Part of composing great kid’s photos is being aware of how things “appear” when they are translated to a digital or printed photo – horizontal and vertical lines being a very good example. While it may not seem important at the time, lines that should run straight across and image (or up and down) that […]

Kids parties are a terrific opportunity to capture some excellent images – there’s lots of color and activity, everyone’s having a good time (hopefully), and most of them will ignore you so you can capture some great candid faces. So what are the best tips to keep in mind for a child’s birthday party photography? […]

Whether you are a family of skiers, snowboarders or just like to get out there into the blissful softness of the white stuff when it falls, then you may benefit from a few tips on taking photographs in the snow. With just a few adjustments, your shots can come out brighter and whiter than you […]

With all the lovely color out there, why would you consciously choose to exclude it in your kid’s photography? There are a few reasons – especially if you are getting started with kid’ portraits and want to focus on other rules of composition without the distraction of color. That being said, there are a few […]

Having your kids interested in a hobby is great, sharing a hobby is even better. If your kids have shown an interest in photography, or if you want to help them get started, here are some tips to make it interesting: Tip One: Start Slow You don’t need to teach your kids every trick in […]

If you’re a major frugal shopper and are eagerly awaiting Boxing Day for some great deals, how about a new camera bag? But what’s the “best” camera bag for child photographers? We all have different preferences when it comes to purses, laptop bags, etc., camera bags are no different. Unfortunately most of us discover the […]

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If you, like many, are gearing up for a great holiday weekend, then perhaps it’s time to brush the dust off your camera and get it set for some great picture-taking activity. With friends, food, and family all around, July 4th is a terrific opportunity to capture amazing pictures of your kids, as well as […]

Last year’s article on Photographing Kids at Your BBQ offered some great tips on getting great photos of your kids, but we’re sure there’s more to learn when it comes to combining good friends, good food, and cute kids. So here we go: Chalk Art Give your kids a bucket of chalk and have them […]

You’re back! I suppose that means that you found last week’s tips on improving your photography without buying new year useful and now you’re looking for more. Excellent – let’s get started: Start a challenge Rather than trying to photograph anything and everything, try focusing your efforts with a challenge or photography project. You can […]