There comes a period in each family where everybody is relied upon to contribute on a kind of family cleaning day.

I recently got a cleaning company specializing in condo cleaners and had to photograph their work. There is beauty in taking photos for every profession as we all have tough jobs but it comes in different forms. After that day, I refused to bring in another professional cleaning services or a local janitorial services.

For now, I take basically every necessary step to clean my house with your own two hands. Some people will think that you are lazy if you are seeking the help of professional cleaning agencies. In addition to that, paying another person to clean your home for you can be totally costly for you. Basically cleaning your home by yourself can be extremely self satisfying.

Alter the strategy 

The most common mistake people do is to clean room by room which is also referred as zone cleaning. This method is very time consuming as you will be concentrating on just one part of the house. In around five hours you can clean the whole house or spend same amount of time in cleaning the kitchen alone. Most of the people spend all their energy in cleaning just room, hence cannot focus in other areas. They may super clean the tiles and leave the stove dirty. As a general rule, simply brush through all the items and be brisk and efficient.

Kitchen and bathroom 
As you walk, use spray cleaner on toilets, sinks and tubs and then return and scrub all those areas. After that, wipe though the cabinets, insides of the microwave and appliance doors. Later on mop the kitchen and bathroom floors. You can scrub the bathroom floors with cleanser and microfiber cloth. Further to that dilute vinegar in water and it should be 1:3 proportions as this act as a disinfectant. This solution works great on mold and soap scum in the bathroom.

The right way to clean

Always start at the highest point such as the high shelves in the room and then move from left to right over the room. Along these lines, you don’t miss anything, and you won’t inadvertently thump dust onto cleaned lower racks. Make sure to clean all places that fingers touch, such as the light switches, door handles, phones and TV remotes. Those are the spots that individuals overlook, and they truly hold lots of germs. Vacuuming frequently, will remove 75% of the dust and hence won’t require a carpet cleaner. Buy from janitorial supply stores, where items are much less expensive and regularly come concentrated, so you simply include water.

Other alternatives

Use essential oils instead of air fresheners. Try out vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon. Add few drops in boiling water and let the aroma spread through the rooms. Most of the people use direct bleach to stop mold growth; however it is less effective in eliminating mold spore. Therefore dilute it in water, before using the bleach. You do not have to purchase paper towels and glass cleaners to clean the mirrors. Just have newspapers and vinegar to get sparkling mirrors. Little baking soda is extremely effective in cleaning the insides of your fridge, this way it won’t smell of harsh chemicals.

I am pretty sure that when you received your first DSLR, you were extremely excited to us. That is to say, who’s not right? Also, the next thing the vast majority of us will do is – begin mishandling the shutters and taking shots non-stop. Actually, that how we need to learn. Photography is all about being creative with no hard rules. In the event that you are new to photography, here are five approaches to make cool photographs to inspire your companions.

1. Long Shutter shots

In simple words, you need to experiment with the shutter speeds and the long shutters create dramatic snaps. And this shutter speed is calculated in reciprocal of time, such as 1/30, 1/1500. But make sure that you use a tripod, since even a small jerk can distort your snap. Nowadays few cameras has bulb mode.

2. Custom bokeh shapes

Bokeh is a term taken from Japanese and it means blur as in it is the aesthetic part of blur. This sort of technique has become quite popular in digital photography. By default, all the bokeh shapes will be circular since your lens is round as well. But if you want to have star bokeh then cut a small star in the middle of round black chart. Place it on top of the lens. Now you will click some fancy snaps.

3. High dynamic range shots (HDR)

As a matter of fact, even our normal vision is not capable of seeing dynamic portions in photographs. Therefore, HDR is related to post processing technique rather than a camera trick. If you need to achieve this look, then you need to have the right software. Photoshop is one way to alter your snaps, if not download PhotoMatrix. This is a great software dedicated to HDR processing. Of course, you need to do bit of color correction and channel tuning.

4. Burst Zooms snaps

Another interesting trick is burst zoom and most of the youngsters are using this technique. Most of us know the functionality of zoom feature. It makes far off objects seem to look nearer. You need practice to master burst zoom. If you want to take burst zoom snap, then you have to set your digital camera to wide aperture and along with slow shutter speed. In addition to that, opt for manual mode and get ready to shoot.

5. High speed photography

Yep, everyone loves action!!However if you are inclined towards high speed photography, then you need to learn certain tricks. If you do not learn it well, you will have some out of focus and blurry images. Further to that, you have to understand camera aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings. This way you will be able to take photographs with this effect. Basically, High speed photography is categorized into three sections and it comprises of sports shots, macro shots and action shots.

Set higher ISO, have higher shutter speed to capture action. Moreover, first focus on your action subject and click few snaps to get a hang of it.

 

If you are interested in photography, then it’s important to know few rules. Moreover you do not have to purchase costly equipements to take awesome portrait photos. These tips have been culled from professionals and experts pertaining to this field of study. As a matter of act, photography is all being creative and experimenting.

1. it’s all about the expressive eyes

Anyone would say that, eyes speak a thousand words and you need to take a portrait photography that captures this feature. However, how to make them sparkling? Catch light is a term used by experts to enhance a portrait. A catch light is any form of artificial or natural light that is deliberately reflected off of the person’s eyes to make them shimmer. The best position of the catchlight shimmer is at 10 o’clock in connection to the iris of the eye. Photographers present in the studios will utilize an umbrella reflector to point diffused light into the person’s eyes. However, you do not require fancy items to accomplish the same impact. You can use the reflective side of the CD disks to create this effect and this has been suggested by an expert. Another alternative is for you to wear a white T-short that plays the same role.

2. Tight close-ups or medium shots

Some of the most engaging and dramatic illustrations of portrait photography are medium shots of the person’s torso and face or really tight close-ups of the person’s face. Moreover these snaps are taken against a white backdrop. If you go visit flickr , you will find some fantastic examples, plus Richard Avedon’s photographs follow this principle. If you want to make your pictures pop, then you need to follow this simple step of reducing the background noise and filling the frame with the person’s face.

The least complex approach to get a tight shot of the person is to physically get near the subject. Be careful while using the traditional short lens. These lenses are also referred as wide-angle lenses are intended to capture big images. Therefore, understand its functionality as it can cause distortion.

3. Opt for natural photos

Actually, posed snaps are rarely considered memorable, since it looks too stiff or lifeless. Moreover it seems that you are trying too hard as well. Hence experts claim that candid shots are good since, it looks vivid at times and this is main factor in portrait photography.

With experience and practice, you can induce this natural energy in the shots. You need to make sure your subject is comfortable and does not have stiff facial expression. In addition to that, you need to take as many snaps as possible. As a result, you will get some real gems. If he or she is nervous, talk to them in between shots, break the ice and try taking some snaps. Moreover if they laugh, they will have glowing faces and make them more photogenic. Hands can sometimes be a problematic area, hence ask them to hold on to something.

 

So here it is, these books started my career being a freelance photographer making money doing what I am passionate about.

To be honest, most people aren’t even capable of doing their taxes, let alone start a business or be able to call themselves financially independent. Of course, there are countless persons who do manage to start their own businesses, but miserably fail in a couple of years or even months. That’s probably because they haven’t read any of the 5 finance books below.

1. I will teach you to be rich

Written by Ramit Sethi, this book gives actual advice regarding financial matters. It is mostly targeting young adults with ages between 25 and 35, but it can really apply to anyone. The book includes a six week personal finance program which, if followed can help anyone be in charge of their earnings and most importantly, to be in charge of their expenses. On top of that, “I will teach you to be rich” also has a surprisingly casual style, being both educational and funny.

2. If you can: How millennials can get rich slowly

Written by William Bernstein, the most surprising fact about this book is that it’s actually free. The author is just giving it away free of charge on his website. The cofounder of the Efficient Frontier firm, William Bernstein wrote this book for the generations to come. The book is basically a 7000 word guit that allows you to retire with money in the bank.

3. The millionaire next door

Written by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, this book explains how American millionaires made their fortune. The book is based on more than 20 years of research during which time the authors discovered what the key ingredients to a financially successful life are. “The millionaire next door” is a book that deals with the basics of personal finance and gives excellent common sense advice such as never spending more than you earn or how to diversify your investments.

4. Financially fearless

Also known as “The LearnVest program for taking control of your money”, this book written by Alexa Von Tobel is also backed up by an app and by online tips. The author is the founder and CEO of LearnVest, a firm that actually deals with financial planning. The book reiterates financial pnanning advice that the company gives to its clients. On top of that it has an incredibly casual style and is filled with a number of relatable stories you can definitely learn from.

5. Rich habits

“The daily success habits of wealthy individuals” is written by Thomas Corley and actually is about certain habits that could one day make you become rich. The author took five years to study both the lives of poor and rich people and discovered a series of habits typical to each category. So this book will be a great way of knowing what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong in terms of dealing with money.