Advice for Maternity Portraits that you’ll cherish Odds are that you have at least one friend who’s pregnant (or attempting) – what a great time to test out your maternity photography skills! Here are some tips on getting great photos: Timing is Everything You want a big belly, but you don’t want mom to feel […]

It’s BBQ time! What could be a better opportunity to break out your camera, not only for photographing kids, but also to take some fun photos of of friends and family. Great food and a few toys can put kids in a great mood – which makes it easier for you to take candid and […]

Camera bodies, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, etc. – how much of this do you need? Are there other pieces of equipment that you absolutely should have? It depends on who you ask, but here are the ten pieces of photography equipment that I feel are the most important for ensuring consistently good portraits of your […]

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 […]

Kids love boats, don’t they? For us adults, it’s a great way to get outdoors, enjoy some sunshine, and even find a few minutes to relax. But don’t forget that, whether in motion or standing still, being out on a boat provides an excellent opportunity for some great candid images of your kids. Check out […]

Although the New Year is all about looking ahead, sometimes it can be beneficial as a photographer to look back. This January Photo Challenge lets you look at your last year of photos to find the best – then you can submit it and potentially win a prize. When you are reviewing your photos, take […]

One thing I quickly learned as a photographer is how fickle light can be; the difference between too much light and not enough is so minor, sometimes it can be beyond frustrating to try to compose a great photo of kids when the lighting just isn’t right. Fortunately , there are a few tips and […]

I was honored with the chance to shoot the “Kids Rock Fashion Show” in Manhattan during Fashion Week! It was a great change of pace for me and I loved how much energy was in the room. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot…

There’s only so far that you’re going to get with learning how to great photos on your own – at some point a book, class, or course may be necessary to really move your skills up to the next level. So, if you have a bit of time and really want to take awesome photos […]

Taking good photos is one thing – it really just takes time, practice, and a willingness to learn. However, you really have to put in some extra effort if you want your photos to be “different” than everyone else’s. Otherwise you’ll end up with the same old poses, the same old props, and essentially the […]