This was the fourth year in a row I have been lucky enough to photograph these lovely cousins. We had such a fun time as always. Here are a few of my favorites from our shoot…

I loved these boys! We had so much fun on our shoot – even if I did sprain my ankle trying to make them laugh – it worked though! Here are a few of my favorite from the shoot.

Wow, it’s hot! While getting out to the beach, park, or water park may help to beat the heat, it probably isn’t helping you much with your photography. Working with midday sun can be pretty frustrating sometimes, but luckily there are some solutions. Finding shade is certainly one of them, but so is learning how […]

When you first pick up a new hobby it can be like embarking on a new relationship, everything is exciting and you can’t wait to explore. But like relationships a hobby sometimes becomes second nature, you don’t quite have the enthusiasm you once did. If you feel this way about photography, then perhaps it’s time […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than having a great photo shoot, only to come home, upload your images and find out that they are not as sharp as you thought they were. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do on site and in post-processing to ensure that your images come out as sharp as […]

Adding a splash of colour to your photography can make all the difference in turning a bland portrait into a fantastic image. However, many people put off using colour actively in photography, instead working with what’s there. You can make photos that really “pop” – simply by thinking about how colours can work together. Fourtunately, […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than being unable to get your images to come out “right” – sometimes they may be too dark, too light, or just not white enough. Whether you are dealing with a straight-forward portrait shot or a tricky one (like a backlit portrait), finding the solutions to common exposure issues can save […]

The beach is really a great place for photos; lots of light, something fun to distract the kids, and great backgrounds. That’s not to say that taking great beach photos is a walk in the park… just that it at least gives you all the components for great photos, all you need to do is […]

If portrait photography is your passion, but you just don’t know where to start with improving your skills, perhaps it’s time for a course? Courses range in length, quality, and of course, price, so you can start with the freebies and work your way up. Check out this free 5-week portrait photography course from Zach […]

Taking good photos is one thing – looking good in them is another. If you’re having trouble with how you or others look in your photos you may want to check out this post from PetaPixel for some great tips. With just a few changes you can make your kids look fantastic, and yourself as […]