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 […]

Babies are cute, aren’t they? Whether your own or a friend’s, taking great pictures of babies gives you lasting memories. But since they grow up so fast, you want to have a few tips in mind, so you don’t waste time trying to get it “right.” With that in mind, ParentMap has put together a […]

Working with natural light can be a challenge at times, but having a reflector on hand can be a lifesaver, whether you need more light on a dreary day, or simply want to balance out light on a day with strong sunlight. Affordable, portable, and easy to use, consider adding a reflector if you’ve had […]

Emphasis is a pretty neat trick that you can use various ways in your photos to make things stand out or illustrate size. In portrait and people photography you can use emphasis to make your subjects big, small, important or not. Low Viewpoint A low viewpoint can be used to make ordinary images interesting and […]

 I have been waiting for the snow to arrive all winter to get some fun shots of kids playing in the snow and boy did we get some great snow with Nemo! It was a little cold and my camera lens got a few snowballs thrown into it (who knew my 3 year old nephew […]