Ahh, teenagers. They can be the light of your life or a pain in the behind. Regardless, though, you’ll want to take photos of them to document all the different stages they go through on their road to adulthood. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting good portraits of your teenager: Tip […]

Caveat: Yes, this is an extremely boring topic, you’re probably yawning right now, aren’t you? If you can hang in there and read it (perhaps after a cup of coffee), and then put these tips into practice, I guarantee you’ll have better photos of your kids as a result!! How many focus modes does your […]

People commonly eschew monochrome photography, I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s the perception that it’s more of an “artsy” photography form, or that it’s difficult to do. Black and white photography can actually be simpler and give you better images, as well as making you a better photographer. Here’s why: Simplicity With black and white […]

If you’re frustrated with trying to get good photos from your kids, maybe you need to adjust when you’re taking out your camera and look for better times of the day/week/month to capture your kids in better moods. Want some pointers on the best time to photograph children? Great!! Photograph Children After Nap Time For […]

Being both a new parent and a budding photographer can be an interesting experience – here you have the perfect subject but the photos just aren’t coming out the way you want them to. So what do you do? Here are some suggestions to up the odds of capturing some exceptional baby portrait photos: Continuous […]

What separates good kids’ portraits from great ones? Sometimes, it’s just a matter of considering the environment and choosing to exclude it, particularly if the surroundings have no bearing on the photo. Include Background in Kids’ Portraits? Here’s a practical example for illustration purposes. You’re at Disneyland/Disneyworld (or theme park of your choice) with your […]

As a parent, it can sometimes feel like it’s difficult to “have it all” when it comes kid’s photography. You can have the perfect scene, the exact right camera settings, but the one thing that is missing you have little control over: that big, toothy grin that makes all kid’s photography stand out above all […]

If you, like many of us, abhor the thought of taking your expensive camera equipment to the beach – with all that sand and water – then at the very least grab your iPhone and give taking kid’s photos at the beach a shot. Besides beautiful vistas and gorgeous skies, the beach is a perfect […]

Thinking of heading to New York City with your kids? Here are just a few awesome places you may want to consider visiting, not just to see but also for some awesome photographs of your kids! Times Square (West 42nd Street, between 7th Avenue and Broadway) What could be more iconic than Times Square in […]

While you may have a pretty good handle by now on how to use your camera to take better photos of your kids, the next step is trying to consciously pose your kids for photos so that each photo shows their best angle. Yes, it can be a challenge, but here are some introductory kids’ […]