From blizzards and snowy forests, to skiing and building snowman, winter has many beautiful and unique photography opportunities. But to get the best winter photos, try out these five tricks…
“Not another cemetery…!” is a familiar chorus in our family whenever we head out on a road trip, whether it is a family holiday, an overseas trip, or even just a Sunday drive in the country. A genealogist in the mix is always going to result in a travel adventure…
We’ve really enjoyed hosting #MyCanvasGBS (Guest Blog Series). Already, we’ve received inquires about the possibility of a second series.
MyCanvas is happy to announce that we will be launching our second Guest Blog Series at the end of…
My research began with a man by the name of Nathaniel Henry Hilson and his brother, Emmitt Henry Hilson.
Nathaniel was my great-grandfather. I was always told that he was from Oklahoma. One day I remember hearing a story that conflicted…
It has happened again. That overwhelming feeling of comfort and joy in remembering. The air temperature, the wind blowing gently, and…
Family gatherings are great opportunity for group photos. But photographing large groups of people can be intimidating and difficult under the wrong circumstances. Remember these tips for taking the best group photos to make your celebrations stress-free!
This is my favorite time of the year. Yes, I love fall colors, hayrides, and apple pies but this time of the year means so much more…
A lot of family photos today are digitital. Information such as the day, place, and individual can be easy to record on iphones, with Facebook, or during the download process. However, the same cannot be said for the old, tarnished photographs…
“Right name, wrong body syndrome” can best be described as, when looking for the origins of someone who has married into the family being researched, out of several possibilities the wrong body is chosen. This is the story of one such occurrence…
Facebook is a wonderful way to share photos with our friends and family online. However, there are some guidelines to keep in mind when converting Facebook to print. If you’re hoping to use Facebook photos to create custom calendars, photobooks, or family history albums, remember…