TOP 10 FILM CAMERAS – PART II Has it been a week already? Have you been looking for a new or used film camera based on the last post so you can make all your photography dreams come true? Fantastic! In case you haven’t found quite what you are looking for, here are a few […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

December 16, 2013

TOP 10 FILM CAMERAS – PART II

While I realize we are primarily a kids’ photography blog, the fact is that as a photographer you can choose your focus all you want (i.e. kids’ portrait photography), but you’ll still be asked or you’ll feel the need to photograph other types of subject, including adults. So with that in mind consider these tips […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

September 23, 2013

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ADULTS

If you are the owner of a DSLR camera and love taking portrait photos of your kids, then odds are that you’re in the market for a lens to enhance your portrait photography. Unfortunately, there are about a zillion types of lenses out there, making it difficult to decide which one to choose without a […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

August 16, 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT: PORTRAIT LENSES FOR CANON

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Whether you are considering the jump to professional photography (or already are), like to write and take photos, or simply want to start something that you have complete control over (unlike your kids!) a blog can be a great option. So should you start one? Let’s see: Do You Have the Time? If you are […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

August 12, 2013

SHOULD YOU START A PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG?

The human eye is a great thing – it can do a lot of things. A camera’s sensor is pretty swell too – but it has its limitations, such as the range of light/darkness it can capture. This is referred to as dynamic range, and understanding it can help you create better images. Low vs. […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

August 9, 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: DYNAMIC RANGE

A histogram provides photographers with information about exposure, which in turn can help identify where corrections need to be made to get the “perfect” shot. Understanding how to read the histogram and make corrections will give you an additional tool to ensure that your photos come out as perfectly exposed as possible. What is it? […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

July 26, 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: THE HISTOGRAM

It’s a tough call making the leap from recording .jpg images only to recording .raw files as well. Jpg files are much smaller and they are “done” – there’s no extra steps needed to share or print the files (unless you want to make the edits. However, .raw files do give you a major advantage […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 14, 2013

PHOTO BASICS: IS IT TIME TO GO RAW?

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Emphasis is a pretty neat trick that you can use various ways in your photos to make things stand out or illustrate size. In portrait and people photography you can use emphasis to make your subjects big, small, important or not. Low Viewpoint A low viewpoint can be used to make ordinary images interesting and […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

April 19, 2013

PHOTO BASICS: EMPHASIS AND PROPORTION

Once those first few snowflakes begin to fall, your kids will certainly be clamoring to get out there and enjoy a day on the hill. As a proud parent you will certainly want to capture these memorable moments to share with friends and family. However, before you start clicking there are a few unique challenges […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

November 26, 2012

SKIING AND SLEDDING – PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS