~Outside Photography Tips!~

Hey guys!  So I decided to make a little post about Outside Photography Tips, which can come in handy when filming in outside :) Let's go! :)

So first, you'll need some things.  Of course a camera, and a little bag to hold it in.  I always bring an AG hairbrush just in case of fly aways, etc.

So yeah, this bag comes in handy! Let's start! :)

Weather--When taking pictures outside, always consider the weather.  If it's overcast, be cautious of rain, so make sure to bring a towel just in case.  If it's sunny, that's perfect!  If it's snowing outside, I wouldn't recommend it, but light snow is fine!

Angles--When taking pictures, taking at different angles come in handy.  You could make the same picture look totally different by taking it at different angles!

Flash--Just remember--NO flash!  Flash makes your pictures look weird and it is just annoying XD

Zoom in! Make sure to zoom in if you think the picture would look better up close!  Don't you love this one?

Clothes--Of course, just like you would as a human, bring the proper clothes for your dollies.  Fall photoshoot?  No tanks and shorts!  Summer shoot?  No pants and sweaters! ;)

Background--When outside, background can make a huge difference.  It makes the picture look nicer and everything! :) It does wonders!

Hair--I can't tell you how annoyed I am when I see a picture where everything is wonderful, except the doll's hair.  Believe me, we've all seen it.  Make SURE your doll's hair isn't messy or tangly.  And believe me, I've been guilty of this crime before ;)

Photogenic Dolls-Keep in mind, when choosing the doll to take outside, remember your photogenic dolls.  Mine are Molly, Saige and Mallory. They always turn out wonderfully in pictures--not that I have anything against my other beautiful dollies!

Camera--Keep in mind, you don't want to use a phone camera because the quality is horrible (unless you have a magical editor or that's the only thing you have), iPad cameras are fine, but a real camera works wonders.

The perfect picture--Don't worry, It might take awhile for the perfect picture to come out.  Just don't give up!  Keep taking until you get the one you want!

Two dolls! Don't just take one doll, bring two!  I love this sweet picture of Molly and Saige!

I hope you enjoyed this post and my tips/pictures! :) 

~Hope~

P.S. Below are some of my FAVORITE pictures I've ever taken!  Watch for these pictures coming up in a new photostory! ;)

How I Mannage Caroline's Curls Video!

Whew!  3 posts in a day!  Okay, well, I recently made a video on how I mannage my Caroline's curls since lots of people were asking!
Here it is:

~Copyright 2013~

I've all decided, due to rude people (even though I haven't had any) I'm going to put comments where I have to accept them before they appear on my blog.  :D

American Girl Photography Tips!

Hey girls, here's my next post of the day!  American Girl photography tips, by ME!  MWA!  Ok, so let's get started :D These pictures are with my iPod Touch BTW, so they might not be the best (even though I'm doing a photography tips post!  Har har har de har!  xD)

So first, I recommend using a lamp when taking pictures. 

I also recommend using a Tripod by the lamp.  See, right here I'm taking a picture of Mallory and Caroline, with my lamp and my tripod by it.

My digital camera :)  I also recommend turning flash off because it reflects horribly on dolls

Another suggestion: Learn how to work your tripod!  If you want to get good angles, knowing how to work your tripod will always come in handy ;)

Perfect!

So, mine is able to adjust to different sizes, like go really small so we can see my dolls face-to-face!

Small!

Ok, now here's another tip: Get up close!  People love cute up-close pics!

Once you've gotten the perfect pics, upload them to a computer with your camera cord or....

with your memory card!  Here's how:

Camera Cord Method-Take your camera cord and plug the small end into the camera, and the larger end into the computer.  Once you have plugged the large end into the computer, turn your camera on.  ALL cords MUST be connected.  Then something will pop up saying, "Import Pictures from (Whatever your Camera type is) to computer".  Click it and it will let you chose a file name and import!

Memory Card Method-Take the blue memory card out of your camera.  Ask for a parent's help if you need any.  Then, put it in a small memory card slot in the computer.  The same thing will appear as in the Camera Cord Method :D

Hope that helped!  If you have any questions, just email me at agdollysisters@gmail.com Also, if you need help finding things ask for a parent.

Hope