Pro Photographer Tamara Lackey Reveals First Look of New DVD & Book Bundle

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional photographer and best-selling author Tamara Lackey today revealed a first look at her DVD trailer in anticipation of the October release of her first consumer product bundle titled, Tamara Lackey Capturing Life Through (Better) Photography. The one-of-a-kind "edutainment" set combines entertainment and education in a 90-minute DVD, accompanying 100-page book, and quick reference guide for instruction on-the-go, and is designed to offer quick tips and tricks for improving the skills of "everyday" point-and-shoot photographers.

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The complete DVD trailer, which went live today on a new Tamara Lackey web site, offers a sneak peek into the tips and tricks from Tamara that help viewers understand that the keys to taking better photographs can be found in simple tweaks to what they're already doing with their digital camera.  Tamara's passion for photography and playful, approachable attitude energize the video, transforming the trailer into a fun and exciting glimpse into taking great photographs – revealing that the upcoming DVD will be anything but your standard "how to" learning tool.

"I created this product to help viewers capture their best unrehearsed moments; those every day, spontaneous, 'let me take a picture!' events that make up their memories and stories," says Tamara Lackey. "I wanted to show anyone with a digital camera how they can transform their average point-and-shoot photos into little works of art, and I'm so excited to give consumers the first look at the final DVD."

The two-minute DVD trailer is a fast-paced at-a-glance summary of the entire Tamara Lackey Capturing Life through (Better) Photography DVD, teeing up the most common-photo taking scenarios including babies and children, action shots, group settings, landscapes, pets and more.  Some of the insider tips from Tamara that help transform good photos into great ones include:

• If children are your subject, get down to their level! Crouching, sitting or even laying down with the kids will result in pictures that reflect their point of view.
• For great action shots, see the future! Predict where the action is headed, set your shot there and you won't miss that great swing, goal or tackle!
• If taking a photo of child and pet, always position the pet first and let the child react and engage around the pet rather than forcing a pose. Also, for photos of Fido, say no to treats! They tend to distract a pet and once a pet smells food their attention is lost.  
• Want that perfect group shot? Whether at a restaurant, family reunion or back yard barbeque, don't just shoot one photo. Take a few in a row to give yourself a better chance of capturing everyone looking their best.
• For all photos: Don't get stuck in the middle! Your subject shouldn't always be at the center of the photo; consider off-center framing for a more compelling and visually appealing picture.

In addition to a sneak peek at Tamara's tips, the trailer also showcases the broadcast-quality production with which the DVD was filmed, resembling more of a prime-time television program than that of an educational guide. Produced by Rex Ballard, a producer and director who has been a principal cinematographer for the last seven years on ABC's Emmy award-winning "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," Ballard brings the highest quality video production to the Tamara Lackey DVD.

The complete Tamara Lackey Capturing Life through (Better) Photography DVD, book and quick reference guide bundle will be sold for $59.99 beginning October 10, 2010. Tamara will also release her 90-minute DVD and 100 page book as stand-alone items for $27.99 and $34.99 respectively. Visit www.capturinglifethroughbetterphotography.com to view the DVD trailer, learn more about Tamara or pre-order the product.

About Tamara Lackey:

Tamara Lackey is an award-winning professional photographer and best-selling author with nearly a decade of experience teaching aspiring photographers and everyday photo takers how to capture life's best moments in an authentic and approachable way. Her collection of instructional and edutainment resources include the best-selling book, "The Art of Children's Portrait Photography," acclaimed instructional DVD, "Inside Contemporary Children's Photography," and the "Tamara Lackey Style Guide" book and DVD. "Tamara Lackey Capturing Life through (Better) Photography" is the first of several anticipated products from Tamara Lackey designed for the general consumer market. Tamara has traveled internationally as a speaker at industry events and workshops and her work has been included in professional and consumer media outlets including Vogue, O – The Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine, Town & Country, Rangefinder, Professional Photographer Magazine, Professional ImageMaker and on "The Martha Stewart Show" and "Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition." For more information on Tamara Lackey's work and her products, visit www.TamaraLackey.com or follow Tamara on Twitter @TamaraLackey.

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