Susan Molnar Blogs

FEB 2021 My February, 2021, newsletter gives you lots of inspiration for custom Mother's Day gifts that celebrate your family memories. Click here to read more: THE GIFT OF MEMORIES 

MAR 2020 In my March, 2020 Newsletter, I discuss the impact of natural light on your photos and I include lots of example photos showing how the light at different times of day can give your photos completely different looks. Becoming more aware of... 

JUL 2019 It's no secret that professional photographers' photos are usually much better quality than photos taken by amateurs. But the "secret" I want to let you in on is that not every beautiful photo started out that way. You need to see the photo... 

FALL 2018 As we approach the holidays, I thought you might appreciate some unique gift ideas. One of my specialties is turning your everyday photos (even decades old photos!) into canvas or framed artwork. You and your family and friends will enjoy ... 

MAY 2017 What if you could find the perfect, unique gift for the fathers, grandfathers, and husbands in your life? Gifts that are personal in nature and show your thoughtfulness and love. Gifts that will bring them joy and touch their hearts every ... 

OCT 2017 Scare Up A Few New Ideas for Fall-oween! Are you are a big fan of all things Halloween? Or maybe you are passionate about the warm colors and crisp air of Autumn? Either way, in my October 2017 newsletter you'll find some ideas I think yo... 

DEC 2016 My December 2016 newsletter announces a new and free service I can do for you, where you send me your photos that are great memories but maybe not-so-great photo quality (such as under/over-exposed, lots of distracting details, etc.). I wi... 

NOV 2016 What if you could find perfect, unique gifts for the people you love and admire this year? Gifts that are personal in nature and show your thoughtfulness and love. Gifts that show an understanding of what matters most to them. I have ... 

AUG 2016 If you ever visit photography forums or blogs (as I do), you'd probably noticed that photographers often rate photos in two broad categories -- "Photographs" and "Snapshots." A photograph is an image that is well composed, focused, proper... 

JUL 2016 My July 2016 newsletter shares lots of ideas for "summerizing" your life with an array of fun, useful ways to bring a little more art into your life. Click the link below to see these cool ideas for the hot days of summer: BRAND NEW... 

APR 2016 My April, 2016 newsletter will show you how you can use the tools on my website to customize my art and make your own unique designs. Click the link below to learn these easy, step-by-step methods: HAVE IT YOUR WAY! 

MAR 2016 Are your walls already "full" of the artwork and family photos you love? My March, 2016 Newsletter shows you how you can add to the artwork in your home without crowding your walls. Click the link below - I think you'll enjoy th... 

FEB 2016 Ever struggle with getting a polished look when trying to arrange art groupings on your walls? You'll get tons of tips and ideas for how to arrange art on any wall in my February 2016 newsletter. Click the link below: TIPS FOR ARRAN... 

JAN 2016 As winter drags on into April now is the perfect time to bring a little beachy sunshine into a corner of your home or office. My January 2016 newsletter provides lots of ideas and tips for creating that sunny corner. So get rid of those... 

Recently, I found a glitch in my plans for my newest hobby - kayaking Sarasota Bay and taking high-quality photos of the birds, Dolphin, Manatee, and beautiful sights on the Bay, That glitch is that kayaking is a potentially VERY wet, sal... 

Ever find yourself re-hanging the pictures you just hung because the arrangement didn't look as good as you thought it would? If you have a camera (your smart phone will do fine) and Adobe Lightroom, there's an easy way to see how your... 

Almost two years ago, I took up photography as a hobby. I knew there would be a lot to learn, and at various points over those 24 or so months, I thought I had learned the basics and even ventured into more complex areas. But each tim...