Part of composing great kid’s photos is being aware of how things “appear” when they are translated to a digital or printed photo – horizontal and vertical lines being a very good example. While it may not seem important at the time, lines that should run straight across and image (or up and down) that […]

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 […]

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Fall is one of the best times of the year for taking kid’s photos; it has a bit of everything – it’s crisp but not too cold, there’s nice colors, and the sun sets a bit earlier so you can include your children in some nice “golden hour” photos. So where should you go for your […]

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 […]

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 […]

The second-best thing about fall (the first being all the lovely leaves) is the pumpkins; the colorful fields of orange gourds combined with rich brown soil and the hint of frost in the air is just invigorating, not to mention a fantastic place for photos of your children. So, take these tips and find the […]

Okay, let’s not panic – it’s not quite that cold yet (depending on where you live). However, with winter just around the corner your kids are likely looking forward to trying out a variety of winter sports; skiing, skating, hockey, etc. Which means you’ll want to be able to take some good photos of them […]

It’s almost here! Halloween is a perfect time of year to let your kids let loose and help even the most reserved child explore their personalities with the help of a costume. All you need to do is to have your camera on hand to capture the action, with the help of some spooky surroundings […]

Ah, Christmas lights – is there anything better? How about photos of your kids and Christmas lights? Unfortunately, many photographers have tried taking photos of Christmas lights only to find that it is difficult to get a good exposure, particularly with people involved. Let’s try to find a way to work around these difficulties – […]