New website launched to provide down-to-earth, jargon-free advice specifically to moms about taking great photos – regardless of what kind of cameras they use
DALLAS, August 10, 2010 – Moms who want to take better photos of their kids now have a new online resource, thanks to The Photographic Life: Photo Tips for Moms, a new website developed especially for moms to help them take better photos, no matter what type of camera equipment they have. The site was developed by Mary Phillips, a busy Texas mom and professional portrait photographer, who wanted to help other busy moms in an easy-to-understand, jargon-free way.
On the site (www.phototipsformoms.com), there are tips on everything from using your iPhone’s camera to the most expensive professional equipment, along with tipsheets, editing advice, software reviews, contests, forums and much more.
The site is broken down into four main sections:
- Gear: Camera 101 and reviews of equipment and suggestions on using what you already have
- “The Shoot:” Tips on taking the best photos, pointers on the best use of light, how to take pictures of kids at different ages
- “After The Shot:” What to do with your pictures once you’ve taken them, including framing, storage and printing advice. Resources for photo books, etc.
- Editing: How to edit your pictures to make them look the best possible, software reviews, instructional videos and where to find free software
Membership costs are just $1 trial membership, and after that a very affordable $6 per month. A portion of the membership fees benefits two non-profit children’s charities, The Tiny Sparrow Foundation and Wipe Out Kids Cancers.
“One of the best features about The Photographic Life is that members can grow and learn at their own pace and on their own schedules,” said Phillips. “This site is a labor of love to mothers everywhere. It’s my hope that, with a little help, they can tell the story of their family with images of real family moments.”
Initial feedback has been overwhelming positive. In its review of the site, popular “mommy blog” CoolMomPicks.com says “this beautiful site offers everything you could possibly wish for as an aspiring family photographer…there is no tech talk – all the information is easy to understand and uncomplicated.”
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