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 […]

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December 7, 2013

FROM THE WEB: PERFECT WHITE BACKGROUNDS FOR PORTRAITS

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 […]

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October 26, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 4 SHORTCUTS FOR LOVELY PHOTOS IN LOUSY LIGHT

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 […]

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October 23, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 11 CURES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY BLAHS

You may be surprised to find out that you are committing one or all of these photography mistakes when photographing your children (if you’ve ever said “say cheese” then you are certainly guilty). Check out this article from the pros at Digital Photography School and find out!  

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October 12, 2013

FROM THE WEB: THE 3 BIGGEST KID PHOTOGRAPHY MISTAKES

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 […]

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October 2, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 22 WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

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 […]

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September 25, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 6 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING – FREE!!

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 […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

September 23, 2013

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ADULTS

Ready to take the “cheese” out of those cheesy kids’ photos? You know, the ones that look like some one goosed them with a fork and said SMILE! right before snapping the image? There are some great tips in this post from Photography Planet, and some great photos too!

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September 7, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 6 TIPS FOR CANDID KIDS PHOTOS

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 […]

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August 21, 2013

FROM THE WEB: UNDERWATER IPHONE5 CASES

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. […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

August 9, 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: DYNAMIC RANGE