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Samsung NX300 Camera Review and Sample Photos with Kit Lens

November 24, 2014 by Mandi Grant

In this review: hands-on with the new Samsung NX300 mirrorless camera. This is my first mirrorless camera and so far I’m impressed. Samsung isn’t the biggest name in cameras right now, but after a weekend of pointing this camera at virtually everything in sight I think they really ought to be. Read on as I share…

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Holiday 2014 Camera & Equipment Buyer’s Guide for Craft Photographers, eBay Sellers, and Bloggers

November 5, 2014 by Mandi Grant

My favorite time of year is here! I love cozying up inside when it’s cold outside, the sparkling decorations on everything, the emphasis on family and friends… and food – oh boy, food! This is ALSO my favorite time of year because it’s the best time to upgrade your photography and crafting supplies! Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, countdowns…

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Simple White Background Product Photography Setup

April 6, 2014 by Mandi Grant

Need some lovely new photos for your shop but limited by a tight budget? This DIY white photo background setup costs less than $5!   Supply List 1 large sheet of white poster board tape (painter’s, Scotch, masking – any kind will do) 2 big pieces of white foam core board “bounce card” made with…

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Best Indoor Lighting Equipment for Craft Photographers

April 3, 2014 by Mandi Grant

The most challenging aspect of product photography is getting the lighting right. Lighting affects everything: color, sharpness, shadows, and the overall quality of the image. The outdoors can be fickle and difficult to rely on – clouds, rain, and, oh yeah – that thing called winter. The best way to control lighting is to create…

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Filed Under: Lighting, Lighting Equipment Tagged With: artificial lighting, food photography, lighting, photography

How to Get Great Photos with your Point and Shoot Camera

March 12, 2014 by Mandi Grant

The humble “point and shoot” is where most of us get our start in photography these days. But as you dig into photography and notice your friends are shooting with fancy DSLRs, it’s easy to feel like your “inferior” equipment is holding back your photography. While that might be true to some extent, there’s still a…

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Best Cameras for Craft and Food Photography (and every budget!)

March 8, 2014 by Mandi Grant

I recently spent well over 20 hours researching my next DSLR purchase (I’ll reveal what it is in a future post!).  Along the way, I realized there’s good cameras at every single price point – so I put together this camera-buying guide for other crafters and food photographers thinking of a camera upgrade. This camera…

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