Ideas for making your family pictures more creative Summer is gone, the kids are back in school, and it’s your chance to catch up on those projects that you’ve put off for the past few months. Like capturing some family photos. So how do you make sure that your family photos stand out this year? […]
Even though it is still winter (brr!) some of you may be destined soon to a sunny shore – Hawaii, the Bahamas, perhaps even an exotic shore across a far ocean. So regardless of the time of year it’s a good idea to have some beach photography tips under your belt. Focus on Focal Points […]
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 […]
We’ve all had a few photography boo-boo’s in our days – from leaving batteries in the charger to forgetting to take off the lens cap. So what can you do to prevent common child photography mixtakes? Here are a few common mishaps and easy fixes: Child Photography Mistake #1: I forgot my… Always have a […]
Great family photos pose a unique challenge; although you might have the skills to take the photo, you might find it hard to pull together the three requirements for a great family photo: location, equipment, and photographic ability. Being in front and behind the camera makes it much more difficult to create memorably photos, which […]
Whether you are spending New Year’s Eve at home with the family, or are heading out for a night on the town, you will undoubtedly encounter some great opportunities for fun photos; of your friends, your surroundings, and the events that occur during one of the most festive and fun nights of the year. So […]
You know your kids have great smiles, but unfortunately just saying “smile!” or “say cheese!” may not be enough to get them to give you a stunning, natural smile for your photos. Try out some of the following tips to encourage more smiles in your kids photos. Get Great Smiles with Toys Let your kids […]
Minimalism is a big thing in photography – by stripping out the extraneous in a photo you get a stronger photo. For kid’s photography, this can be a bit of a challenge. Remember, less is more and follow these tips: Start with Composition Sometimes it can be tempted to strip out everything and leave nothing […]
Too many of us get into the habit of pulling out our cameras only on those special occasions where we think there will be a chance for great kid’s photography: kid’s birthdays, first days of school, vacations, Christmas, etc. The problem is, when we only bring out the camera on rare occasions, we lose the […]