All types of photography are different – imagine learning how to be an awesome portrait photographer, then going out to shoot landscape photos. While some principles are certainly the same, others are much different. If you are planning on heading out on holiday sometime soon, it might be beneficial to check out some tips for […]

If there’s one little thing you can do to immediately improve your photography, it’s to work on the composition of your photos. This article from Weeder, although it doesn’t talk specifically about portrait photography, offers some great tips (and gorgeous photos) to immediately improve your photography.

You might not think it matters where your child is looking when you’re taking their photo, but it does! Where they look can change the impact your photo has on the viewer, whether you or friends and family. Check out this post from Digital Photography School to learn more – and give it a try!

You can honestly never have enough practice using natural light when photographing your kids, as natural light is a) abundant and b) gives you great photos when you know how to take advantage. Digital Photography School has some terrific pointers on using natural light indoors, but you can also check out a few blogs here […]

What’s the key to great portraits of your kids? Not just the ones that you like, but the one’s that really grab your attention? Easy – engagement. Those portraits where your child is happy and looking right at the camera, or is at least engaging with you while you take their photo. So how do […]

It’s cooling down, and the leaves are changing color…again. While we could lament the passing of summer, instead let’s focus on the positives of fall – such as the amazing colors, pumpkin patches, and the soft, golden light of the afternoon. So, after reading a few of these fall tutorials over at ePhotoZine, think about […]

Do you ever read something about a photography concept and think, “I just don’t get it”? But then you find a picture or illustration and BOOM! Suddenly all is clear. You’re not the only one, which is why this collection of 15 Cheat Sheets for Photographers is an excellent idea. Featuring infographics and illustrations to […]

No matter how much you love to take photos, taking photos of kids can be a challenge. If you are finding yourself stuck, frustrated, or just plain out of ideas you need these three tips to improve your kids photography: First, Have Patience You can’t expect every photo session to go smoothly. For one, kids […]

I know what you’re thinking – already? Well, perhaps not quite, but soon the pumpkins will be out and you’ll be looking for a good local patch to take your kids and grab some terrific kids’ photos. With that in mind, here’s my list of best local pumpkin patches in the New York and surrounding […]

Spring and summer might be great for getting outside and enjoying the weather, but nothing beats the beautiful colors of fall. Get outside with your kids and enjoy the changing of the seasons with a few of these kids photo ideas for fall. The Biggest Leaf Send your kids on a “leaf hunt” to find […]