It’s that time of year again, where, just when you feel like it’s warming up WHAM! – blizzard. However, soon spring will arrive, and with it the ability to plan some fun photo sessions to capture your kid’s playful side while enjoying all the lovely scenes that spring has to offer. Here are some suggestions […]

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 […]

Photography in controlled conditions, such as child portrait photography, will feel like a breeze once you make the jump to action photography. Whether playing hockey, gymnastics, or just plain running around, you’ll want to check out these tips so you can get the best photos of your kids doing the things they love. Child Action […]

Camera bodies, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, etc. – how much of this do you need? Are there other pieces of equipment that you absolutely should have? It depends on who you ask, but here are the ten pieces of photography equipment that I feel are the most important for ensuring consistently good portraits of your […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Being summer, you’ll enjoy a lot of bright, sunny days – which seem like a perfect time to pull out your camera for some beautiful portraits of your kids. However, you’ll soon find that shooting in the sun is tricky. It introduces a lot of shadows, causes squinting, and may result in an underexposure of […]

You’re back! Ready to learn some more key tips for taking better kids’ portraits, alphabet style? Awesome, let’s jump in then: Histogram This one can be a bit of a challenge – in simple terms the histogram is a visual representation of the tones in your image. Learning how it works can help you avoid […]

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 […]