While watermarking is certainly not a perfect way to protect your images, it will protect against the more "casual" photo thieves. The trick is in creating a watermark that is visible yet doesn't greatly detract from the image. When you create a watermark it is a good idea to make sure it goes across a vital piece of the photograph while not covering the main visual point.

We have some great ideas for watermarks that are effective without being too intrusive. Our simple directions will have you creating watermarks in no time!

How to Watermark Your Photos

Fireworks photography is not as difficult as you may think. A little planning and know how will help you capture great fireworks photographs. With the 4th of July celebration coming fast towards us for those in the U.S., this is a great time to work on your fireworks photography. To help you capture the "perfect" fireworks photograph I have three lessons on fireworks photography. The first is a basic lesson on how to shoot fireworks and the second goes into more advanced issues to help you fine-tune your fireworks pictures. The third fireworks photo tip is the #1 secret to fireworks photography. I also have a link to a great article from Sue Chastain, our Graphics Software Guide, on how to remove ugly backgrounds from your images when necessary.

Fireworks Photography Lessons - How to Photograph Fireworks

Happy Shooting!!!


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Our About.com Painting Guide, Marion Broddy-Evans, got me laughing with her "You Must Be An Artist If" collection of painter jokes. Photographers have some great quirks of their own too. I've come up with a few to get you thinking (and giggling). Be sure to add your own photographer jokes/quirks to the list!

Read the jokes and add your own here

Summer is baby animal season. Many cute little balls of fluff are running around our backyards, parks, and zoos. These small subjects are nearly irresistible to many photographers but they pose their own special set of challenges. Here are some tips on what to keep in mind when photographing baby animals.

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