[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] How to take amazing Family Christmas photos We realize that the holidays are busy, and you’re likely not thinking about taking some family Christmas photos, but it really is a great time to get out your camera. However, combined with […]

Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is to become a better kid’s photographer in 2017, then it might be time to break out of the box and try a few new techniques. So what kid photography tips can help you take better photos of your kids in 2017? We have a few suggestions: […]

Kids move around, a lot – making photographing your kids a challenge. They also like to climb, run, play, jump, and generally never stand still. As a parent and photographer it may become frustrating to try to get your child to “stand still” long enough to capture a good image, which is why it is […]

We’ve talked a lot on this site about aperture and how it affects depth of field, but not a lot about depth of field itself. Understanding depth of field can help you learn how to create really compelling portraits of your kids, family, and others – even photos of food, pets, and bugs. So let’s […]

Have you ever thought, “I’d love to experiment with ____, but it’s too expensive!” Well, here are some tips to let you explore different aspects of kids’ photography, without spending more than a few bucks – how awesome is that? Tip 1: Create an Instant Reflector/Diffuser Use a playing card, or white stock card, plus […]

Is it almost time again – vacation! This year, plan to take great photos of your kids while they are on spring break. Here are some kids’ photography tips for spring break: Kid’s Photography Tip One: Themes for Road Trips Road trips can be a bit of a drag for kids and parents alike; creating […]

Moving from snapshots to actual portraits can seem like a daunting task, but it shouldn’t hold you back from exploring the realm of child portrait photography, particularly if you have some willing participants. Before you jump in feet first, here are some tips to help you get started: Gear Does Not Make the Photographer If […]

Unfortunately, it’s not enough to have enthusiasm for taking great kid’s portraits – you need to have some serious skills under your belt to capture those moments. Fortunately, with a few tips and a little practice you can really improve your photos. Tip 1: Survey the Scene Having a cute kid goes a long way […]

Here are a few tips for taking better lifestyle newborn pictures We’ve talked a bit about lifestyle photography, but how do you capture newborns using the same principles? Lifestyle newborn photography is pretty easy, once you get the hang of it, and it can give you natural beautiful photos. So where do you start? We […]

They’re often overlooked, but it’s the little details that offer a different and memorable aspect of newborn photography – but this trick can also work for older children’s photography. So when you have enough newborn photos you can try out these tips to photography the little details. Tip One: Get Up Close You can’t get […]