In today’s high tech world, almost everyone and their brother has those digital picture frames that continuously flash slides of their family photos. These are commonplace on mantles, dining room bureaus and even hung on walls with today’s flat screen technology. A few years ago…
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Half Term fun and frolics with Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam
As Half Term approached, one day, in particular, we were all looking forward to as we had been invited to WhiteGrounds Skate Park in London to have fun with bikes, scooters and skateboards to put the new Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam through its paces. What…
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Drooling over the new digital superzoom cameras
It’s been a few years now since I bought myself a new digital camera and I’m starting to get the itch to change again. Not my DSLR I hasten to add, I’m still in love with that and before Christmas I treated myself to a…
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Set your New Year off to a bang with Jessops’ firework tips
Remember remember…the 31st December Fireworks, & great camera shots I see no reason, why in this season Jessops’ New Year’s hints should be forgot! Amazing firework displays are seen all year round, symbolising a time of celebration, and what better way to start off the…
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Picstick: Personalised Photo Magnets
With the rise of apps like Instagram and Eye-em our smartphones, tablets and PCs are awash with images, instant captures of moments in our lives. People are pushing the boundaries of their photography skills and looking at life in a different perspective. As nice as…
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The perfect end to the week . . . Burghley House
You may, or may not have seen my post from yesterday but it really put a downer on my week. I have not been feeling well this week, migraines are plaguing me at the moment and since stopping breastfeeding that ‘time of the month’ has…
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Capture every moment spent with the children this summer with Jessops’ five top tips for taking the perfect photo!
If you’re anything like me you will be snapping away over the summer holidays to have lasting memories of those hazy summer days together. Ian Savage, Head of Training at Jessops has put together these top 5 tips to help you take the perfect photo!…
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My favourite Nikon lens so far . . .
My favourite Nikon lens so far has to be my Nikkor 50mm AF-S F1.8 I just can’t believe the difference a change in lens can do for my DSLR. I have always been a fan of cameras, having my first one when I was very…
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A walk in the bluebells at Rutland Water, May Day 2014
Despite numerous walks recently in search of these beautiful blue flowers we finally found what we were looking for on the path between Whitwell and Barnsdale at Rutland Water thanks to my friend Karin. The Beans were amazed when they saw the blue/purple hue stretched…