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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]