There’s a reason why photographers love to shoot outside – lots of light! This gives you a lot of options as far as your camera settings, because once there’s lots of light for your kid’s portrait photos you can experiment with shutter speed and aperture to get just the look you want. So what camera […]

We talk a lot about photographing twins and siblings but photographing only children is a whole other story. The tricks that work when there’s more than one child man not work on only children – so you need a whole different plan of action up your sleeve. Luckily, we’re here to help: Start with Action […]

If you’re getting tired of the same old, same old when it comes to taking kid’s portraits, consider staging a “re-creation” this year. Whether from your favorite book, TV show, historical event, or movie (or theirs), recreation is a terrific way to focus your creative energies, engage your kids, and end up with fantastic photos. […]

We have some great amusement parks in North American, and odds are that you’re planning (or will be planning) a trip to one here, or overseas. If you are, you might want to brush up on your photography skills in order to take great photos on your next trip to the amusement park. Tip #1: […]

It’s BBQ time! What could be a better opportunity to break out your camera, not only for photographing kids, but also to take some fun photos of of friends and family. Great food and a few toys can put kids in a great mood – which makes it easier for you to take candid and […]

Keeping kids busy during 4th of July festivities makes for 1) a more fun gathering for adults and 2) a great opportunity to snap shots of your kids having fun. Setting up a kid’s photo booth is one way that you can guarantee both fun photos and entertainment for all ages. Here’s how to do […]

Way back when, manual focus was your only option. So was the use of film. Nowadays we have it easy with autofocus and the ability to see our images instantaneously. So what’s the problem? Sometimes, we get a bit complacent with all the automated goodness, when we could buckle down and do some manual work […]

Have you ever looked at a kid’s portrait (or any portrait, for that matter) and thought “wow – great colors!”? You might think that this type of look is only achievable with a significant amount of post-photo editing in a program like Photoshop, but the truth is, with a few considerations you can make your […]

June is a pretty busy month for any family, but for certain families it’s time to celebrate a major milestone – graduation. Whether it’s kindergarten, grad school, or something in between, you can get ready for great grad photos with the following tips: Tip One: Find a Narrative Can you tell a story about your […]

We’ve all had a few photography boo-boo’s in our days – from leaving batteries in the charger to forgetting to take off the lens cap. So what can you do to prevent common child photography mixtakes? Here are a few common mishaps and easy fixes: Child Photography Mistake #1: I forgot my… Always have a […]