You’re back! I suppose that means that you found last week’s tips on improving your photography without buying new year useful and now you’re looking for more. Excellent – let’s get started: Start a challenge Rather than trying to photograph anything and everything, try focusing your efforts with a challenge or photography project. You can […]
June 3, 2015
Once again Memorial Day is approaching (May 25, 2015) and with it is an excellent opportunity to take some great photos. Whether you are putting together something special to remember a lost loved one or simply spending time with your family, remember to have your camera handy for photo opportunities that may arise. With that […]
May 13, 2015
It’s almost here! All that color, flowers, colored eggs (and of course, candy) – the perfect time to pull out your camera and take some delightful kid’s photos. So how do you go about setting your Easter-themed kid’s photos apart from all the rest? Here are a few tried and true tips to make your […]
April 1, 2015
Some photographers go out of their way to avoid using flash (I’m one of them), but there are certain situations where your choices are flash or bad kid’s photos. So, let’s get over our fear of flash and embrace it (when necessary) with these tips: You Need to Diffuse Flash The reason why flash gets […]
March 20, 2015
When you have a few moments and aren’t able to have an actual photography session, you can still become a better kids’ photographer by learning some new photography tips and tricks. While taking a class is probably the option that provides the most results, there are some great free tutorials out there than can help […]
February 18, 2015
Is it over yet? Perhaps in parts of the country, but in others winter is still going strong. With every snowfall that floats down, you likely feel your photographic motivation wane – so perhaps it’s time to jumpstart your winter kid’s photography with a few ideas, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. Even if your kids are less […]
February 11, 2015
Nothing’s better than finding a way to make life easier, or finding a way to make something better, like kids’ photography. The folks over at Photography HQ have pulled together a handy video with tips on using household objects to protector your gear, or enhance your shots. Not all of them are appropriate for photographing […]
January 28, 2015
As mentioned in a previous post on photographing kids in the snow, white balance can become a factor when you are dealing with a lot of white that isn’t quite pure white – whether it’s the fluffy whiteness of snow, or the comforting whiteness of a soft blanket . If you’ve encountered this issue, then […]
January 21, 2015
It might seem obvious – take pictures! But unless you know how your camera really works it won’t do you much good. Not that you won’t be able to take decent photos of your kids and everything else, but without understanding how your camera works you won’t really have full control over what you create. […]
January 14, 2015
Colors are colors, right? Actually, you can use color in a lot of interesting ways to add a level of sophistication to your kid’s photography. For example, changing from your kids wearing pastel colors to bright, primary colors can add a lot of energy, while choosing darker colors can indicate a more sombre tone. Check […]
January 7, 2015
