http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Matt+Smolsky Pets Matt Smolsky Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311716&ca=Pets If you’re a pet owner, then you know all about the special bond you have with your pets. They give us unconditional love, and ask for hardly anything in return except for a safe place to live, food and water. Here are three great tips for taking wonderful photos of your pets – photos you’ll be proud... Arts and Crafts Matt Smolsky Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311717&ca=Arts+and+Crafts If you’re a scrapbooker, you owe it to your craft to try digital scrapbooking! It’s an easy way to expand and enhance your creativity in new and exciting ways. Some traditional scrapbookers are hesitant to “go digital” because it seems so different from what they’re used to. But don’t fear – scrapbo... Family Concerns Matt Smolsky Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=311724&ca=Family+Concerns The fact is, as families grow older, they tend to grow apart. Brothers and sisters who were once inseparable form families of their own, and don’t see each other nearly as much. Now, that doesn’t mean they become complete strangers, but it does mean that distance starts to take its toll a bit – espe... Internet Matt Smolsky Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=223940&ca=Internet There are quite a few photo sharing sites on the Internet these days. But just because some have millions of users, does that make them ideal for easy photo sharing? It depends on what you want to do. If you want to show your photos to the whole world, then a site that touts open sharing is right fo... Arts and Crafts Matt Smolsky Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=222587&ca=Arts+and+Crafts It’s true that old-fashioned film photography is an art form. In fact, in this day and age, that’s about all it is, which is somewhat ironic. After all, film photography started off in 1837 as something very few could enjoy or do. As it is turning out, people who enjoy film photography are again bec... Recreation Matt Smolsky Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=259619&ca=Recreation Summer offers a lot of opportunity for fun and frolic in the sun, and you’ll want to capture as many memories as possible. The best way is with a digital camera. While digital video has its place in preserving family memories, there’s nothing like having an album full of photos to look at while you... Arts and Crafts Matt Smolsky Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=244764&ca=Arts+and+Crafts It seems like everybody is sharing photos online. But it also seems as if it’s less about sharing memories, and more about sharing a funny photo they found on the Internet, or just putting a bunch of photos from a vacation into a file folder for people to view. That’s a little like dropping an envel... Family Concerns Matt Smolsky Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=245511&ca=Family+Concerns Father's Day gifts are typically practical items - lawn care equipment, ties, golf balls, a new tennis racquet - stuff he can use. Rarely do you get something sentimental for dad - it just doesn't fit the day, and it usually doesn't fit the dad. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can let dad ma... Arts and Crafts Matt Smolsky Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=245556&ca=Arts+and+Crafts On the 4th of July, people all over the nation come together to celebrate Independence and freedom. That makes it a great day to take a lot of photos. After all, there’s so much going on – parades, picnics, water sports, camping, barbecues, baseball games, and fireworks, of course. It’s also a great... Arts and Crafts Matt Smolsky Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246912&ca=Arts+and+Crafts “We cannot command nature except by obeying her.” Francis Bacon Whether you’re taking a picture of a geranium in your backyard garden or a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains, capturing a great photo outdoors means working with Mother Nature, and not trying to impose your photographic will upon her....