The words “children” and “stress-free” are rarely put in the same sentence together, unless you put the words “are not” in the middle. Cutting down on stress when it comes to kids also tends to stop other things from happening – such as enjoying the pursuits of child photography. However, you can help manage your […]

Children

April 11, 2016

TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY

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

It’s almost here, those cold winter months where your kids are super excited to get out there and play, while you shiver and turn up the edge of your coat. One way to pass some time is to get out your camera and snap some winter-themed photos of your kids having fun. But first, some […]

Children

November 20, 2015

WINTER CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

baby in red and white Christmas outfit portrait

It’s all well and good to understand the basics of photography, including composition, technique, and the equipment and camera settings required to create a “good” photo – but that’s not all. In order to create really dynamic images you need to create a connection with your subject, one that whomever views your photos can easily […]

Children

October 30, 2015

CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY – HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT

portraito= of a girl in pink shirt smiling

When you hit the halfway point in summer, it can be hard to find interesting activities to keep your kids entertained, as well as keeping yourself sane. If you’re into photography, this can be a great time to delve into kid’s photography with a fun summer challenge. So, what should you do? Kid’s Photography Challenge […]

Children

July 27, 2015

10 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGES FOR SUMMER

photo of mom and daughter running

What if there was one place where you could learn everything you need to know about children’s portrait photography? You’ve certainly come to the right place – in this article we’ll get you started down the road to amazing photography of your kids, alphabet style. Tip: Don’t forget to click on the links where they […]

Children

July 22, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (A-G)

kids portrait first year photograph

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

Some photographers go out of their way to avoid using flash (I’m one of them), but there are certain situations where your choices are flash or bad kid’s photos. So, let’s get over our fear of flash and embrace it (when necessary) with these tips: You Need to Diffuse Flash The reason why flash gets […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

March 20, 2015

DISPELLING FLASH FEAR IN KID’S PHOTOS

This adorable family was such a joy to photograph. We were all having so much fun together! These kids were so cute and cheeky! Here are some favorites from the shoot…

Siblings

March 17, 2015

Super Sweet Siblings {New York Family Photographer} Larchmont, NY

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 […]

Curated by Jane

February 18, 2015

FROM THE WEB: BEST FREE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS