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: […]

We’ve talked a lot on this site about aperture and how it affects depth of field, but not a lot about depth of field itself. Understanding depth of field can help you learn how to create really compelling portraits of your kids, family, and others – even photos of food, pets, and bugs. So let’s […]

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 […]

Have you ever thought, “I’d love to experiment with ____, but it’s too expensive!” Well, here are some tips to let you explore different aspects of kids’ photography, without spending more than a few bucks – how awesome is that? Tip 1: Create an Instant Reflector/Diffuser Use a playing card, or white stock card, plus […]

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 […]

Moving from snapshots to actual portraits can seem like a daunting task, but it shouldn’t hold you back from exploring the realm of child portrait photography, particularly if you have some willing participants. Before you jump in feet first, here are some tips to help you get started: Gear Does Not Make the Photographer If […]

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 […]

Toddlers are so much fun! Wait, did I say fun? What I meant was they are trickier to photograph! What with the climbing, jumping, yelling, throwing, running, how on earth can you take any decent photos of your little one? Here are a few tips: One: Get Them Off The Ground Want to stop your […]

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 […]