It’s getting a bit dreary out, and as the days cool you might be looking for a few more things to do indoors with your kids. With all your great photos just sitting on your computer, why not get the off and make a few fun projects? You can make these projects to decorate your […]

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September 30, 2015

FROM THE WEB: 50 DIY PHOTO PROJECTS

Being summer, you’ll enjoy a lot of bright, sunny days – which seem like a perfect time to pull out your camera for some beautiful portraits of your kids. However, you’ll soon find that shooting in the sun is tricky. It introduces a lot of shadows, causes squinting, and may result in an underexposure of […]

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August 7, 2015

TOP TIPS FOR SUNNY-DAY CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

When you have a few moments and aren’t able to have an actual photography session, you can still become a better kids’ photographer by learning some new photography tips and tricks. While taking a class is probably the option that provides the most results, there are some great free tutorials out there than can help […]

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February 18, 2015

FROM THE WEB: BEST FREE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS

Is it over yet? Perhaps in parts of the country, but in others winter is still going strong. With every snowfall that floats down, you likely feel your photographic motivation wane – so perhaps it’s time to jumpstart your winter kid’s photography with a few ideas, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. Even if your kids are less […]

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February 11, 2015

FROM THE WEB: WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS

Let’s face it, as much as we would love to bring our cameras everywhere, many times whether a photo is going to be taken of our kids depends on if we manage to get your phone out in time. So, in order to ensure the best experience and results, you might want to have an […]

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February 4, 2015

FROM THE WEB: 5 PHOTO EDITING APPS FOR NEWBIE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nothing’s better than finding a way to make life easier, or finding a way to make something better, like kids’ photography. The folks over at Photography HQ have pulled together a handy video with tips on using household objects to protector your gear, or enhance your shots. Not all of them are appropriate for photographing […]

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January 28, 2015

FROM THE WEB: 7 DIY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS USING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

As mentioned in a previous post on photographing kids in the snow, white balance can become a factor when you are dealing with a lot of white that isn’t quite pure white – whether it’s the fluffy whiteness of snow, or the comforting whiteness of a soft blanket . If you’ve encountered this issue, then […]

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January 21, 2015

FROM THE WEB: HOW TO USE WHITE BALANCE

Larchmont, NY newborn and sibling photography session - black and white newborn photograph

It might seem obvious – take pictures! But unless you know how your camera really works it won’t do you much good. Not that you won’t be able to take decent photos of your kids and everything else, but without understanding how your camera works you won’t really have full control over what you create. […]

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January 14, 2015

FROM THE WEB: FOUR THINGS TO DO WITH A NEW CAMERA

Colors are colors, right? Actually, you can use color in a lot of interesting ways to add a level of sophistication to your kid’s photography. For example, changing from your kids wearing pastel colors to bright, primary colors can add a lot of energy, while choosing darker colors can indicate a more sombre tone. Check […]

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January 7, 2015

FROM THE WEB: USING COLOR TO ADD EMOTION TO KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY

Raising kids is hard work, so it’s nice when someone comes along and makes things easier, right? Sure, it might not make diaper changing a breeze, or feeding fussy eaters a walk in the park – but at least you’ll have some great pictures of your kids and the journey you are taking together. So […]

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December 31, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 20 EASY PHOTOGRAPHY TRICKS