White balance is a difficult concept; but it’s one that can really save your bacon when your photos just don’t look right. All it takes is a bit of background and an understanding of how your camera operates, and the properties of light. Let’s start with the light part. All types of light give off […]

Last year’s article on Photographing Kids at Your BBQ offered some great tips on getting great photos of your kids, but we’re sure there’s more to learn when it comes to combining good friends, good food, and cute kids. So here we go: Chalk Art Give your kids a bucket of chalk and have them […]

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 […]

Have a photography nut in the family? Well then, you’re in the right place! Our extensive gift guide offers a selection of gifts that your photographer will love. You might even find a few things for yourself: Camera Protection Boring! But important. If your family member has invested in gear, but not protection, then do […]

The second-best thing about fall (the first being all the lovely leaves) is the pumpkins; the colorful fields of orange gourds combined with rich brown soil and the hint of frost in the air is just invigorating, not to mention a fantastic place for photos of your children. So, take these tips and find the […]

While we may all be a bit melancholy about the passing of summer, we can at the very least look forward to some yummy fall fruits and veggies. If you haven’t before, consider taking your kids apple picking this year. Not only is it a great way for your kids to learn where their food […]

If you were to choose to avoid taking photos in the rain, well, you’d certainly lose a lot of possibly good opportunities to photograph your kids – particularly if you live in a rainy climate. So, as fall descends upon us you may want to consider learning how to photograph successfully in the rain. Here […]

Now that the fall colors are changing and the pumpkins are ready, it’s a great time to take an afternoon to set up a fall family photoshoot. Whether at the pumpkin patch or in your backyard, pumpkins are a beautiful, colorful and great prop to add to photos of your kids in the fall. Here […]

Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to have a fun photo shoot with your kids. So what are some great props for spooky children’s photos? Here are a few great suggestions for a Halloween-themed photography of your kids. Balloons If you, or a friend, is having a Halloween party, […]

Okay, let’s not panic – it’s not quite that cold yet (depending on where you live). However, with winter just around the corner your kids are likely looking forward to trying out a variety of winter sports; skiing, skating, hockey, etc. Which means you’ll want to be able to take some good photos of them […]