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THE BEST CAMERA BAG FOR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERS
If you're a major frugal shopper and are eagerly awaiting Boxing Day for some great deals, how about a new camera bag? But what's the "best" camera bag for child photographers? We all have different preferences when it comes to purses, laptop bags, etc., camera bags...
DIY KID’S PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS
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...
WINTER CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS
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....
ULTIMATE TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS IN THE COLD
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...
CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY – HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT
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...
7 AUTUMN KID’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
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...
BEST CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
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...
FROM THE WEB: 50 DIY PHOTO PROJECTS
It's getting a bit dreary out, and as the days cool you might be looking for a few more things to do indoors with your kids. With all your great photos just sitting on your computer, why not get the off and make a few fun projects? You can make these projects to...
BEST PHOTO PRINTING APPS FOR KID’S PHOTOS
What's the best way to get great photos of your kid's off your phone and onto the wall? With an app, of course! So let's talk about some of the best apps for printing kid's photos: Polagram With Polagram, you can print photos right from your smartphone, and they come...
TOP TIPS FOR SUNNY-DAY CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS
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,...
5 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS FOR HOT DAYS
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...
A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (R-Z)
Here’s part three of our series on children’s portrait photography. Keep reading – you’ll learn a lot about terminology, tools, and tricks for great kid’s photos. Reflector You can easily use a reflector to bounce light back onto your child for more balance kid’s...
A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (H-P)
You're back! Ready to learn some more key tips for taking better kids’ portraits, alphabet style? Awesome, let’s jump in then: Histogram This one can be a bit of a challenge – in simple terms the histogram is a visual representation of the tones in your image....
10 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGES FOR SUMMER
When you hit the halfway point in summer, it can be hard to find interesting activities to keep your kids entertained, as well as keeping yourself sane. If you’re into photography, this can be a great time to delve into kid’s photography with a fun summer challenge....
A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (A-G)
What if there was one place where you could learn everything you need to know about children’s portrait photography? You’ve certainly come to the right place – in this article we’ll get you started down the road to amazing photography of your kids, alphabet style....
KID’S PHOTO BASICS: THE GOLDEN RULE
Now that we’ve talked about some of the more basic photography composition rules for kid's photos, hopefully you’ve had a chance to test them out and incorporate them, it’s time to take it to the next level with a few more advanced ideas. The golden rule (sometimes...
JULY 4 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
If you, like many, are gearing up for a great holiday weekend, then perhaps it's time to brush the dust off your camera and get it set for some great picture-taking activity. With friends, food, and family all around, July 4th is a terrific opportunity to capture...
20 CRITICAL KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW – PART I
When you start to delve into the inner workings of making great images, it can be hard to sort out the “must know” from the “good to know” – so you end up with a hundred or so things to remember, which get in the way or truly enjoying the craft of great photography....
KID’S PHOTO BASICS: WHITE BALANCE
White balance is a difficult concept; but it’s one that can really save your bacon when your photos just don’t look right. All it takes is a bit of background and an understanding of how your camera operates, and the properties of light. Let’s start with the light...
MORE BBQ KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Last year’s article on Photographing Kids at Your BBQ offered some great tips on getting great photos of your kids, but we’re sure there’s more to learn when it comes to combining good friends, good food, and cute kids. So here we go: Chalk Art Give your kids a bucket...
AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY
Dad’s work really hard all year, between working and raising kids they don’t always have time to enjoy their hobbies – so this Father’s Day you can help them make time by giving them a little inspiration. Here are a few ideas: Nikon D3200 For Dad’s who love taking...
IMPROVE YOUR KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY, WITHOUT NEW GEAR (PART II)
You’re back! I suppose that means that you found last week’s tips on improving your photography without buying new year useful and now you’re looking for more. Excellent – let’s get started: Start a challenge Rather than trying to photograph anything and everything,...