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