Embedding Videos in WordPress


If you’ve used WordPress for a while, you may notice that you’ll usually have several options how to do different things. For instance, I know seven different ways to tell you how to get to the “add new post” window. This is very helpful because you can start from various locations within WordPress.

So, I’ll tell you a few ways to embed videos in WordPress.com and in WordPress.org. I won’t tell you all the ways you can do it, especially because I’ll start with the easiest way and this may be all you’ll need to know. Continue reading “Embedding Videos in WordPress”

4 Tips for Taking Striking Outdoor Photos (Guest Post)


0307 RMP 05-16Oh, the beauty of the mountains! In a few months most U.S. staff will be headed to CSU and Fort Collins, Colorado. Many will venture off to Rocky Mountain National Park and other areas to enjoy the majesty of God’s creation there. Almost all who visit the mountains will take pictures.

My next few posts will focus on outdoor photography. This post will take a look at four basic elements of landscape photography. Continue reading “4 Tips for Taking Striking Outdoor Photos (Guest Post)”

Finding Exact Colors


Color Picker

Do you want to match your font to the color in a photo? Would you like to change the color of the headings in your blog post? I’ll show you how to use this easy color picker. Continue reading “Finding Exact Colors”

Shutter Speed for Creative Photography, Part Three (Guest Post)


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In my first post about shutter speed, I mentioned several reasons why it was important. I discussed that faster shutter speeds are more likely to create an image that isn’t blurry. The shutter speed is also one of the camera settings that dictate how much light gets through the lens to the sensor. The other setting is the aperture or f-stop selection of the lens that I will discuss in a future post.

It’s essential to regulate how much light reaches the sensor, because too much light will create an overexposure and not enough light will create an underexposure. Continue reading “Shutter Speed for Creative Photography, Part Three (Guest Post)”

How to Copyright Your Blog Post


My cc choices for copyrightAccording to Creative Commons, your original content on your blog post is automatically copyrighted. You still might want to make your desires clear to readers who’re interested in using your material. Continue reading “How to Copyright Your Blog Post”