When you photograph regularly, it can tend to become tedious – eventually you’ll think twice about picking up the camera. Rather than losing your love of photography, learn some new ways to approach your craft. This article from Photography Talk features some excellent tips for curing the photography blahs – hopefully you’ll find a few […]

You may be surprised to find out that you are committing one or all of these photography mistakes when photographing your children (if you’ve ever said “say cheese” then you are certainly guilty). Check out this article from the pros at Digital Photography School and find out!  

Do you feel stuck in a rut as far as your photography skills are concerned? Are you just not completely happy with how your photos of your kids are turning out? Perhaps it’s time to try a new approach with a few creative suggestions to get you out of your comfort zone. Check out these […]

There’s only so far that you’re going to get with learning how to great photos on your own – at some point a book, class, or course may be necessary to really move your skills up to the next level. So, if you have a bit of time and really want to take awesome photos […]

Once you get into DSLR it can be really tempting to start collecting gear. New lenses, more batteries, faster memory cards, flash units, etc. The trick is to not start depending on your gear – they are a tool, not the easy answer to becoming a better photographer. So, if you find yourself depending on […]

There is a minute difference between taking a portrait of your child and taking a lifestyle portrait. For one, you whip out the camera whenever and ask your child to pose or say “cheese” – perhaps you even go as far as to capture a candid moment. Lifestyle portraits take it up a notch, besides […]

Taking good photos is one thing – it really just takes time, practice, and a willingness to learn. However, you really have to put in some extra effort if you want your photos to be “different” than everyone else’s. Otherwise you’ll end up with the same old poses, the same old props, and essentially the […]

Ready to take the “cheese” out of those cheesy kids’ photos? You know, the ones that look like some one goosed them with a fork and said SMILE! right before snapping the image? There are some great tips in this post from Photography Planet, and some great photos too!

You don’t want to be that person – the one who picks up the annoying habits that seem so benign. But what are these annoying trends? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From on-camera flash to being a know-it-all, this article from PTalk Photography will help you avoid the pitfalls of being a photographer. Check […]

The human eye is a great thing – it can do a lot of things. A camera’s sensor is pretty swell too – but it has its limitations, such as the range of light/darkness it can capture. This is referred to as dynamic range, and understanding it can help you create better images. Low vs. […]