"...Do Something Different"

Img_1056 According to speaker, author and fellow blogger Graham Jones, "If you want your presentation to be recalled by your audience, do something different." That's great advice - and I want to tell you about something different you can do with handouts.

A lot of us rely on PowerPoint® presentations every day. But what kind of handouts do you have?

ZoomAlbum™ Creator software Version 1.09 has a feature that allows you to import PowerPoint slides so you can print them in this neat little album. Yesterday I had the opportunity to try it out. It's pretty cool and it may just be the unique leavebehind that will make your audience remember you and your product or service. Just think, a custom printed cover and 12 color slides highlighting your key points. The possibilities are endless.

Check it out. You can make 'em yourself or download the software, import the slides and have a quantity of albums made at the  "You Pic 'em, We Print 'em" Online Store. Here's the easy instructions.

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July 21, 2006 in Creative Thinking, Photographic Eyes, Tips and Tricks, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Silhouettes

SilhouetteIsn't this a great silhouette of a child? The hat is wonderful. My parents used to have silhouette photos hanging in the living room and I developed an appreciation for them.

If you're like me, maybe you captured a silhouette by accident, or you always wondered how they do that. If so, check the sites below for tips and examples.

Aren't digital photographs fun? What scene would you like to capture as a silhouette?

Photo on flickr by tedb3rd

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July 19, 2006 in Creative Thinking, Photographic Eyes, Tips and Tricks | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Scenes from the Beach

SistersonbeachThis is a darling photo - one a grandparent would treasure in a photo album. It evokes memories of children's laughter, windblown hair, the smell and taste of salty surf, and sand between the toes.

With the heat index in the 100s this week, the beach scene is where many people are going - after all, it's summer and vacation time! Make sure to wear your hat.

Where is your favorite beach spot? Here's some blogs with great beach photographs.

Photo on flickr by patedugan

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July 18, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Weddings and Flowers? Naturally.

Wedding_1What  wedding is complete without flowers? The beautiful arrangements set the mood and make great digital photographs.

And we can't forget the flower girls! Kids are so photogenic (like the ones in this sweet picture). Often the candid shots are the most fun to put in an album. It's a great way to remember your day.

Have you decided what flowers you want for your wedding?  Here's a few sites to review as you're planning:

photo on flickr by hp thornton

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July 11, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Unique Wedding Favor

WeddingLooking for an unusual way to share the memory of your special day? How about a ZoomAlbum™ as a wedding favor. They're also great gifts for the wedding party and family members.

And everyone wants to see the wedding photos, but who wants to lug around a big photo album. You can easily carry a ZoomAlbum™ or two with your favorite digital photographs.

Make 'em yourself or download the software, select the photos and have a quantity of albums made at the  "You Pic 'em, We Print 'em" Online Store.

Here's links to a few wedding planner blogs:

photo on flickr by dhbphotography

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July 10, 2006 in Photographic Eyes, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Benra Blog of the Week - Arranging Matches

Arranging Matches has garnered 57% of the vote to secure the Benra Blog of the Week.  We'll be picking 12 photos from the site and sending out a pre-made ZoomAlbum shortly.

July 02, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Benra Blog of the Week Poll

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July 01, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Benra Blog of the Day - Simple Geek

We'll let the pictures and presentation of this photojournal speak for itself.  Visit the blog, mouse-over the photos.  We like!  Poll opens tomorrow morning.

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June 30, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Fireworks over Detroit

Fireworks_1 We're just starting a long holiday weekend and as I write tonight I can hear the boom of fireworks, so it seems appropriate to dedicate this post to July 4th celebrations.

Here's a spectacular digital photograph of the recent fireworks display in downtown Detroit.

Where are you celebrating the holiday and what's your favorite event? This might be a good opportunity to capture your memories in a ZoomAlbum™  so you can share with family and friends.

Check out these links:

Photo on flickr by joojanta2000

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June 30, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Benra Blog of the Day - dups.ca

One thing we've noticed right away while picking out the Benra Blog of the Day: Start earlier in the day.  So tomorrow, we'll post the daily early - then the poll will be open for the weekend so you can pick the Weekly Winner.  Remember, the winner gets a ZoomAlbum with 12 pics from their site.

We wandered through the brilliance of dups.ca well past our bedtime. Great thoughts behind each photo, with info on the shot and equipment used.

Here's one of our faves, Avalon Coast

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June 30, 2006 in Photographic Eyes | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)