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 looks like winter is here, and it arrived with a bang. Now that the white stuff is here to stay, you might find that your photographic approach needs a bit of adjustment. So, grab your camera, throw on some warm clothes (including mittens that let you work the buttons) and get ready for some […]

Children

January 27, 2016

BETTER KIDS’ PHOTOS SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

boy in blue coat in the snow 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

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Photography Tips and Tricks

November 7, 2015

THANKSGIVING FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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

Fall is one of the best times of the year for taking kid’s photos; it has a bit of everything – it’s crisp but not too cold, there’s nice colors, and the sun sets a bit earlier so you can include your children in some nice “golden hour” photos. So where should you go for your […]

Children

September 27, 2015

5 LOCATIONS FOR FALL KID’S PHOTOS

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 […]

Curated by Jane

August 7, 2015

TOP TIPS FOR SUNNY-DAY CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

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 […]

Children

July 30, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (H-P)

Photograph of child laughing

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