Are you considering a new camera in order to embrace the joys of child photography? There are so many options now when it comes to cameras that it may be hard to make a decision – particularly if you are trying to decide between a standard compact camera (or point-and-shoot) and a more complex DSLR […]

Having a professional photoshoot is a fabulous idea if you want gorgeous, timeless photos of your family to hang on your wall, or to give to friends and family. Before you head out to your photoshoot, spend a bit of time planning your wardrobe to ensure that you get the best family and kids’ photography […]

Have you ever taken some photos on a nice, sunny day and wondered why they don’t look great? Few people know that there are actually ideal times of the day for photography, where you will get better images. The next time you are planning a children’s photography session, try to schedule it for the following […]

You’ve probably seen high key photography before, even if you haven’t realized it. High key basically equals white; the use of bright light to give you nothing but highlights and no shadows. Besides being beautiful, high key portraits of kids tend to look positive, happy, and upbeat. Getting Started with High Key Children’s Photography If […]

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 […]

Welcome back! If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out Part I of this series – or just jump right in and read about some more tips that can help you get better images. Here we go: 6. Understand File Formats Your camera has a variety of available sizes and file formats. The sizes […]

There are a ton of “rules” when it comes to kids’ photography – sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. Where should you start? What rules are more important than others? When you have a handle on the basics, where should you go next? We’ve got your back; here’s a list of the top 10 […]

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 […]

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. […]