About Photomom101

What is Photomom101?

Photomom101 is a site designed to provide useful, practical lessons for moms who want to be better photographers. Unlike most photography websites that are loaded with technical jargon and unrealistic suggestions, Photomom101 is written specifically with moms in mind. Posts are written by a professional photographer and edited by a mom (his wife) to ensure that they are simple to understand and easy to apply.

Who is Photomom101 for?

Photomom101 has something for anyone who wants to learn about photography. The composition lessons and practical tips can be applied by any photographer with any camera. The pictures of the week serve as examples for inspiration and instruction.

The posts in our DSLR User's Guide and buying advice are written for moms with digital SLRs. Some of the instruction in these posts can be applied to point and shoot cameras, but generally they are for those who want to go beyond the limits of a point and shoot.

How to use Photomom101?

• For moms with an SLR: If this is your first time visiting Photomom101, check out our DSLR User's Guide. This post will walk you through the basics of how to control your camera. Additionally you can work your way through our composition lessons and practical tips to improve your technique. Of course, continue to check the site for newer posts as well.
• For moms with a point and shoot: If this is your first time visiting Photomom101, check out 10 Rules for Point and Shoot Cameras. From there, you can work your way through our composition lessons and practical tips to improve your technique. Of course, continue to check the site for newer posts as well.