While it would be great to have your DSLR handy when you’re on your next trip, we all know that sometimes it’s just easier to leave it at home (or in your hotel room). So if you’re stuck with a smartphone the next time you’re photographing your kids we have a few tips to help […]

Children

May 27, 2017

IPHONE KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR TRAVELING

When you’re expecting it’s easy to think about all the things you’ll do during your pregnancy, but usually not everything will go according to plan. However, one thing you should absolutely plan for is a maternity photography session before you’re due. In case you need a bit of inspiration, here are our best for great […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

7 MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRATIONS

Color theory isn’t something we think about a lot when it comes to kids’ photography, but it’s incredibly vital. How color works with your camera, as well as how color itself can make a portrait better, is a skill that can help you create even more memorable portraits of your kids. Color creates a mood […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

How Color Theory Applies to Kids’ Photography

We could talk about portraits in general until we are blue in the face, but in reality it does make a difference whether you are indoors or outside – so let’s talk specifics so the next time you step outside you have the confidence to pick up your camera and take some amazing outdoor children’s […]

Children

May 27, 2017

TIPS FOR OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

When dressing kids to take photos it can be a bit overwhelming – how do you get the perfect mix of “dressy” while making your kids feel at home, rather than in a second skin? All you need to do is keep these three C’s in mind: Casual, Comfortable, (a bit) Colorful, and Coordinated. Here’s […]

Children

May 27, 2017

THE FOUR C’S OF KIDS’ PHOTOGRAPHY CLOTHING

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Thinking about looking back on your photos from when you first began as a child photographer can give you not-so-good feeling – but you should do it!! Checking out your old images will give you an opportunity to see just how far you’ve come, among other things, and might point out a few areas where […]

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May 27, 2017

LOOK BACK TO BECOME A BETTER CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER NOW

Holy cow – it’s almost time for school! While for some parents this realization may result in much celebration, for parents of new kindergarteners it may be a bit sad. Your baby is growing up and he or she will be in school – so let’s capture this milestone moment with some great photos! Here […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING KID’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

If you haven’t had your camera out this summer yet, now’s the time to grab it and get some great action and portrait images of your kids and your family. Not sure where you should go to take photos? Here are some great photo shoot locations for this summer: Flower Gardens = Pretty Backgrounds Any […]

Children

May 27, 2017

TOP 5 SUMMER LOCATIONS FOR KIDS’ PHOTOS

Balance is a hard concept to get a hang of in photography, so don’t beat yourself up if it takes a while to learn how to incorporate it into your kid’s photos successfully. First off, balance doesn’t mean putting everything in the middle, or having something on one side of the frame that exactly offsets […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

KID’S PHOTO BASICS: BALANCING ELEMENTS

We’ve all been told that the eyes are the “windows to the soul” – but there’s nowhere that is more evident than in portrait photography. Without clear, crisp, focused eyes a portrait photo lacks the ability to connect with the viewer, meaning you end up with just a regular photo, instead of something that inspires […]

Children

May 27, 2017

KID’S PHOTO BASICS: POSITIONING THE EYES

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