Published articles
The following 8 articles by Cari Cooney have been published in ZATZ magazines.

How to pose in pictures
How many times have you had your picture taken, professionally or in a casual setting, looked at the picture and thought "Gee why didn't I pose better?" Perhaps you were slumped or your head was tilted and looked unusually attached to your neck. This article will give you some great tips to help you achieve picture perfect posing next time the camera's on you! [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2008]

The picture-perfect pet
If you love to take pictures of your pets, or you're an aspiring photographer looking for some good tips, this is the article for you. If you want to capture your pet's attention to snap a great picture, Cari Cooney shows you just how easy it is. Now you won't have to stress over animals looking the other direction or wandering off from boredom. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2008]

Makeup basics for fashion photography
Have you ever wondered how to get your face "picture perfect" for photos? Whether for professional sessions or group gatherings, here are a few tips to get your face ready for your closeup! [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2008]

How to take your own boudoir photos
Given that this is Valentine's Day, have you ever considered taking sexy, boudoir photographs? It's really easy to do. This gift idea is perfect for ladies who want to give their men something special this year. Here are some easy tips to take smoldering boudoir photographs on your own. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2008]

A fresh look at Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 video software
Cari Cooney recently had the pleasure of reviewing Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0. This was a double disc set that included Premiere Elements 4.0 video editing software. It's time for part 2 in this miniseries of reviews. Prepare to be amazed at the glory of Premiere Elements 4.0. Did we like it? What do you think? [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2008]

Thanks for the memories: how to take perfect Thanksgiving pictures
With family and friends united for the holidays, you may want to capture the moment on camera. Here are some helpful tips for the amateur photographer in us all. There's magic in holiday celebrations and some of these tips will help you convey that magic through pictures. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2007]

A fresh look at Photoshop Elements 6.0
This week, we asked contributing author Cari Cooney to review Photoshop Elements 6.0. Having experienced only freeware to edit her images, this was an exciting opportunity to get her hands on a high-quality piece of software. In this article, she shows you her experience with Photoshop Elements, and gives you the dish on what beginners and experts alike can accomplish with this software. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2007]

The GIMP vs. Paint.NET: battle of the free photo programs
Photo programs you pay for can cost you at least $100, and that's just the smallest versions of some of the top-selling software. In this article, we're going to take a look at two completely free programs. One is strangely called The GIMP and the other is Paint.NET. After reading this, you can weigh the good and the bad of each, and make a decision on which is the best one for you and your image editing needs. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2007]