Ageless Photography

Preserving the Memories of Your Special Event in Great Photos at Affordable Prices

Graduation Day is quickly approaching

Remember that special day with photo's taken from Ageless Photo

Graduation special:

$100

multiple clothing changes

Photos loaded to gallery for you to print

Mother's Day Photo Package

We are offering a special package to honor Mothers this year.

30 minute session

Portraits will be put on web page for you to print

$50*

Call today to reserve your spot.  Don't forget to book your appointment early so you have time to submit your picture to the local paper (March 22nd deadline) in honor of Mother's day.

*This price includes 1 outfit, and pictures taken at my residence.  Additional charge for travel.

Attention all Churches

Would you like to add pictures to your church directory?  I can help.

$10 per family/minimum of 10 families

Photos loaded onto CD for the church use

Gift Certificates Available

We are currently offering gift certificates which can be used just like cash

Winter Photo Taking Tips

Keep your camera cold

Most cameras and batteries will perform well in temperatures that you and your family can endure comfortably in winter. Once the temperature gets unbearable for you, it's probably going to get tough on your gear as well. If you're suited up for the bitter cold though, here are a few things to look out for where your gear is concerned.

Mechanical problems with your LCD displays or battery failure will probably be the first things you might notice. The exact temperature where problems might occur depends on the design of the equipment. You'll probably show signs of failure before your gear.

Although it may be tempting, putting your camera under your jacket can actually cause condensation and you won't be able to take any photos until it dries. It is also a lot easier to brush snow off of a cold camera. If the camera is warm, the snow will melt and become a wet mess.

Avoid going from a cold environment to a warm environment and back again. This will also cause condensation. Keeping your car cold when you drive from place to place will help the camera stay at the outside ambient temperature and keep you shooting.

When you do come back indoors, be sure you warm your camera slowly. If you've worn glasses and gone from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors you've experienced condensation. Ths is exactly what happens to your lens and renders your camera useless until it clears. Try leaving your gear in your camera bag for a while and that will help it slowly acclimate.

Memory Cards

There are very few reports of memory cards having problems in low temperatures. There are some industrial cards which are fully tested and specified for continuous use at extreme temperatures, but it seems that it's really not essential to use such cards. Most users seem to find that even at the lowest temperatures most memory cards perform without problems.

The snow should be white... right??

Snow can present all kinds of photography problems. Often times if you simply put the camera on the P (program) Mode and let your camera's built-in light meter read all that snow, it will turn the snow 18% gray instead of white. Not only will the snow look gray, but everything else in the picture will look darker than the snow. A general rule of thumb is to compensate for the brightness by opening up one or two stops or over-exposing, to let in more light. If your camera has automatic exposure compensation try both a +1 and +2 and see which works best. If you are fortunate enough to have a camera with Snow or Winter Mode, use it and it will compensate for you and make the snow white.

If it's a sunny day, don't forget to think about fill flash when photographing people. Otherwise they might fall into the shadows while the snow is bright white.

Winter's Not Just White

Capturing a pristine field of snow might sound like a good idea, but be careful, it may lead to a boring photo. Instead of all white all the time, look for objects that will add a spot of color and contrast to your scene. All of these tips will not only keep you out shooting longer, but will help you come back with some beautiful winter scenes.

Tracy Greene

Devastation from Flood of 2011

Fantastic Fall Photos

Photo Taking Tips:

For the best light and color, photograph around sunrise and sunset

Photograph outside when your shadow is longer than you are

Overcast days help to create softer shadows; colors are more vibrant

What Pictures Should I take?

Leaf piles

Falling leaves

Trees (try taking the same tree from the same spot for a few days to watch the color unfold)

Take a ski lift to the top of a mountain to photograph the beautiful colors below

A country road with many falling leaves

Children playing outdoors

There are many different photo opportunities; grab your camera and get started

Photo Taking Tips

Here are some tips when taking photos:

1.  Using a plain background will help focus attention to your subject (s)

2.  Move close to your object- this allows you to focus on details

3.  Get down on your subjects level.  Try sitting on the floor or ground while taking the photo

4.  Place your subject so it is off center in your picture

5.  Add props, rearrange subjects and allow your subjects to move freely.  Some of the best pictures are ones

where the subject is unaware of your presence.

How to care for your camera

There are some instances where taking pictures can be dangerous to your camera.  Dirt is one danger.  If you plan on taking pictures on the beach, in the desert, or anywhere where dirt is in the air, consider purchasing a rain hood for your camera.  If dirt gets into the camera it can prevent it from operating correctly.

Water is another danger.  Water is not good for the electrical components of a camera.  It can also damage the battery.  Purchasing a rain hood will also help under these conditions.

Finally, dropping your camera can also create a problem.  Please use the shoulder strap to help prevent dropping.  It only takes one drop to an expensive camera to damage its components.