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 […]

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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]