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 […]

Once you get into DSLR it can be really tempting to start collecting gear. New lenses, more batteries, faster memory cards, flash units, etc. The trick is to not start depending on your gear – they are a tool, not the easy answer to becoming a better photographer. So, if you find yourself depending on […]

I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to display photos, and this has to be one of the most fun project I’ve found so far – turning printed photos into flowers! It’s pretty easy and requires just a few supplies that you can get at any craft store. With just a few […]

There is a minute difference between taking a portrait of your child and taking a lifestyle portrait. For one, you whip out the camera whenever and ask your child to pose or say “cheese” – perhaps you even go as far as to capture a candid moment. Lifestyle portraits take it up a notch, besides […]

Taking good photos is one thing – it really just takes time, practice, and a willingness to learn. However, you really have to put in some extra effort if you want your photos to be “different” than everyone else’s. Otherwise you’ll end up with the same old poses, the same old props, and essentially the […]

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!

You don’t want to be that person – the one who picks up the annoying habits that seem so benign. But what are these annoying trends? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From on-camera flash to being a know-it-all, this article from PTalk Photography will help you avoid the pitfalls of being a photographer. Check […]

Sometimes when you see a shot you say – I want to do that! But you think to yourself that you don’t have the equipment to get it done. Surprisingly, with a bit of creativity you can make your own photography gear for product photography, even portraits of your kids. All you need is a […]

Looking to add an extra spark of creativity to the portrait photos of your kids? Adding textures to your images can be a fun way to add a bit of additional interest to kid’s portraits and give them your own creative flare. It’s free and takes very little technical knowledge. Although professional children’s photographers traditionally use […]

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 […]