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 […]

Now that we’ve talked about some of the more basic photography composition rules for kid’s photos, hopefully you’ve had a chance to test them out and incorporate them, it’s time to take it to the next level with a few more advanced ideas. The golden rule (sometimes called the golden mean) is a more advance […]

If you, like many, are gearing up for a great holiday weekend, then perhaps it’s time to brush the dust off your camera and get it set for some great picture-taking activity. With friends, food, and family all around, July 4th is a terrific opportunity to capture amazing pictures of your kids, as well as […]

When you start to delve into the inner workings of making great images, it can be hard to sort out the “must know” from the “good to know” – so you end up with a hundred or so things to remember, which get in the way or truly enjoying the craft of great photography. So […]

It might seem obvious – take pictures! But unless you know how your camera really works it won’t do you much good. Not that you won’t be able to take decent photos of your kids and everything else, but without understanding how your camera works you won’t really have full control over what you create. […]

Raising kids is hard work, so it’s nice when someone comes along and makes things easier, right? Sure, it might not make diaper changing a breeze, or feeding fussy eaters a walk in the park – but at least you’ll have some great pictures of your kids and the journey you are taking together. So […]

If there’s one little thing you can do to immediately improve your photography, it’s to work on the composition of your photos. This article from Weeder, although it doesn’t talk specifically about portrait photography, offers some great tips (and gorgeous photos) to immediately improve your photography.

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 […]

Spring and summer might be great for getting outside and enjoying the weather, but nothing beats the beautiful colors of fall. Get outside with your kids and enjoy the changing of the seasons with a few of these kids photo ideas for fall. The Biggest Leaf Send your kids on a “leaf hunt” to find […]

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 […]