Tips & Tricks – Improve Your Personal Snapshots

 

Tips on taking better “snapshots.” A comparison of before and after photos to show how simple it can be to dramatically improve any photo.

 

We are available to speak to any group on a variety of photography topics including, “The Art and Science of Restoring Old and Damaged Photos” and “Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Personal and Vacation Snapshots.”

 

Contact us through this link or call 440.748.6300 (NOTE: This is a landline so text messages won’t come through.)

How to create a professional looking book of your personal snapshots

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The North Ridgeville Arts Council has asked me to present to the community my special, free presentation: “How to create a professional looking book of your family snapshots, child’s wedding, vacation pictures and more.” Discover how to create a beautiful, coffee table-style book of all your snapshots as a lasting keepsake for family and friends. […]

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Top 5 ways to convert old photos and slides for computer viewing

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By guest blogger Kathleen Hubert If you’ve ever dug up an old photo of a forgotten time and marveled at the simplicity and beauty of the good old days, you’ve probably wished you could keep those memories inside of you forever without worrying about damage or decay. The good news is that now, with digital

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How to make your own amazing photo book

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Ever since I wrote about publishing my Picturesque Olmsted Falls coffee table book, I’ve been getting TONS of e-mails asking where I had it printed. Seems like every one wants to have a gorgeous keepsake of their vacations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries – even the adventures of family pets – including a guinea pig! After months

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I shot the moon – the “Supermoon” that is

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The moon hasn’t been this close to the earth since 1992.  Because the moon’s orbit around the earth is oval, it is sometimes  closer to the earth and other times – it’s farther away. Last night, it appeared larger and brighter than normal earning the name “Supermoon.” Although Supermoons have a slightly stronger pull on

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Secrets to Saving Flood Damaged Photos

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  With the recent flooding in Northeast Ohio and possibly more high water on the way, I decided to put together several tips to save water-damaged, heirloom photos. When floods and fires hit, most people don’t grieve losing a stove or couch. It’s the loss of valued family photos, scrapbooks and memorabilia that makes them

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Dick Goddard summons 80th birthday snow storm

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A new conspiracy theory spreading throughout Northeast Ohio is that Cleveland’s legendary meteorologist Dick Goddard used his “mystical powers” to summon the huge snow storm that has buried the area. Thursday marked Goddard’s 80th birthday so rumor has it that he wanted it to be remembered for the blizzard that hit the area late last night and

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14 brave souls venture out in near-blizzard-like conditions to see presentation

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On February 21st – amid blustery weather conditions, 14 people made their way to the North Ridgeville Library to see my special presentation: “Photo Restoration – The Art and Science of Resurrecting Damaged and Faded Photographs.” The presentation was sponsored by the North Ridgeville Arts Council and was open to the community. I covered the causes of damage

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Mark spoke about the miracles of photo restoration at North Ridgeville Arts Council

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A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of presenting, “Photo Restoration – The Art and Science of Resurrecting Damaged and Faded Photographs” to members of the North Ridgeville Arts Council and the community. The presentation covered what causes damage and fading to photographs and how to avoid it. There were several before-and-after photos showing

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Groundhog Day magic

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  February 2nd – the magical day when the world’s attention turns to a little town in western Pennsylvania where an over sized rodent predicts whether spring will arrive early. I had the opportunity to witness the fun and festivities in 2003. My goal was to capture the essence of the celebration in just one

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Out of the darkness – a great photo arises

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          This post is in recognition of The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. The years 2010-2013 mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953.   Photos can have a completely different “feel” depending on when they are taken. A night scene can have a

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