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How To // Blog Photo's

I was requested to share how I go about taking my blog photos by the lovely Rebeka. I don't own the hyped up snazzy 'blogger camera', I've used two cameras since starting my blog, three counting my iPad. I'm not professional and refuse to read instructions but here's what I do & I hope a few of you do find it useful, I really don't do anything complicated.
What camera do I use?
I use the Lumix Panasonic DMC FZ45 currently, I'll eventually upgrade again.....or add snazzy camera owner to the BF requirements. My old pink Fujifilm J30 is now retired to the  cable drawer until I sell it, it's practically brand new. I've been using my Lumix camera for most of the year, I'd recommend it. Occasionally I use my iPad camera, it's a lot better than I thought. I wouldn't use it all the time, it's not the best especially as winters coming. I'm already hating the dull, grey days for blog photos.
Where do I take my photos?
If you followed me from the start I've changed where and what I've taken my photo's on. I currently take them on my dressing table, in my make shift blog studio....white card. These pop up tents seem a bit ridiculous to me and take the fun out of blogging. I get a fair amount of natural light in my room but occasionally I move into the next bedroom, found in hauls, instagram photo's & eventually youtube videos.
How do I resize my photos?
Resizing is the easiest thing to do, I'll usually resize by simply using the preview on my mac or macbook. Other times I'll just upload to picmonkey and do all my extras along with resizing. I don't feel like I need photoshop, I don't need to edit professionally nor will I redesign my blog, I'll pay someone when I find the right person! 
How do I make my photo's pretty?
I use a combination of Picmonkey & apps on my iPad. 
If I did miss anything, let me know in the comments and I'll reply! 

10 comments

  1. I prefer it when blogs have good quality photos that aren't blurry etc, one reason why I love your blog so much!

    http://emilylikessmakeup.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  2. Oh, thank you so much :))))))) Very helpful and interesting post. Made my day :)

    www.rebekasbeautyworld.blogspot.com

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    1. You're welcome lovely, it was fun to write something different x

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  3. Fab post, I bought a pop up tent from eBay and have been thinking of doing a post about that but I need to get used to using it myself first! x

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    1. Let me know how you get one, I already replied to this comment and blogger's being an idiot :( x

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  4. The camera looks pretty good! I am all hyped up over DSLRs because I'm not a pro it really might not be practical to spend so much money on that camera, but I do love camera posts! :) thank you for this xxx

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    1. It's a great camera, certainly worth not splashing out the canon! x

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  5. Love this post! It's so interesting. xo

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