I’ve been getting a bunch of similar questions recently, so I thought I’d address a few of them on here 
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Frequently Asked Questions!
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1) Where did you get that awesome shirt?!
During my California extravaganza, I posted a picture of myself doing yoga on Jenna’s living room floor in my favorite shirt:
I laughed for about a day straight when I first saw this shirt, and apparently all of you were fans as well 
Here’s the link to it: http://store.cottonfactory.com/cf-842.html. I have a women’s size small. Let me know if you get one, too
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2) You take great pictures — what camera are you using? Any tips for how can I take better photos? Have you ever taken a photography course?
Don’t tell, but… I actually just have a point and shoot!
What’s my secret?
#1 First and foremost: being creative with angles. If this means getting down on hands and knees and looking like a crazy person to get a picture of a tree stump in the sand, so be it
#2 Finding good or interesting lighting (combined with creative angles!).
Especially in terms of food photography, natural lighting is almost always better. If you’re trying to take a picture of food, put it next to a window or take it outside!
Also, don’t forget to use the macro (little flower symbol) setting if you’re taking a close up picture! It makes a huge difference in clarity.
#3 Use the color contrast “auto correct” setting in your computer’s photo gallery.
Sometimes it doesn’t make a difference, and sometimes it really brightens up the contrasting colors in the photo.
So, what camera am I actually using?
I have a Fuji Film FinePix Z20fd. It’s little and shiny red
It’s been great for close up macro shots and daytime scenery in particular.
However, my camera is not so good in dim lighting (aka restaurants… which is why I don’t post even when I go out for a fab meal!). I’m saving up for a manual digital camera!
The only photography course I ever took was way back in high school. I really love photography though — when I see something I start thinking of how I can make it look cool in a picture
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3) Why are you so awesome?
Okay fine… I might have made that one up
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Anyway, I hope that was helpful, and let me know if you have any other questions!
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Stay tuned for some pretty pictures from my snowy 5 mile run this morning
Thanks for tips on the photography, that was really interesting! I also only have a point and shoot and my picture taking skills are for sure lacking. I’ll try out your tips!
thank you for the camera lessons! i’m so impressed that you can do all that with a point and shoot! i have a DSLR and i like your pictures better!
Fun Q&A! Thanks for the photography tips! I will definitely be trying these out!
That serious is a point and shoot camera? I am looking into getting a new camera…mine sorta crapped out while I was in Poland earlier last year. I was able to look up a tip to fix (throw the camera on the ground) and it actually worked. Anyway, still wanted to get a better camera. Thank you for the adviced on how to get some great pics!
Anne,
Love the pictures and excited to know that you have a point and shoot as well.
I also went on a 5 mile snowy run this morning. CRAZY! I never thought I’d do that in my life but there I was, beating the snow.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
regardless of what you shoot your pictures are all crazy artistic and impressive!
Hey! I love that shirt it’s hilarious! I think you told me about that one a while ago. And I love your pictures too. I think it’s time for me to get a new camera…or learn to use mine better! Glad you had a nice New Years!