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 with your subject, one that whomever views your photos can easily […]

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October 30, 2015

CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY – HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT

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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 major roadblock in ensuring you have lovely fall colors […]

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October 12, 2015

7 AUTUMN KID’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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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 amazing view of the Manhattan skyline – a perfect background for […]

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October 5, 2015

BEST CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

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Fall is one of the best times of the year for taking kid’s photos; it has a bit of everything – it’s crisp but not too cold, there’s nice colors, and the sun sets a bit earlier so you can include your children in some nice “golden hour” photos. So where should you go for your […]

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September 27, 2015

5 LOCATIONS FOR FALL KID’S PHOTOS

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 your kids are too hot and miserable to enjoy it – so try […]

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August 4, 2015

5 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS FOR HOT DAYS

summer photo of sisters swimming on dock

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 portraits. Simply set the reflector up opposite the incoming light to […]

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July 31, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (R-Z)

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. Learning how it works can help you avoid […]

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July 30, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (H-P)

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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. So, what should you do? Kid’s Photography Challenge […]

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July 27, 2015

10 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGES FOR SUMMER

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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. Tip: Don’t forget to click on the links where they […]

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July 22, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (A-G)

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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 called the golden mean) is a more advance […]

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July 3, 2015

KID’S PHOTO BASICS: THE GOLDEN RULE