Toddlers are so much fun! Wait, did I say fun? What I meant was they are trickier to photograph! What with the climbing, jumping, yelling, throwing, running, how on earth can you take any decent photos of your little one? Here are a few tips: One: Get Them Off The Ground Want to stop your […]

If you want your images to progress beyond “point and click,” you will need to spend some time developing your photographic eye – the ability to view your surroundings and identify unique opportunities to create fantastic images. Although some of us may be born with an innate ability to create artistic images, the rest of […]

Whether you’ve just purchased a new camera (congrats!), or really haven’t had a chance to get to know your latest acquisition, there are a few things you should understand about your camera if you want to be able to create better child portraits, such as: Know The Magic Triangle You can learn about the magic […]

Hopefully over the last few months during the glorious spring and summer, you’ve had an opportunity to take some awesome photos of your kids! Perhaps you have a few that you’d like to display? Rather than letting all those great photos “collect dust” on your hard drive or memory card, here are some ideas on […]

When the focal point in your kid’s photo is not perfectly obvious in your image, or has to compete with other objects or people in the frame, leading lines can be used to “draw” the viewer’s eye towards the focal point and away from any distracting elements. All you need to do is identify a […]

It’s nice to, at least once per year, to bring your family together for a nice portrait photo – but if you’ve ever tried it you’ll understand that it can be a delicate balance of patience and planning. Since the holidays are coming up when you’re all together, here are a few tips. Know your […]

By the time your kids are entering school, you may find (particularly if they grew up with you snapping photos) that they start expressing some interest in taking control of the camera. With summer at hand, now is a perfect time to get your kids into photography camp to help cultivate their passion. However, if […]

Now that the holidays are over your spurt of inspired kid’s photography is probably coming to an end. Rather than putting the camera away until the next birthday or special event, consider embarking on a challenge; one to take at least one photo of your kids (or anything, really) every week of the year. A […]

Not all parents are comfortable paying for kid’s school photos, and if you look at it, it makes sense. School photographers generally have very little photography experience and are limited to “in the box” photography, which means you essentially get the same shot every single year. It’s no wonder that many parents are looking for […]

Today we’d like to give you parents a few ideas on where/when to take photos of your kids when the “big day” comes in just a few days! So here are some back to school photo ideas, broken out by age range: Daycare/ Preschool This is a tough one for parents and child, so you […]