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- September 1st, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
A World Outside Your Car Window
No professional photographer would compose the money shots out the car window, but there are plenty of shots that can't be safely or practically attained any other way. Don't be deterred by the fear…
- August 24th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
How Much Control Do You Give Your Camera
Every budding photographer goes through a stage where they think they have to do everything manually or they're not a "real" photographer. I think I am just coming out of that phase now. If this "al…
- August 19th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
Pro Compact vs. Bridge Camera vs. Entry-Level DSLR: The Prosumer's Dilemma
For those of us with a budget that want to get the best for the price out of one camera, it may seem like there are so many options it's hard to narrow it down. For serious amateurs on a budget, it s…
- August 12th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
15 Ways to Give Your Images a Boost in Photoshop
Do you ever look at a photo you're working on in Photoshop and think to yourself, "Gee, that looks nice, but it's missing something"? That certainly happens to me a lot. Sometimes all a picture need…
- August 11th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The French Corner
The Francophile's Guide to Discovering the History of Versailles
This post was inspired by a number of things. First, my copy of Le grand livre-jeu de Versailles arrived in the mail today from Canada. Yes, the same book I purchased in Versailles proper, and which…
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
The Wonders of Photoshops "Clouds" Filter
Oh, clouds. When did my love affair with the "Clouds" filter first start? I can't even remember. I think it was around the time I started downloading a lot of Photoshop Actions that used it and I r…
- August 9th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
How to Fix a Botched Tourist Photo in Photoshop
I originally wrote this tutorial for Digital Photography School, one of my favorite photography blogs, but now that I have my own photography blog, I'm posting it here too.I recently took a trip to Eu…
- August 8th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
The Sassy Shutterbug at Amazon.com
I have made an aStore over at Amazon.com with links to all the products I talk about on this blog, including my gear, my recommended reading, and books on my to-read list. I'll keep updating it as I…
- August 7th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
I Have An Announcement!
Since this is a photography blog, I thought I'd share some great news with you - I won a photography contest! The winners of The BIG Contest by Jason D. Moore Photography were announced yesterday, an…
- August 4th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
If Your Eyes Were a Lens
Photo by vernhartI don't know about you, but I tend to learn concepts better when I can relate them to something I already know a lot about. That's why I made this list of what-ifs relating the human…
- August 2nd, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
5 Quick Tips For Retouching Women's Faces in Photoshop
Befor I begin, I just want to point out that retouched photos often look unrealistic next to the original, because, well, they are. It's good to stand back and look at your final product by itself to…
- July 30th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
A Bit On Bags
Every DSLR owner needs some sort of case or bag to keep their prized possession safe. For women, it can be a struggle to find one that is both stylish and practical. I hate overly masculine-looking…
- July 29th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
The First Official Post!
Woohoo! I'm live with my first official post on my newest blog! Let me start off by saying that I can't promise the posts will be regular after school starts, since I'll be student teaching. I didn…
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
Contribute to the Sassy Shutterbug
Do you have an article about photography that you'd like to share with my readers? This blog is brand new, and I'm looking for contributors who can share their ideas with my readers while gaining a f…
- July 28th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The French Corner
Avertissement: Eating Too Much Can Cause Weight Gain
I returned from my trip to Europe with plenty of French magazines to keep me up-to-date on the goings on in l'Hexagone. About a week ago, I was reading Marie France magazine, when I came across an ad…
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
My Favorite Books
I am compiling a list here of digital photography and post-processing books that I have read and loved. Most, if not all, of these books have made a huge impact on my composition, my knowledge of how…
- July 27th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
About Me
Yes, that's me in a Lilly Pulitzer sundress and my Lowepro Slingpack on my back, out on the town ready to take pictures at a moment's notice. So what if Lowepro and Lilly don't really go together? I…
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The Sassy Shutterbug
My Gear
My gear, my kit, whatever you wanna call it, these are the tools I currently use to take pictures. I didn't put it all here to show off (after all, this is hardly an extensive kit, nor is it top-of-t…
- June 6th, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The French Corner
The French Corner in France
Hello, after a long hiatus! Lately my focus has been much more on photography then blogging, but I'm trying to keep up with my blogging the best I can. Recently I went to Europe, and spent some time…
- April 2nd, 2009
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sammers05 has posted a new entry on: The French Corner
Getting the Authentic Educational Experience in French
I recently discovered a program which airs on France 3 in France called C'est pas sorcier. It's a wonderful series that teaches science, technology, and French culture and history in a not-tacky sort…
