Have you ever looked at a one of your kid’s photos, whether partial or full-body, and thought “there’s something wrong here, but I can’t quite put my finger on it”? Odds are that the image contained a poorly-cropped head, arm, leg, hand, foot, etc. You see, when you gaze on an image and see parts […]

Emphasis and proportion are neat tricks that you can use in your photos to make things stand out or illustrate size. In portrait and people photography you can use emphasis and proportion to make your subjects big, small, important or not. Low Viewpoint in Photography A low viewpoint can be used to make ordinary images […]

Buying a lens for kid’s photography One of the first things you’ll realize when purchasing a new DSLR camera  is that the buck doesn’t stop there. A reasonable investment in lenses is usually a requirement if you are looking to be able to delve into different types of photography (such as kid’s portraits) – particularly […]

The weather is finally warming up! Everyone is ready to get outside and it’s never too early to start taking amazing photos of your kids enjoying the warm weather. Here are some of our favorite tips on how to capture those great kids Summer photoshoot moments. Early Morning is Best A hot afternoon will not […]

Camera bodies, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, etc. – but what else? Are there other pieces of equipment that you absolutely should have? It depends on who you ask! Here are the ten great tools to help you get consistently good portraits of your children, and protecting your gear: 1. UV Filters So you just dropped […]

Are you looking for a gift for fathers day? Dad’s (and moms we know) work really hard all year, between working and raising kids they don’t always have time to enjoy their hobbies – so this Father’s Day you can help them make time by giving them a little inspiration. Here are a few ideas: […]

With so much going on around the holiday season, it can be hard to remember to keep your camera handy to capture all of those great Christmas moments. However, if you do manage to remember, here are ten terrific moments to photograph your kids: 10. Santa: Take some photos of your child visiting Santa. Don’t […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] How to take amazing Family Christmas photos We realize that the holidays are busy, and you’re likely not thinking about taking some family Christmas photos, but it really is a great time to get out your camera. However, combined with […]

Kids move around, a lot – making photographing your kids a challenge. They also like to climb, run, play, jump, and generally never stand still. As a parent and photographer it may become frustrating to try to get your child to “stand still” long enough to capture a good image, which is why it is […]

Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is to become a better kid’s photographer in 2017, then it might be time to break out of the box and try a few new techniques. So what kid photography tips can help you take better photos of your kids in 2017? We have a few suggestions: […]