White, bright photography is known as high-key – and is the perfect setting for child photography portraits as it conveys a sense of innocence and happiness. However, achieving a perfectly white background can be challenging at times, which is why you’ll love this tutorial by Tony Northrup which offers some easy tips and tricks. Check it […]
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 […]
When you photograph regularly, it can tend to become tedious – eventually you’ll think twice about picking up the camera. Rather than losing your love of photography, learn some new ways to approach your craft. This article from Photography Talk features some excellent tips for curing the photography blahs – hopefully you’ll find a few […]
Do you feel stuck in a rut as far as your photography skills are concerned? Are you just not completely happy with how your photos of your kids are turning out? Perhaps it’s time to try a new approach with a few creative suggestions to get you out of your comfort zone. Check out these […]
While I realize we are primarily a kids’ photography blog, the fact is that as a photographer you can choose your focus all you want (i.e. kids’ portrait photography), but you’ll still be asked or you’ll feel the need to photograph other types of subject, including adults. So with that in mind consider these tips […]
Nearly everyone has a camera phone these days, and the iPhone5 is pretty much everywhere. While it definitely can fill in the gaps when you can’t carry your regular camera, it does have a few drawbacks, mainly in that it costs so much that you don’t want to risk getting it wet when you’re near […]
The human eye is a great thing – it can do a lot of things. A camera’s sensor is pretty swell too – but it has its limitations, such as the range of light/darkness it can capture. This is referred to as dynamic range, and understanding it can help you create better images. Low vs. […]