If you were to choose to avoid taking photos in the rain, well, you’d certainly lose a lot of possibly good opportunities to photograph your kids – particularly if you live in a rainy climate. So, as fall descends upon us you may want to consider learning how to photograph successfully in the rain. Here […]

Now that the fall colors are changing and the pumpkins are ready, it’s a great time to take an afternoon to set up a fall family photoshoot. Whether at the pumpkin patch or in your backyard, pumpkins are a beautiful, colorful and great prop to add to photos of your kids in the fall. Here […]

While we may all be a bit melancholy about the passing of summer, we can at the very least look forward to some yummy fall fruits and veggies. If you haven’t before, consider taking your kids apple picking this year. Not only is it a great way for your kids to learn where their food […]

Halloween is probably the one time of year where your kids are going to cooperate when it comes to having their photos taken. They’ll want to play dress up, smile, laugh, and generally are great subjects – so take advantage by getting lots of photos of your kids this Halloween. We’ve put together a great […]

Okay, let’s not panic – it’s not quite that cold yet (depending on where you live). However, with winter just around the corner your kids are likely looking forward to trying out a variety of winter sports; skiing, skating, hockey, etc. Which means you’ll want to be able to take some good photos of them […]

It’s almost here! Halloween is a perfect time of year to let your kids let loose and help even the most reserved child explore their personalities with the help of a costume. All you need to do is to have your camera on hand to capture the action, with the help of some spooky surroundings […]

If you happen to be visiting the area, or are lucky enough to live there, here are some suggestions on where you can go to find great photography locations. Bronx River Parkway Reservation Westchester’s oldest park, is an 807-acre paved linear park that was opened in 1925. Featuring ponds, footbridges, a beautiful trees and shrubs […]

Ah, Christmas lights – is there anything better? How about photos of your kids and Christmas lights? Unfortunately, many photographers have tried taking photos of Christmas lights only to find that it is difficult to get a good exposure, particularly with people involved. Let’s try to find a way to work around these difficulties – […]

So, how’s your week so far? Did you get a chance to read Part I and Part II of this series? If not, take a moment to head over there and catch up. When you’re ready, here’s the final part of the series: 13. Focus and Drag (or Focus Lock) Helps You know by now […]

You’ve probably seen high key photography before, even if you haven’t realized it. High key basically equals white; the use of bright light to give you nothing but highlights and no shadows. Besides being beautiful, high key portraits of kids tend to look positive, happy, and upbeat. Getting Started with High Key Children’s Photography If […]