Picture Tips

As we get towards the end of February, the weather has become a bit less brutal – and we are definitely not complaining! This means we are free to get out and about and enjoy what’s left of the winter weather, minus the frostbite. For photography buffs, wintertime provides some stunning photo opportunities! Catching the glistening snow on camera, whether...

Keep your camera safe from summer heat! The summer sun is great for so many reasons – longer days, warmer weather, and better moods. But that same sun also brings stifling heat and can cause things to melt or overheat – including your camera. Whether you have professional camera gear or shoot with a smartphone, it’s important to protect...

Take great pictures with these summer outdoor photography tips! Though it has felt like it for a while, June 20th is the official start of summer. From outdoor movies to canoeing to county fairs and more, summertime brings tons of opportunities that aren’t available during the colder months.   What better way to enjoy those activities than by capturing...

Frame Your Photos with These Tips One of the first steps in displaying your picture masterpieces is choosing the right picture frames. If you’re here, it’s likely that you plan to frame your photos with personalized wood picture frames found at www.GiftWorksPlus.com. But once you have just the right GiftWorksPlus custom wooden frame, what next? When you have your...

Show off your favorite musician in a custom music frame! It’s a safe bet that at some point in your life you took a piano lesson. If you’re like us at GiftWorksPlus, you most likely were dragged there by parents determined to turn you into the next Rachmaninov or Victor Borge. Undoubtedly, your will eventually won over and those...

Keep Your Camera Safe in the Summer Heat If photographers aren’t careful, hot weather can damage their expensive camera gear. Follow these tips to keep your camera safe when temperatures rise: Watch out for condensation: 1.) Humid weather can be the most harmful type of heat for your camera because it causes condensation on and inside your camera. 2...

Find The Perfect Frame For Summer Garden Photos! Don’t let the beauty of your favorite gardens fade away when summer ends. Instead, create stunning garden photos with these tips: Don’t be Afraid of Technology: Use macro lenses or extension tubes for great close-up shots. Zoom in close and fill the frame with your favorite subject in the garden –...

Taking pictures outside can be much trickier than indoor photography. Follow these tips to make sure your summer pictures look great! Take the best pictures this summer! 1.) Pick One Focus Point: Keep control of your pictures by using the manual focus option and turning off auto focus. When you use auto focus, the camera will generally focus on the...

Keep your camera safe this summer. Nearly everyone enjoys taking pictures of friends and families and saving them to relive the memories. Years ago, to take simple vacation pictures, you had to pack a bag just for the flash, rolls of film, batteries, and other extra accessories. Today, capturing memories only requires a slim pouch that hangs around your...

Explore Stunning Friend Picture Frames When cameras were film based, sharing pictures involved physically transferring a printed photograph. But with the advent of the Internet and cell phones that act as digital cameras, it is now both possible and normal for people to instantly click and share photos. With these instantaneous sharing abilities, a question begs to be asked...