If there’s one little thing you can do to immediately improve your photography, it’s to work on the composition of your photos. This article from Weeder, although it doesn’t talk specifically about portrait photography, offers some great tips (and gorgeous photos) to immediately improve your photography.

You might not think it matters where your child is looking when you’re taking their photo, but it does! Where they look can change the impact your photo has on the viewer, whether you or friends and family. Check out this post from Digital Photography School to learn more – and give it a try!

What’s the key to great portraits of your kids? Not just the ones that you like, but the one’s that really grab your attention? Easy – engagement. Those portraits where your child is happy and looking right at the camera, or is at least engaging with you while you take their photo. So how do […]

It’s cooling down, and the leaves are changing color…again. While we could lament the passing of summer, instead let’s focus on the positives of fall – such as the amazing colors, pumpkin patches, and the soft, golden light of the afternoon. So, after reading a few of these fall tutorials over at ePhotoZine, think about […]

No matter how much you love to take photos, taking photos of kids can be a challenge. If you are finding yourself stuck, frustrated, or just plain out of ideas you need these three tips to improve your kids photography: First, Have Patience You can’t expect every photo session to go smoothly. For one, kids […]

Spring and summer might be great for getting outside and enjoying the weather, but nothing beats the beautiful colors of fall. Get outside with your kids and enjoy the changing of the seasons with a few of these kids photo ideas for fall. The Biggest Leaf Send your kids on a “leaf hunt” to find […]

As your kids get older, they may express some interest in taking over a few photography tasks or exploring the world of photography with their own camera. You are certainly welcome to hand them a camera and let them discover their creativity, but giving them a few pointers can certainly help them see results and […]

Kids love boats, don’t they? For us adults, it’s a great way to get outdoors, enjoy some sunshine, and even find a few minutes to relax. But don’t forget that, whether in motion or standing still, being out on a boat provides an excellent opportunity for some great candid images of your kids. Check out […]

Black and white photography is one of those things that can seem alien to portrait photographers. After all, why shoot in monochrome when you can use full color? If you give it a try, you’ll find that you can make powerful portrait images just by removing color. While you can certainly change your camera settings […]

It seems obvious that you would want to use natural light whenever possible for portraits. It’s just more…natural! But other than that, why would you go out of your way to take or create a naturally-lit portrait, rather than turning on a lamp or your flash? Check out this fantastic post from Andrew over at […]