Capture%20Shapes"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Aperture Challenge</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:54:29 +0000</p> <p>I’m learning to play around with the manual settings on my camera more and more and so I decided to join the <a href="http://betterinbulk.net/2010/02/aperture-photo-challenge.html" target="_blank">Bloggography Challenge over at Better in Bulk</a> this week. The challenge was to photography something red or pink at different Aperture settings…let’s see what we got. Taken with a Canon XSi Rebel and a Canon 18-55mm lens. It was overcast and snowing out and since it’s not going to be stopping anytime soon, just excuse the poor light. The ISO was set at 800 for all the photos.</p> <p>First up, my new baby, my iPhone with a pretty red case.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">F7.0</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">F 13<br /> </p> <p>Then some Murano glass candy, the only red one I have. Don’t mind the dust please, I hate dusting, it’s so pointless…and I didn’t notice it until after I had taken the pictures and opened transferred them to the computer. The glass Gondola in the background blurs a little more as you go higher in Aperture setting.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">F16<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">F10<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">F6.4<br /> </p> <p>On the first set, I like the higher Aperture photos more, on the glass candy, I prefer to lower Aperture photo.</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fapperture-challenge%2F&linkname=Aperture%20Challenge"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Little Piano Man</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:51:31 +0000</p> <p>The theme this week over at I Heart Faces is “Hands On” and it just so happens I got this shot of Little Man playing the piano last week when we visited my parent’s house. The piano was a big hit with both the boys, but Little Man especially was enthralled with it. Now, normally, a little piano man music while eating dinner would be nice, but when it’s a 4 year old who just bangs on the keys instead of tickling the ivories…not so much.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com"></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Head over the <a href="http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/2010/02/week-8-hands-on-fun-photo-challenge.html" target="_blank">I Heart Faces “Hands On”</a> to see more…</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Flittle-piano-man%2F&linkname=Little%20Piano%20Man"></a> </article> <article> <h1>Fix It Friday Week 44</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:50:52 +0000</p> <p>Playing along with I Heart Faces and Fix It Friday today, but I cheated a little and used some actions and played with them…I love actions, makes life a little easier…lots to do you know!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com"></a>Original<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">First Fix:<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Lightened, sharpened, Boosted the color, cropped…then used <a href="http://coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.com/2000/02/coffeeshop-sun-kissed-pspse-action-and.html" target="_blank">CoffeeShop Sun-Kissed Lens Flare</a> Action</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Second Fix:<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Lightened, sharpened, cropped then used <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2009/08/pioneer-woman-action-sets-1-and-2-updated/" target="_blank">PW Seventies Action</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Third Fix:<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Lightened and warmed it up and cropped in tighter.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/2010/02/fix-it-friday-44-hands-on-photo-editing.html" target="_blank">I Heart Faces</a> to see more fixes…</p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Ffix-it-friday-week-44%2F&linkname=Fix%20It%20Friday%20Week%2044"></a> </article> <article> <h1>You Capture Kisses</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:55:08 +0000</p> <p>When you have boys, capturing kisses can be a bit difficult so I may have cheated a bit…kissing is YUCKY you see. Little man is still young enough to not think that though, so I managed to get him kissing Blue Bear. Blue Bear has been everywhere and I’m not sure kissing him is terribly sanitary really…but little man loves his Blue Bear and has since he was a tiny baby.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p>And then I cheated…yes, our Valentine’s dinner table at my cousin’s house was decorated with Hershey Kisses…hey, they count!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2010/02/you-capture-kisses.html" target="_blank">You Capture Kisses</a> for more…</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/02/you-capture.html" target="_blank"></a></p> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcherishcollages.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fyou-capture-kisses%2F&linkname=You%20Capture%20Kisses"></a> </article> </main></body></html>