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

Here’s part three of our series on children’s portrait photography. Keep reading – you’ll learn a lot about terminology, tools, and tricks for great kid’s photos. Reflector You can easily use a reflector to bounce light back onto your child for more balance kid’s portraits. Simply set the reflector up opposite the incoming light to […]

Children

July 31, 2015

A-Z OF CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (R-Z)

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

Last year’s article on Photographing Kids at Your BBQ offered some great tips on getting great photos of your kids, but we’re sure there’s more to learn when it comes to combining good friends, good food, and cute kids. So here we go: Chalk Art Give your kids a bucket of chalk and have them […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 12, 2015

MORE BBQ KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Another Mother’s Day is right around the corner – so what are you going to get that photo-loving mother in your life? We’ve come up with a few photo-related suggestions for your special lady: A Gorgeous Camera Bag Camera bags are no longer clunky and functional, now they can be just as gorgeous as a […]

Photography Gift Ideas

May 27, 2015

7 Mother’s Day Gifts for Photography-Lovers

The second-best thing about fall (the first being all the lovely leaves) is the pumpkins; the colorful fields of orange gourds combined with rich brown soil and the hint of frost in the air is just invigorating, not to mention a fantastic place for photos of your children. So, take these tips and find the […]

Children

May 27, 2015

TIPS FOR PUMPKIN PATCH KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY

Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to have a fun photo shoot with your kids. So what are some great props for spooky children’s photos? Here are a few great suggestions for a Halloween-themed photography of your kids. Balloons If you, or a friend, is having a Halloween party, […]

Children

May 27, 2015

7 CREATIVE HALLOWEEN PROPS FOR CHILDREN’S PHOTOS