Incorporating patterns or symmetry into a kid’s photos helps to create harmony in a photograph and can draw in your viewer and captivate them with a sense of order and meaning. Patterns can be any strong type of graphic, such as shapes, colors or lines that repeat themselves. Step One: Find Patterns Finding patterns can […]

When you have a new baby and are a photography nut, it seems as if the universe has aligned in order to give you ample opportunity to take images of your little one. Now all you have to do is find the time and follow these few tips to get the most out of your […]

Photography in controlled conditions, such as child portrait photography, will feel like a breeze once you make the jump to action photography. Whether playing hockey, gymnastics, or just plain running around, you’ll want to check out these tips so you can get the best photos of your kids doing the things they love. Child Action […]

You’ll quickly learn that light conditions can be either your best friend, or your worst enemy when photographing people, particularly children who aren’t as patient as you experiment with different lighting set-ups. So, with that in mind, here are three types of light you’ll typically work with, and how to get the most out of each to create […]

We’re all used to those big moments that have us scrambling for the camera – birthdays, first days of preschool/kindergarten, first steps, etc. But there are some moments that you should capture on camera that you might not be considering. Take your child photography skills to the next level by capturing the little moments. The […]

Camera bodies, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, etc. – how much of this do you need? Are there other pieces of equipment that you absolutely should have? It depends on who you ask, but here are the ten pieces of photography equipment that I feel are the most important for ensuring consistently good portraits of your […]

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 […]

Kids parties are a terrific opportunity to capture some excellent images – there’s lots of color and activity, everyone’s having a good time (hopefully), and most of them will ignore you so you can capture some great candid faces. So what are the best tips to keep in mind for a child’s birthday party photography? […]

With all the lovely color out there, why would you consciously choose to exclude it in your kid’s photography? There are a few reasons – especially if you are getting started with kid’ portraits and want to focus on other rules of composition without the distraction of color. That being said, there are a few […]

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 […]