What, it’s time for Christmas cards already? Where does the time go? If your Christmas list contains 50+ people you might feel the pull towards generic holiday cards to save time (and money), but with a few supplies you can make amazing, hand-crafted Christmas cards and includes some of your favourite kid’s photos in them. […]

Children

November 25, 2015

DIY KID’S PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS

three kids in christmas pjs

It’s almost here, those cold winter months where your kids are super excited to get out there and play, while you shiver and turn up the edge of your coat. One way to pass some time is to get out your camera and snap some winter-themed photos of your kids having fun. But first, some […]

Children

November 20, 2015

WINTER CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

baby in red and white Christmas outfit portrait

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Photography Tips and Tricks

November 7, 2015

THANKSGIVING FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Brrr!! It’s definitely cooling down out there, with that arrives difficulty if you still want to get great children’s portraits outdoors. With a bit of planning and preparation, however, you can still get fantastic photos of your kids in the chill. Tip One: Scope Out Cold/Warm Locations Find a few locations that offer great scenes […]

Children

November 2, 2015

ULTIMATE TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS IN THE COLD

Little girl portrait in winter on location

It’s all well and good to understand the basics of photography, including composition, technique, and the equipment and camera settings required to create a “good” photo – but that’s not all. In order to create really dynamic images you need to create a connection with your subject, one that whomever views your photos can easily […]

Children

October 30, 2015

CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY – HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT

portraito= of a girl in pink shirt smiling

While many of us are tempted to stay indoors and mourn the loss of summer, Autumn really does provide amazing opportunities for beautiful kid’s portraits – if you undertake a few suggestions to ensure that your photos turn out perfectly. Tip 1: Watch for Timing One major roadblock in ensuring you have lovely fall colors […]

Children

October 12, 2015

7 AUTUMN KID’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

portrait of a boy in the grass

While Manhattan certainly offers terrific opportunities for child photography, there are plenty of places across the Hudson that provide lovely places to photograph your kids. Here are a few of our tried and true favorites. Pier A The large, grassy lawn here offers an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline – a perfect background for […]

Children

October 5, 2015

BEST CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

girl on swing photograph

Fall is one of the best times of the year for taking kid’s photos; it has a bit of everything – it’s crisp but not too cold, there’s nice colors, and the sun sets a bit earlier so you can include your children in some nice “golden hour” photos. So where should you go for your […]

Children

September 27, 2015

5 LOCATIONS FOR FALL KID’S PHOTOS

Being summer, you’ll enjoy a lot of bright, sunny days – which seem like a perfect time to pull out your camera for some beautiful portraits of your kids. However, you’ll soon find that shooting in the sun is tricky. It introduces a lot of shadows, causes squinting, and may result in an underexposure of […]

Curated by Jane

August 7, 2015

TOP TIPS FOR SUNNY-DAY CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

Is it hot enough yet? Pretty much everywhere throughout North America (and abroad) is experiencing hot temperatures, which can make it a challenge when trying to scout photography locations for taking kid’s portraits. After all, even the nicest locale won’t matter if your kids are too hot and miserable to enjoy it – so try […]

Children

August 4, 2015

5 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS FOR HOT DAYS

summer photo of sisters swimming on dock