Is it over yet? Perhaps in parts of the country, but in others winter is still going strong. With every snowfall that floats down, you likely feel your photographic motivation wane – so perhaps it’s time to jumpstart your winter kid’s photography with a few ideas, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. Even if your kids are less […]

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February 11, 2015

FROM THE WEB: WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS

Nothing’s better than finding a way to make life easier, or finding a way to make something better, like kids’ photography. The folks over at Photography HQ have pulled together a handy video with tips on using household objects to protector your gear, or enhance your shots. Not all of them are appropriate for photographing […]

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January 28, 2015

FROM THE WEB: 7 DIY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS USING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

As mentioned in a previous post on photographing kids in the snow, white balance can become a factor when you are dealing with a lot of white that isn’t quite pure white – whether it’s the fluffy whiteness of snow, or the comforting whiteness of a soft blanket . If you’ve encountered this issue, then […]

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January 21, 2015

FROM THE WEB: HOW TO USE WHITE BALANCE

Larchmont, NY newborn and sibling photography session - black and white newborn photograph

It might seem obvious – take pictures! But unless you know how your camera really works it won’t do you much good. Not that you won’t be able to take decent photos of your kids and everything else, but without understanding how your camera works you won’t really have full control over what you create. […]

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January 14, 2015

FROM THE WEB: FOUR THINGS TO DO WITH A NEW CAMERA

Colors are colors, right? Actually, you can use color in a lot of interesting ways to add a level of sophistication to your kid’s photography. For example, changing from your kids wearing pastel colors to bright, primary colors can add a lot of energy, while choosing darker colors can indicate a more sombre tone. Check […]

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January 7, 2015

FROM THE WEB: USING COLOR TO ADD EMOTION TO KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY

Raising kids is hard work, so it’s nice when someone comes along and makes things easier, right? Sure, it might not make diaper changing a breeze, or feeding fussy eaters a walk in the park – but at least you’ll have some great pictures of your kids and the journey you are taking together. So […]

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December 31, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 20 EASY PHOTOGRAPHY TRICKS

It’s almost here! Soon your kids will be bouncing, jumping, laughing – all a great time to pull out your camera and grab some great photo of your kids, with presents, Christmas lights, having dinner with family, etc. So how do you get the best photos? The folks at Digital Photography School have some tips […]

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December 24, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 16 TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY

Is it December already – where has the time gone? If you’re looking at the dwindling days on the calendar, wondering what you’ll buy this year, take a look at some of the delightful gifts over at Stuff – from canvas bags to wireless camera controllers. It doesn’t take much to make a photographer happy – […]

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December 3, 2014

FROM THE WEB: PHOTOGRAPHY GIFT IDEAS

Do you feel your photos could use a little “oomph”? Perhaps this photo project could help – an easy pop-up photo that would make a neat Christmas gift, or could be used as an invitation to a party or other event? All you need is a few prints of the same photo and some common […]

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November 26, 2014

FROM THE WEB: DIY POP-UP PHOTO PROJECT

We’ve all been there – coming home from a big event or a planned photo shoot, uploading your photos and noticing…it. You know, that fuzziness. Maybe you’re the only person that notices, but regardless it can be frustrating when your photos don’t turn out quite right. Luckily, Digital Photography School has some excellent tips on […]

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November 19, 2014

FROM THE WEB: TOP 10 MISTAKES THAT CAUSE BLURRY PHOTOS