Have you ever looked at a one of your kid’s photos, whether partial or full-body, and thought “there’s something wrong here, but I can’t quite put my finger on it”? Odds are that the image contained a poorly-cropped head, arm, leg, hand, foot, etc. You see, when you gaze on an image and see parts […]

Camera bodies, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, etc. – but what else? Are there other pieces of equipment that you absolutely should have? It depends on who you ask! Here are the ten great tools to help you get consistently good portraits of your children, and protecting your gear: 1. UV Filters So you just dropped […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] How to take amazing Family Christmas photos We realize that the holidays are busy, and you’re likely not thinking about taking some family Christmas photos, but it really is a great time to get out your camera. However, combined with […]

Kids move around, a lot – making photographing your kids a challenge. They also like to climb, run, play, jump, and generally never stand still. As a parent and photographer it may become frustrating to try to get your child to “stand still” long enough to capture a good image, which is why it is […]

Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is to become a better kid’s photographer in 2017, then it might be time to break out of the box and try a few new techniques. So what kid photography tips can help you take better photos of your kids in 2017? We have a few suggestions: […]

Is it almost time again – vacation! This year, plan to take great photos of your kids while they are on spring break. Here are some kids’ photography tips for spring break: Kid’s Photography Tip One: Themes for Road Trips Road trips can be a bit of a drag for kids and parents alike; creating […]

Unfortunately, it’s not enough to have enthusiasm for taking great kid’s portraits – you need to have some serious skills under your belt to capture those moments. Fortunately, with a few tips and a little practice you can really improve your photos. Tip 1: Survey the Scene Having a cute kid goes a long way […]

Here are a few tips for taking better lifestyle newborn pictures We’ve talked a bit about lifestyle photography, but how do you capture newborns using the same principles? Lifestyle newborn photography is pretty easy, once you get the hang of it, and it can give you natural beautiful photos. So where do you start? We […]

When the focal point in your kid’s photo is not perfectly obvious in your image, or has to compete with other objects or people in the frame, leading lines can be used to “draw” the viewer’s eye towards the focal point and away from any distracting elements. All you need to do is identify a […]

Whether you’ve just purchased a new camera (congrats!), or really haven’t had a chance to get to know your latest acquisition, there are a few things you should understand about your camera if you want to be able to create better child portraits, such as: Know The Magic Triangle You can learn about the magic […]