We have all done it I'm sure. Looked in the attic or the cupboard and found a box of old holiday photos from the dark ages. We remember (vaguely) where the holiday destination was, but the actual location of the photograph eludes us.
Time was when every photograph you took was either a transparency (slides - er yes, remember them???!!!) or was printed on a piece of photo paper and cost you your hard-earned cash for each one.
Well of course, digital photography has changed all that, but unfortunately it has not always changed peoples habits in their holiday photography. Most people still just point the camera at a suitably picturesque scene, press the button and then put the camera away again. Since it doesn't cost anything to take a photo (whoopee, the government hasn't cottoned on to this one yet!) why not take a number of photos of the same scene - you can always delete the worst ones when you get home, and you might just get a winner.
If you go away with your camera on an exotic long haul holiday you should never come back with less than 500 images! And 1000 would be better!
So, back to the original question, how do we know where we went on our holidays?
The answer is easy. Wherever you go, remember to take a photograph of all sign posts and place names. In fact, anything with an address or location on it. These images will be in the right order in your holiday photos and you will then know where you were when the surrounding photos were taken!
They cost nothing but time to take, and will bring back memories for ever.
http://www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Holiday Photo Tip
Holidays are the best time of year for many of us and in many cases this is the only time when we dig out our trusty camera for some photographs of the family enjoying themselves.
How many times have you turned on your digital camera and found last years holiday photographs still on your storage card? Or even worse, pictures from the year before!!!
It is amazing how often you find yourself talking to someone about a place you have both visited but you just can't find the photos to show them or to remind yourself of what it was like.
Perhaps you have changed or ugraded your camera and the new one uses a different format of storage media, or the kids have borrowed the camera and formatted the card.
Either way, that's it. No more photos. They are gone for ever!
Don't leave your holiday memories to chance. As soon as you return home get those photos downloaded onto your computer and then copy them onto a CD or DVD for safekeeping.
Oh, and don't forget to label it clearly so you know what's on it!
http://www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
How many times have you turned on your digital camera and found last years holiday photographs still on your storage card? Or even worse, pictures from the year before!!!
It is amazing how often you find yourself talking to someone about a place you have both visited but you just can't find the photos to show them or to remind yourself of what it was like.
Perhaps you have changed or ugraded your camera and the new one uses a different format of storage media, or the kids have borrowed the camera and formatted the card.
Either way, that's it. No more photos. They are gone for ever!
Don't leave your holiday memories to chance. As soon as you return home get those photos downloaded onto your computer and then copy them onto a CD or DVD for safekeeping.
Oh, and don't forget to label it clearly so you know what's on it!
http://www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
Friday, 18 September 2009
Business Cards
When did you last revise your business card? In fact, when did you last look at your business card? And have you compared it to your competitors cards recently? Is it too busy and cramped, or is there just not enough detail for people to connect with?
Traditional business cards simply stated the name and contact details of the person, together with their company name. However, cards with company logos soon became fashionable and many cards now follow this simple formula of providing a logo followed by the contact details.
But some companies have been much more adventurous in their business cards and some really imaginative and clever ones have been created for modern thinking individuals. A quick search on Google for the terms 'Unusual Business Cards' will generate a good few minutes entertainment looking at some of the more ingenious ones, such as Apple's Steve Jobs metal business card based on an Apple computer.
However, if someone gives you a business card how will you remember what they look like after a time apart, or if the card presented is for someone else how will you recognise them when you need to meet them?
This is where the photo business card comes in to its own, where you can know that the person on the card is the person you are speaking to.
It is so much easier to put a name to a face when you have a photograph of the person and it makes the business contact much more approachable and personable.
Why make business any more difficult than it already is? If you are in business then people should be able to know who you are. So get creative and order some photo business cards today!
www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
Traditional business cards simply stated the name and contact details of the person, together with their company name. However, cards with company logos soon became fashionable and many cards now follow this simple formula of providing a logo followed by the contact details.
But some companies have been much more adventurous in their business cards and some really imaginative and clever ones have been created for modern thinking individuals. A quick search on Google for the terms 'Unusual Business Cards' will generate a good few minutes entertainment looking at some of the more ingenious ones, such as Apple's Steve Jobs metal business card based on an Apple computer.
However, if someone gives you a business card how will you remember what they look like after a time apart, or if the card presented is for someone else how will you recognise them when you need to meet them?
This is where the photo business card comes in to its own, where you can know that the person on the card is the person you are speaking to.
It is so much easier to put a name to a face when you have a photograph of the person and it makes the business contact much more approachable and personable.
Why make business any more difficult than it already is? If you are in business then people should be able to know who you are. So get creative and order some photo business cards today!
www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Bumps and Babies
It's been a big hit in the USA ever since a naked and pregnant Demi Moore appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine in 1991, and now bump and baby photography is taking off over here in the UK.
You can expose as much or as little as you are comfortable with, and as long as you wear sensible colour clothing (see your photographer for details!) then the results can be stunning.
Bump and baby photography can also include both partners so that the experience is shared, and then once your baby is born you can have additional photographs of the new member of the family.
Grandparents also love to have these images, which can be in colour or black and white (or even both!) and can have special effects such as sepia toning and antique lighting applied to give them an olde worlde appearance.
And of course there is always the option of airbrushing away any unwanted marks and blemishes to give everyone a perfect appearance!
You can choose to have traditional prints, large canvas or acrylic wall hangings or a printed photo book of the images (and yes, some people choose all of the above!) which will allow you to enjoy your new baby for years to come, so why not make the most of your pregnancy with some professional bump and baby photography?
Mark Llewellyn
www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
You can expose as much or as little as you are comfortable with, and as long as you wear sensible colour clothing (see your photographer for details!) then the results can be stunning.
Bump and baby photography can also include both partners so that the experience is shared, and then once your baby is born you can have additional photographs of the new member of the family.
Grandparents also love to have these images, which can be in colour or black and white (or even both!) and can have special effects such as sepia toning and antique lighting applied to give them an olde worlde appearance.
And of course there is always the option of airbrushing away any unwanted marks and blemishes to give everyone a perfect appearance!
You can choose to have traditional prints, large canvas or acrylic wall hangings or a printed photo book of the images (and yes, some people choose all of the above!) which will allow you to enjoy your new baby for years to come, so why not make the most of your pregnancy with some professional bump and baby photography?
Mark Llewellyn
www.markllewellynphotography.co.uk
Monday, 14 September 2009
Mark Llewellyn Photography
I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based near Newbury in Berkshire and have now turned to photography full time after being made redundant from my proper job twice (both times from the same computer company!). As a professional member of the British Computer Society I get letters after my name - MBCS.
I have been photographing weddings for thirty years and have qualified as a licentiate of the Society of Wedding and Portrait photographers - so I get to have more letters after my name - LSWPP!
Can't have too many letters after your name so I am also a licentiate with the National Photographic Society with the letters LNPS!
I teach adults photography and Photoshop for Newbury College and am always looking to do more teaching so get in touch if you need photo training!!!
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