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Chee-eeeeese! How to take great photographs of your family
Connected Photographer Magazine - May 2007
You don't have to be Anne Geddes or Annie Liebowitz to get the ultimate family picture. The key to photographic success is by capturing their spirit and personality.


Romantic picture effects don't have to be expensive
Connected Photographer Magazine - April 2006
In this continuation of our Budget Photo Secrets series, we look at a free tool that can help create a romantic image blend (and a lot more).


Photographing small objects for eBay without a close-up lens
Connected Photographer Magazine - July 2005
If you sell things on eBay, you know that physically small items often sell for good money, especially if they're collectable. You also know that displaying a picture of what you're selling is an important tactic, since the photo (or photos) gives buyers a much better sense of the actual item you're selling. But what if you don't have a macro lens or a camera that's got a close-up or macro mode? This article will tell you how to take great close-ups of small objects even if you don't have a macro mode.


Keeping your pictures on the straight and narrow
Connected Photographer Magazine - December 2004
In our September 2004 issue, Editor in Chief David Gewirtz gave us one of those cheesy little tips he's so proud of, this time on how to make sure your picture frames are straight when hanging them. Senior Editor James Booth isn't a big fan of the cheese, but realizes it has its place. Here, he offers his own blend of dairy, showing how you can keep those pictures straight once you have them aligned.


Tips for getting better pictures from your camera phone
Connected Photographer Magazine - October 2004
Even though camera phones are limited in scope and performance, people still want to get the most out of them. Here are some tips that Peter Aitken, author of Camera Phone Obsession, has gathered from long experience taking many successful, and many more unsuccessful, camera phone photos.


How to make sure your frames hang perfectly level on your wall
Connected Photographer Magazine - September 2004
Once you try to hang your frames on the wall, there's always this dance where you put in the nail, set the frame on it, and step back three steps to see if it's level. Then you step forward, tweak it a bit, and do the dance again. Turns out there's an incredibly better way. Read this article to find out how to make your life easier.


How to take fabulous photos of your jewelry without using a camera
Connected Photographer Magazine - June 2004
Have you ever wanted to take great pictures of your jewelry, but either not have a digital camera or just want an easier way? Imagine if you could find a foolproof method of scanning in beadwork or even bulkier jewelry with just a scanner. Now, you can. In this helpful article, Marilyn Gewirtz shows you how.


Creating interesting textures from scrap pictures
Connected Photographer Magazine - March 2004
Every so often, I want a text to use as a backdrop for some project. Here at ZATZ, I'll often need a background for our cover images on the home pages of the magazines. While you could buy texture CDs from a variety of vendors, sometimes it's fun to create your own out of your own pictures and a few simple filters. This article shows you how.



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