The funny thing about newborn photography is that it looks really easy, right? Just a content, sleeping baby on a pillow or blanket…except when you try it yourself you suddenly find out that it’s not that simple! Your first step towards creating memorable (and simple) newborn photos is to create a scene that is comfortable […]

Have you ever considered where your child is looking when you take a portrait photo? Doing so, and consciously changing your shot depending on the type of effect you are looking for can drastically change the mood and appeal of your photos. Here are a few types of kid’s portrait poses you’ll encounter and how […]

It’s that time of year where we’re getting reading to put together our holiday cards, and perhaps it’s time to consider adding all members of your family. But if the idea of corralling kids and pets to take a photo together seems like a Christmas comedy – perhaps a few tips will help. Set a […]

Holy cow, it’s almost here? In this special issue of the Jane Goodrich Photography Blog, we’ll explore a few different areas of Christmas Day photography, and how to make the best of each situation to get awesome photos. So put down the wrapping paper and have a read – these few tips may save your […]

Tips and Advice for taking the best pictures at your baby’s first Christmas That’s right, only about a week until Christmas – have you completed your shopping yet? If you have a new baby it might be a bit of a challenge (thank goodness for online stores!). But one thing you are certainly looking forward […]

Advice for taking the best pictures for newborns and births One of the most amazing images you can get of your child is capturing them shortly after birth. Of course, you cannot be expected to handle this yourself (particularly if you are the mother!) – but you can pitch in to help friends and family […]

While we all wish we could have a professional photographer on hand for all of our major life events; engagement, wedding, maternity, birth, etc., it’s not always possible (or affordable) to do so. In the event that you decide to take your own maternity photos, here are some tips: Tip One: Think About Timing Aim […]

Generally speaking, taking portrait photos of your kids individually is fairly straightforward since you can either get them to play along for a few minutes, or you can pull out your telephoto lens and take a few candid photos while they are otherwise occupied. Photographing siblings, where you actually would like a good final image, […]

Every new photographer believes that with camera in hand, their ready to take fantastic children’s portraits. Most end up making the same mistakes and look back later with regret with the time they lost struggling with common problems. Let us help by pointing out some of the common mistakes made with children’s portraits and provide […]

Ideas for making your family pictures more creative Summer is gone, the kids are back in school, and it’s your chance to catch up on those projects that you’ve put off for the past few months. Like capturing some family photos. So how do you make sure that your family photos stand out this year? […]