Color theory isn’t something we think about a lot when it comes to kids’ photography, but it’s incredibly vital. How color works with your camera, as well as how color itself can make a portrait better, is a skill that can help you create even more memorable portraits of your kids. Color creates a mood […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

How Color Theory Applies to Kids’ Photography

Welcome back! I hope you’re learning a lot about your camera and composition, and that you’re putting it to good use creating awesome kids’ photos. Today we’re going to talk about framing – not what you do when you hang a photo – but what you can do within the shot to make it more […]

Children

May 27, 2017

KID’S PHOTO BASICS: USING NATURAL FRAMES

They’re cute, cuddly, and oh-so-photogenic – but why are they so hard to capture on camera? Even when you do get them on “film” it might never seem right, like it has impact. So, we’ve pulled together a few handy tips to get more out of your kid’s portraits. Tip One: Change your Perspective If […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

May 27, 2017

6 TIPS FOR AMAZING KID’S PORTRAITS

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If your most recent batch of children’s portraits are feeling a bit blasé, maybe it’s time to try something new. Keep reading for a few tips on getting more out of your children’s portraits to create memorable images that you and your kids will love. Tip One: Use the Surroundings Endless portraits of children’s faces, […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

August 12, 2016

5 TIPS FOR CREATING MEMORABLE CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

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 […]

Children

June 22, 2016

USING COLOR IN KID’S PORTRAITS

It’s all well and good to learn how to create good kid’s portrait photos, but at some point you’re going to want to step up and create great portraits. So how does one accomplish that? We have some simple, straightforward and easy tips: Tip #1: Look Up, Look Down Taking photos from “kid level” is […]

Children

April 22, 2016

ADDING MORE “WOW” TO KID’S PORTRAIT PHOTOS – PART I

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