Have you even wondered how professional photographers select the photos they give you from a wide variety of shots they take? Digital Photography School can give you some insight – which can help you determine which photos you take are the real “keepers.” See the post here.

Ready to try your hand at newborn photography? Perhaps you have a friend who would like some photos, or you have a new baby of your own. Either way, you may need some tips and pointers on setting up a place for baby for your photo shoot and making him comfortable. Start with this post […]

The Jane Goodrich photography blog has been up and running for some time now and so perhaps it’s time to check in with its most important team member – you, the reader. For future blog posts I would love to tackle some of the questions or challenges you may encounter when taking photos of your […]

There are several ways to approach improving your photography skills – you can read a book, a blog, take a class, research a particular topic, etc. But where should you start? This blog post by photographer Ed Verosky contains an overview of all the areas where you can make improvement, from equipment to composition and everything […]

Using natural lighting is great – assuming you are somewhere with lots of natural lighting, that is. The moment you find yourself in a position where you don’t have enough natural light you’ll realize that it’s time to learn how to work with other types of light -whether it’s the lamps in your house, a […]

If you’re wondering why nearly everyone recommends the 50mm f/1.8 lens for budding DSLR photographers, you merely have to try one out. Inexpensive (around $100), lightweight, and a good performer, this lens is a perfect portrait lens as it lets in lots of light so you don’t have to worry about dark portrait photos, or […]

Stuck for ideas on what to do with your photos or for your next photography project? Maybe it’s time to break out of your “photography-funk” and try something different to push your skills to a new limit. Try one of these fun ides: Fun Floor Portraits This is ideal for newborns and babies – while […]

Nothing helps you learn how to take great photos of your kids more than by looking at things from a kids’ perspective. Not only will it help you with composition, it will also help you understand things like perspective, size, and simplicity. Check out this post from The PhoBlographer (nice name!) and use the tips […]

Kids sure are talented, aren’t they? From gymnastics to hockey and everything in between, proud parents want to capture their kids’ accomplishments to share with other family members, particularly those doting grandparents. Unfortunately, capturing good sports photography photos of kids can prove a challenge, what with all the movement and all. Check out this article […]

Choosing a new portrait lens can be a real challenge – particularly if you are deciding to invest in a higher-end model. So how do you know which lens is right for your type of portrait photography? It really depends, both on the focal length of the lens as well as how close or far […]