Jared Holt's Blog

Taking pictures without a flash - No Flash Photography!

Since I’ve learned a thing or two about using my digital SLR camera, it seems like my most favorite thing to teach people is how to take pictures without a flash. Granted, it’s not easy with some cameras, but chances are that if you’ve bought a decent point-and-shoot in the past two years, you shouldn’t have a problem.

Not using a flash has become especially important to me ever since baby Hannah arrived. “Look! Her eyes are open!” *FLASH*

I wrote an article over on GeekInspired.com that tries to explain how shooting without a flash is possible and lists a few benefits of going sans-flash. Check it out if you’ve got a few extra minutes: No Flash Photography.

BBQ Party at Ken’s - January 3, 2009

This past Saturday, Ken invited us, the Boswells, and the Metzgers over to enjoy some BBQ. So we packed up little Hannah and headed towards the Canary’s house at around 6pm.

The BBQ was great and seeing all the little babies in one place was quite a sight. Thankfully, Bo had his camera gear with him and was able to snap a several good pictures of Hannah.

Do you backup your computer? Try Mozy!

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine had a hard drive go out on his laptop. That’s a hassle in itself, but the unfortunate thing is that the hard drive contained a collection of family photos that did not exist anywhere else. Unless he can work some magic and somehow restore the pictures from the dead drive, those photos are gone forever!

Hannah Claire Holt has arrived!

Ok, I know I’ve not done a good job with updating the site. Most of you all have all heard the good news, but to make it official, Hannah was born a couple of weeks ago. She was born on December 13th, at 3:59am. She weighed exactly 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.

I’ve taken tons of pics but haven’t had much time to get them ready for the site. However, I do have a few that I can share. Enjoy!

Gift Ideas for Gadget Lovers

In case you need a little help with finding neat gifts for the gadget lover in your family, Bo has assembled a great list on our Geek Inspired site.

So instead of buying us guys another flashlight (unless they use LED’s), check out the list of cheap gifts and gadgets. Guys, feel free to pass this along to your girlfriends and wives. There’s no shame in it.