Nothing helps you learn how to take great photos of your kids more than by looking at things from a kids’ perspective. Not only will it help you with composition, it will also help you understand things like perspective, size, and simplicity. Check out this post from The PhoBlographer (nice name!) and use the tips […]

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November 6, 2013

FROM THE WEB: LEARNING CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY FROM A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE

Kids sure are talented, aren’t they? From gymnastics to hockey and everything in between, proud parents want to capture their kids’ accomplishments to share with other family members, particularly those doting grandparents. Unfortunately, capturing good sports photography photos of kids can prove a challenge, what with all the movement and all. Check out this article […]

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November 2, 2013

FROM THE WEB: SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR PARENTS [ANY CAMERA]

Choosing a new portrait lens can be a real challenge – particularly if you are deciding to invest in a higher-end model. So how do you know which lens is right for your type of portrait photography? It really depends, both on the focal length of the lens as well as how close or far […]

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October 30, 2013

FROM THE WEB: IDEAL FOCAL LENGTH 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

Once you really delve into the world of photography it’s hard to ignore how much importance people put on equipment. While new or better equipment won’t make you a better photographer, sometimes it does offer a few more tools that can assist you with creating and capturing great images. But what if you just can’t […]

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October 19, 2013

FROM THE WEB: GETTING A SECONDHAND CAMERA

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

We can talk about photography concepts all we want: but sometimes having a visual representation can really help cement concepts that previously may have been a bit muddy. So, if you are still having issues with understanding focal length or the best types of lighting for a shot – check out this list of 20+ cheatsheets […]

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October 9, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 20+ CHEATSHEETS AND INFOGRAPHICS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

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

No matter how much you like to take photos of your kids, it can’t be about them all the time, right? In the fall you have some amazing colors to work with, so get out there and take some pictures! Check out this article from Digital Photography School for some great tips on photography fall […]

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September 28, 2013

FROM THE WEB: PHOTOGRAPHING FALL FOLIAGE