Photographers Tips and Tricks
Each month we have a different Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) photographer write an article for our "Tips & Tricks" column in the newsletter. These articles are full of informative, practical and interesting information that will help make your partnership with NILMDTS more satisfactory and enjoyable. Each article is listed by the month it was written.
April 2010
By Cliff Lawson
Cliff Lawson, NILMDTS photographer, AC, Certified Trainer and MAC member, gives helpful advice on how to effectively use a Soft Box for NILMDTS sessions.
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May 2010
By Deborah Billingsly
NILMDTS photographer, Deborah Billingsly, walks through the process of taking a NILMDTS session from beginning to end. She covers how to contact a Digital Retouch Artist, what you should do when you return from a session, etc.
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June 2010
By Bob Coates
Do you have troubles trying to find new poses for your NILMDTS sessions? NILMDTS photographer, Bob Coates, shares his tips on how to pose babies for your sessions to create sweet, memorable images for the families you serve.
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July 2010
by Rena Colling
Ever wonder if you are forgetting something essential when you go on a NILMDTS session? NILMDTS photographer Rena Colling walks you through what you need to bring for sessions in this wonderful, informative article.
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August 2010
by Joni Clark
Joni Clark, MAC Team Member and Area Coordinator, gives many helpful tips on how to build a strong NILMDTS team in your area. She offers advice on how to connect with other members, creating a more cohesive team.
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October 2010
by Jennifer Holt
Area Coordinator, Jennifer Holt, wrote about the steps for creating and holding a NILMDTS fundraiser. It has some greats tips on how to hold a successful fundraiser!
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November 2010
By Don Aittama, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer
Have you wondered about how you can get nice directional lighting using your on camera flash? Don tells you how in this informative article.
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December 2010
By Bart J. Leger, Ph.D.
Your volunteer work for NILMDTS can be both the most rewarding and most difficult work you can undertake. This article outlines strategies to keep yourself healthy.
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Do you have tips and tricks that have helped you through a session?
Do you think others would benefit from hearing about them?
We're looking for tips about lighting, posing, working with the family, ways to encourage
them to be involved in the session, working with the nursing staff, image processing,
and general photography tips.
We would like to feature a guest writer each month in our newsletter! Send us a headline
and brief summary of an idea or article that you'd like to share with the other NILMDTS volunteers! We'll review and select a featured topic and writer each month. If you are
selected, you will be asked to send us a 250-400 word article for our monthly newsletter.
Share your knowledge, and to show our appreciation we will waive your dues for the year.
Submit your ideas here.