PICTURE E R F E C T
Make the most of your smartphone camera this holiday with these seven photography tips
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CLEAN YOUR LENS
This may seem like a given , but you ’ d be surprised how often it goes unchecked — clean your lens ! On your phone or big camera , make sure that you ’ re starting with a clean , clear lens . Use a soft cloth , and wipe that baby down ! This can mean the difference between a funky , fuzzy shot and a crisp , clear fun memory you just captured !
Story and photos by RENEE L . CROCKETT , FLOATING LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY
COURTNEY DEVRIES PHOTOGRAPHY
Howdy ! I ’ m a professional photographer from Caldwell and a momma of three great kiddos . I married my high school sweetheart 11 years ago , and he and I opened a construction company in 2015 . We have since opened Crocketagne Industries LLC , which owns ProBuilt
20 November / December 2021
Construction and Floating Lights Photography , which is my passion .
I began taking photos professionally in 2002 at several portrait studios , which over the years gave me the opportunity to apprentice under some absolutely amazing photographers . After a long hiatus I picked my camera back up and opened my own business as a portrait photographer .
In the past three years I have educated myself through hundreds of hours of online and in person training , webinars and workshops , and now mentor other photographers .
I hope I can pass on some of the knowledge I ’ ve gained over the years and teach you some fun tips and tricks on how you can take better photos over the holidays .
Let ’ s dive in !
This image would not have turned out so clear had I not done a double take of my lens and gave it a good clean first !