You’ll quickly learn that light conditions can be either your best friend, or your worst enemy when photographing people, particularly children who aren’t as patient as you experiment with different lighting set-ups. So, with that in mind, here are three types of light you’ll typically work with, and how to get the most out of each to create […]

Part of composing great kid’s photos is being aware of how things “appear” when they are translated to a digital or printed photo – horizontal and vertical lines being a very good example. While it may not seem important at the time, lines that should run straight across and image (or up and down) that […]

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 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 […]

With all the lovely color out there, why would you consciously choose to exclude it in your kid’s photography? There are a few reasons – especially if you are getting started with kid’ portraits and want to focus on other rules of composition without the distraction of color. That being said, there are a few […]

Having your kids interested in a hobby is great, sharing a hobby is even better. If your kids have shown an interest in photography, or if you want to help them get started, here are some tips to make it interesting: Tip One: Start Slow You don’t need to teach your kids every trick in […]

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 […]

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Brrr!! It’s definitely cooling down out there, with that arrives difficulty if you still want to get great children’s portraits outdoors. With a bit of planning and preparation, however, you can still get fantastic photos of your kids in the chill. Tip One: Scope Out Cold/Warm Locations Find a few locations that offer great scenes […]

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 […]