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? […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

February 8, 2016

5 TIPS FOR BIRTHDAY PARTY PHOTOGRAPHY

first birthday with sibling photograph

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

January 13, 2016

EXPERIMENTING WITH BLACK AND WHITE KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY

NYC newborn photographer

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

January 11, 2016

HELPING TO INTEREST KIDS IN PHOTOGRAPHY

girl in the grass with digital camera

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

December 23, 2015

THE BEST CAMERA BAG FOR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERS

children's photograph on location outdoors

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 29, 2015

JULY 4 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 12, 2015

MORE BBQ KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Dad’s work really hard all year, between working and raising kids they don’t always have time to enjoy their hobbies – so this Father’s Day you can help them make time by giving them a little inspiration. Here are a few ideas: Nikon D3200 For Dad’s who love taking photos, this camera is a great […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 8, 2015

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 3, 2015

IMPROVE YOUR KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY, WITHOUT NEW GEAR (PART II)

Once again Memorial Day is approaching (May 25, 2015) and with it is an excellent opportunity to take some great photos. Whether you are putting together something special to remember a lost loved one or simply spending time with your family, remember to have your camera handy for photo opportunities that may arise. With that […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 13, 2015

MEMORIAL DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

It’s almost here! All that color, flowers, colored eggs (and of course, candy) – the perfect time to pull out your camera and take some delightful kid’s photos. So how do you go about setting your Easter-themed kid’s photos apart from all the rest? Here are a few tried and true tips to make your […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

April 1, 2015

TIPS FOR BETTER EASTER KID’S PHOTOS

Larchmont newborn and mom photographer