You may be surprised to find out that you are committing one or all of these photography mistakes when photographing your children (if you’ve ever said “say cheese” then you are certainly guilty). Check out this article from the pros at Digital Photography School and find out!  

We can talk about photography concepts all we want: but sometimes having a visual representation can really help cement concepts that previously may have been a bit muddy. So, if you are still having issues with understanding focal length or the best types of lighting for a shot – check out this list of 20+ cheatsheets […]

Do you feel stuck in a rut as far as your photography skills are concerned? Are you just not completely happy with how your photos of your kids are turning out? Perhaps it’s time to try a new approach with a few creative suggestions to get you out of your comfort zone. Check out these […]

No matter how much you like to take photos of your kids, it can’t be about them all the time, right? In the fall you have some amazing colors to work with, so get out there and take some pictures! Check out this article from Digital Photography School for some great tips on photography fall […]

A supermodel in the making! L was such a doll, I had a great time playing dressup with her and fooling around all day. With a smile and a bubbly personality like hers, she made my job effortless. I cannot wait to see this little one grow up to an even more beautiful young lady.

There’s only so far that you’re going to get with learning how to great photos on your own – at some point a book, class, or course may be necessary to really move your skills up to the next level. So, if you have a bit of time and really want to take awesome photos […]

While I realize we are primarily a kids’ photography blog, the fact is that as a photographer you can choose your focus all you want (i.e. kids’ portrait photography), but you’ll still be asked or you’ll feel the need to photograph other types of subject, including adults. So with that in mind consider these tips […]

Once you get into DSLR it can be really tempting to start collecting gear. New lenses, more batteries, faster memory cards, flash units, etc. The trick is to not start depending on your gear – they are a tool, not the easy answer to becoming a better photographer. So, if you find yourself depending on […]

I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to display photos, and this has to be one of the most fun project I’ve found so far – turning printed photos into flowers! It’s pretty easy and requires just a few supplies that you can get at any craft store. With just a few […]

There is a minute difference between taking a portrait of your child and taking a lifestyle portrait. For one, you whip out the camera whenever and ask your child to pose or say “cheese” – perhaps you even go as far as to capture a candid moment. Lifestyle portraits take it up a notch, besides […]