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		<title>Don’t Miss the Chance to Have Pregnancy Photography Done</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy Photography]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While some days it feels like it’s going to last forever, pregnancy doesn’t and, before you know it, you’ve exchanged a giant belly for a beautiful baby. If you don’t have pregnancy photography done to keep memories of being pregnant, you’re missing out.
First put aside your fear of pregnancy photography.  You don’t have to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="Pregnancy Photography" src="http://zirconmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/pregnanttummy.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="268" />While some days it feels like it’s going to last forever, pregnancy doesn’t and, before you know it, you’ve exchanged a giant belly for a beautiful baby. If you don’t have pregnancy photography done to keep memories of being pregnant, you’re missing out.</p>
<p>First put aside your fear of pregnancy photography.  You don’t have to be naked!  There’s some strange belief that you can only wear your birthday-suit when having pregnancy photography done and that’s simply not true.  You can wear whatever you’d like of course and many women choose to use scarves or other props to conceal certain body parts.</p>
<p>Then put aside the fear in thinking you’ll look huge, or ‘very pregnant’, because you won’t.  Often times, the best pregnancy photos don’t focus on a mom-to-be’s stomach, but her face instead.  If you don’t want your stomach featured, tell the photographer as much.  After all, you’re paying for them. <span id="more-63"></span></p>
<p>Admittedly, pregnancy photography is pretty intimate.  I don’t think many women take photos of their pregnant bellies and send them off as Christmas Cards (or I hope not anyway).  However, they can still be shared with others by keeping them in a portfolio or special album. I think girlfriends would be likely to sit around and compare photos of pregnancy… we compare everything.</p>
<p>As for cost, style, poses and professionals, I believe it’s wise to research around for a photographer who has past pregnancy photography experience and a portfolio you like.</p>
<p>While not my cup of tea, I know there are people out there who bring pregnancy photography right into the labor and delivery rooms.  Again, not for me, as I’m a little busy and slightly distracted while giving birth, but for those who want pregnancy photos until the very last minute of pregnancy, then this is a gig for you.</p>
<p>Have fun while you’re pregnant and planning for baby’s arrival.  Pregnancy photography is a great investment and even greater way to capture those memories.
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		<title>Digital Photography: Photo Recovery</title>
		<link>http://www.zirconmedia.com/2008/09/18/digital-photography-photo-recovery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Photo Recovery]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While we all love taking pictures of our near and dear ones, we seldom forget to backup these valuable pictures. Sometimes we are even careless with our cameras, digital equipments that we end up spoiling them.
If you love photography, you might want to read the following mentioned tips that can help you with photo recovery

Backup [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While we all love taking pictures of our near and dear ones, we seldom forget to backup these valuable pictures. Sometimes we are even careless with our cameras, digital equipments that we end up spoiling them.</p>
<p>If you love photography, you might want to read the following mentioned tips that can help you with photo recovery</p>
<ol>
<li>Backup up your digital photographs. It always useful to have an extra copy of photos. This way you can be rest assured that you will always have your favorite photos with you all the time.</li>
<li>Never format the device yourself.  Use the software provided with the camera, digital equipments to format your disk.</li>
<li>Be extra cautious in extremely hot or humid climate. Camera are sensitive to temperature and humidity and can spoil your cameras.</li>
<li>In case you lose your photos, make sure you use professional photo recovery software to recover your precious photographs.</li>
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		<title>Shooting Winter Landscapes</title>
		<link>http://www.zirconmedia.com/2008/08/25/shooting-winter-landscapes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Winter Photography]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While everyone loves to shoot beautiful winter landscapes, it is very important to take care of one self at the same time. Here are few points that you need to keep in mind when you are shooting winter landscapes.

If you are shooting for winter landscapes, make sure you are wearing the right clothes. Wear warm [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While everyone loves to shoot beautiful winter landscapes, it is very important to take care of one self at the same time. Here are few points that you need to keep in mind when you are shooting winter landscapes.</p>
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<li>If you are shooting for winter landscapes, make sure you are wearing the right clothes. Wear warm clothes so that you are protected against harsh environment.</li>
<li>Check the weather before going to shoot landscapes.  Local weather news should be checked before you plan anything.</li>
<li>Carry only essentials with you.  Don&#8217;t take excessive baggage with you. This way you can explore more and shoot better pictures.</li>
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		<title>New Camera Tricks</title>
		<link>http://www.zirconmedia.com/2008/08/19/new-camera-tricks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have already posted few photography tricks and tips which will help you get most out of your camera.  Here are few more

Try different camera exposures: Every camera has different camera exposure settings which a user can use to get brillaint photographs.
Depth of field blur and movement blur can help you get impressive photos. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have already posted few photography tricks and tips which will help you get most out of your camera.  Here are few more</p>
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<li>Try different camera exposures: Every camera has different camera exposure settings which a user can use to get brillaint photographs.</li>
<li>Depth of field blur and movement blur can help you get impressive photos. Try both the techniques.</li>
<li>Be creative. Use your imagination, creative skills to photographs the most ordinary elements and turn them into masterpiece.</li>
<li>Everyone take photos of famous monuments, models etc. You can stand out by taking photos of something rather more unique. People love to see something which is unusual.</li>
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		<title>Photography Tricks: Wide Angle Lens, Focus and Blur</title>
		<link>http://www.zirconmedia.com/2008/07/10/photography-tricks-wide-angle-lens-focus-and-blur/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Good photographers don&#8217;t need to wander around to find new subjects. With their skills, they are capable to turn even modest details stand out in ordinary people, flowers or animals.
Digital photographers are able to create magic with their cameras. There are few tips however which anyone can learn to improve their photography skills.
1) To make [...]]]></description>
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<p>Good photographers don&#8217;t need to wander around to find new subjects. With their skills, they are capable to turn even modest details stand out in ordinary people, flowers or animals.<br />
Digital photographers are able to create magic with their cameras. There are few tips however which anyone can learn to improve their photography skills.</p>
<p>1) To make your subject stand out from the rest, always prefer having your subject in a brightly lit environment against a dark background. This will not only make the person facing your camera glow, but also give more depth to your photograph.</p>
<p>2) Focus and Blur:  This trick is fairly used by many photographers. Here the photographers keep sharp focus on their subject, while blur the background. As a result subject appears much more clearer and picture looks great.</p>
<p>3) People can also use wide angle lens to increase their field of view . As a result they can fit a bigger view into a small picture.
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