Capturing a Winter Wonderland Between dainty ice specks falling from the sky, otherworldly sunsets, and entire bodies of water transformed from liquid to solid, winter creates the most extreme natural phenomena our Earth has to offer. It’s only natural that photographers covet these images, scrambling to capture them before they melt away. But there’s a […]
For families with children, grandparents are essential to holiday celebrations – often, the traditions you and your kids cherish most each season were passed down from them, or from your own grandparents. This, combined with all the love (and free childcare) they provide year-round, makes it hard to imagine what life would be like without […]
There’s one in every family – a photographer, that is! When your loved one is passionate about photography, they’re bound to want a gift that indulges their hobby and improves their art. But what’s the best present to help them capture their vision this holiday season? Here’s a list of picture-perfect gifts you might want […]
Parents, grandparents, teachers, aunts and uncles all know the joy of receiving artwork from a child. It doesn’t matter if the little one in your life is the next Leonardo da Vinci, or if they’re working on more of a hand-turkey level of sophistication – the effort, thoughtfulness and pride that comes with such a […]
Since camera phones hit the scene more than a decade ago, they’ve developed into an integral part of everyday life. Photography is the third most common use of smartphones for college students, and more Flickr users are posting photos taken with iPhones than with the leading Nikon DSLR. It’s understandable – your phone is multifunctional, […]
In August, the end is just the beginning – of the school year, of course! This is a huge milestone for first-year college students and their parents. Like anything new, it’s a little scary, especially for students living on campus. How can this tiny, strange, shared room become home for the next four years (or […]
The long-awaited (but always too short) summer vacation season is finally upon us! Whether it’s a trip to the local beach or to a distant tropical island, summer vacations are a time to relax, unwind and spend some quality time with the family. Of course, you’ll be bringing your smartphone along for the ride (81% […]
It’s that time of the year again…wedding season is in full bloom! And while the ceremony may be picture-perfect, finding the perfect gift to celebrate can feel more like a nightmare than a fairy tale. Not another fondue set. Whether you’re the best man, the maid of honor, or a friend of a friend of […]
Can you believe it’s already May? Mother’s Day (May 14) and Father’s Day (June 18) are just around the corner. If you’re reading this there’s a good chance you’re looking for unique gift ideas and/or have waited until the last minute (it’s ok, we won’t judge you; we’ve been there more times than we’d like […]
Spring is in the air, and that means longer days full of sunshine and sports! The smell of freshly mowed grass brings baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and cheer back into your kids’ daily routine (and throws you back into your favorite role: full time chauffer, cheerleader and photographer). Obviously, this eats up a […]