If you, like many, are gearing up for a great holiday weekend, then perhaps it’s time to brush the dust off your camera and get it set for some great picture-taking activity. With friends, food, and family all around, July 4th is a terrific opportunity to capture amazing pictures of your kids, as well as […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 29, 2015

JULY 4 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

When you start to delve into the inner workings of making great images, it can be hard to sort out the “must know” from the “good to know” – so you end up with a hundred or so things to remember, which get in the way or truly enjoying the craft of great photography. So […]

Children

June 19, 2015

20 CRITICAL KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW – PART I

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White balance is a difficult concept; but it’s one that can really save your bacon when your photos just don’t look right. All it takes is a bit of background and an understanding of how your camera operates, and the properties of light. Let’s start with the light part. All types of light give off […]

Children

June 17, 2015

KID’S PHOTO BASICS: WHITE BALANCE

Last year’s article on Photographing Kids at Your BBQ offered some great tips on getting great photos of your kids, but we’re sure there’s more to learn when it comes to combining good friends, good food, and cute kids. So here we go: Chalk Art Give your kids a bucket of chalk and have them […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 12, 2015

MORE BBQ KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Dad’s 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: Nikon D3200 For Dad’s who love taking photos, this camera is a great […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 8, 2015

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY

You’re back! I suppose that means that you found last week’s tips on improving your photography without buying new year useful and now you’re looking for more. Excellent – let’s get started: Start a challenge Rather than trying to photograph anything and everything, try focusing your efforts with a challenge or photography project. You can […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

June 3, 2015

IMPROVE YOUR KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY, WITHOUT NEW GEAR (PART II)

Once again Memorial Day is approaching (May 25, 2015) and with it is an excellent opportunity to take some great photos. Whether you are putting together something special to remember a lost loved one or simply spending time with your family, remember to have your camera handy for photo opportunities that may arise. With that […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 13, 2015

MEMORIAL DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

It’s almost here! All that color, flowers, colored eggs (and of course, candy) – the perfect time to pull out your camera and take some delightful kid’s photos. So how do you go about setting your Easter-themed kid’s photos apart from all the rest? Here are a few tried and true tips to make your […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

April 1, 2015

TIPS FOR BETTER EASTER KID’S PHOTOS

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Some photographers go out of their way to avoid using flash (I’m one of them), but there are certain situations where your choices are flash or bad kid’s photos. So, let’s get over our fear of flash and embrace it (when necessary) with these tips: You Need to Diffuse Flash The reason why flash gets […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

March 20, 2015

DISPELLING FLASH FEAR IN KID’S PHOTOS

When you have a few moments and aren’t able to have an actual photography session, you can still become a better kids’ photographer by learning some new photography tips and tricks. While taking a class is probably the option that provides the most results, there are some great free tutorials out there than can help […]

Curated by Jane

February 18, 2015

FROM THE WEB: BEST FREE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS