People commonly eschew monochrome photography, I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s the perception that it’s more of an “artsy” photography form, or that it’s difficult to do. Black and white photography can actually be simpler and give you better images, as well as making you a better photographer. Here’s why: Simplicity With black and white […]

Caveat: Yes, this is an extremely boring topic, you’re probably yawning right now, aren’t you? If you can hang in there and read it (perhaps after a cup of coffee), and then put these tips into practice, I guarantee you’ll have better photos of your kids as a result!! How many focus modes does your […]

Today we’d like to give you parents a few ideas on where/when to take photos of your kids when the “big day” comes in just a few days! So here are some back to school photo ideas, broken out by age range: Daycare/ Preschool This is a tough one for parents and child, so you […]

Not all parents are comfortable paying for kid’s school photos, and if you look at it, it makes sense. School photographers generally have very little photography experience and are limited to “in the box” photography, which means you essentially get the same shot every single year. It’s no wonder that many parents are looking for […]

By the time your kids are entering school, you may find (particularly if they grew up with you snapping photos) that they start expressing some interest in taking control of the camera. With summer at hand, now is a perfect time to get your kids into photography camp to help cultivate their passion. However, if […]

While you may have a pretty good handle by now on how to use your camera to take better photos of your kids, the next step is trying to consciously pose your kids for photos so that each photo shows their best angle. Yes, it can be a challenge, but here are some introductory kids’ […]

Thinking of heading to New York City with your kids? Here are just a few awesome places you may want to consider visiting, not just to see but also for some awesome photographs of your kids! Times Square (West 42nd Street, between 7th Avenue and Broadway) What could be more iconic than Times Square in […]

If you, like many of us, abhor the thought of taking your expensive camera equipment to the beach – with all that sand and water – then at the very least grab your iPhone and give taking kid’s photos at the beach a shot. Besides beautiful vistas and gorgeous skies, the beach is a perfect […]

As a parent, it can sometimes feel like it’s difficult to “have it all” when it comes kid’s photography. You can have the perfect scene, the exact right camera settings, but the one thing that is missing you have little control over: that big, toothy grin that makes all kid’s photography stand out above all […]

We’ve all been told that the eyes are the “windows to the soul” – but there’s nowhere that is more evident than in portrait photography. Without clear, crisp, focused eyes a portrait photo lacks the ability to connect with the viewer, meaning you end up with just a regular photo, instead of something that inspires […]