(Tue Feb 10th, 2009, by Linda Cress Dowdy)

A new baby is an exciting event gladly shared by the proud new parents. Baby announcements or birth announcements come in a wide range of styles, designs and colors but the most special ones include pictures of the newborn. Here are 9 tips for taking that perfect baby picture that will remain a valuable keepsake.

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Wed Feb 18th, 2009, by Tony Mandarich

Just the mere mention of "boudoir" photography and you immediately get the vision of sensual, elegant photos that leave much to the viewer's imagination, and accomplishing the task of making him want more.

Drawing a blank on what you should do with those precious family snapshots that aren't the best quality, but you love them anyway? Scrapbooks are a great way to get creative with your snapshots, and digital scrapbooking with Scrapbook Flair is totally free!

Article by James D. Humphrey

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There is also a wide range of scene modes which give you leverage of photography in a range of conditions. a special 'My Colors' menu offer effects such as Light or Dark skin, Vivid or Neutral and other custom color adjustments.

by Dennis Paguio

Professional photographers will tell you that it is your skill - not the model of your camera - that makes a good picture. Even then, a good camera helps you take good pictures. A good camera is a good motivator for you to keep practicing your photography skills, and keep taking pictures of interesting places and scenes. Before you shell out big money for a camera you can't use, here are some ideas to help you buy the perfect camera to get the perfect scene.

a tutorial written by a fellow Cafemom member

Grayscale Image

Black & White Conversion w/ Chocolate Duotone
(skip duotone step in the tutorial for simple black and white)

A WONDERFUL blog from an extremely talented photographer, to give the rest of "photography tips and techniques for the cash challenged". You can check out the Studio on a Shoestring blog or check out Deborah's wonderful photography at Deborah Wolfe, Photographer.

What is this GIMP?

The "GNU Image Manipulation Program" (originally the General Image Manipulation Program) sired by Spencer Kimball & Peter Mattis.

In their own words, "GIMP is our answer to the current lack of free (or at least reasonably priced) image manipulation software for GNU/Linux and UNIX in general."