Sometimes when you see a shot you say – I want to do that! But you think to yourself that you don’t have the equipment to get it done. Surprisingly, with a bit of creativity you can make your own photography gear for product photography, even portraits of your kids. All you need is a […]

Looking to add an extra spark of creativity to the portrait photos of your kids? Adding textures to your images can be a fun way to add a bit of additional interest to kid’s portraits and give them your own creative flare. It’s free and takes very little technical knowledge. Although professional children’s photographers traditionally use […]

Nearly everyone has a camera phone these days, and the iPhone5 is pretty much everywhere. While it definitely can fill in the gaps when you can’t carry your regular camera, it does have a few drawbacks, mainly in that it costs so much that you don’t want to risk getting it wet when you’re near […]

Kids love having hobbies, whether it’s painting, playing sports, or creating something. Photography can be a fantastic hobby for kids; it really doesn’t cost much and can turn into a life-long passion. However, to get kids interested in photography you need to get involved. Sometimes just being passionate about photography yourself is enough, other times […]

If you are the owner of a DSLR camera and love taking portrait photos of your kids, then odds are that you’re in the market for a lens to enhance your portrait photography. Unfortunately, there are about a zillion types of lenses out there, making it difficult to decide which one to choose without a […]

Most of us know by now what to keep in our camera bags for an extended photoshoot – stuff like screen and lens cleaners/wipes, filters, extra batteries, etc. But there are also other, non-camera-related items that can come in extremely handy during a shoot, even save a shoot from being a disaster should disaster strike. […]

Whether you are considering the jump to professional photography (or already are), like to write and take photos, or simply want to start something that you have complete control over (unlike your kids!) a blog can be a great option. So should you start one? Let’s see: Do You Have the Time? If you are […]

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. […]

There’s a lot of equipment associated with photography, and wrapping your head around them (as well as finding the $$ to afford them) can be a challenge. Which ones do you actually need? What do they really do? And when should you use them? Filters are one of the least expensive pieces of equipment, yet […]

Wow, it’s hot! While getting out to the beach, park, or water park may help to beat the heat, it probably isn’t helping you much with your photography. Working with midday sun can be pretty frustrating sometimes, but luckily there are some solutions. Finding shade is certainly one of them, but so is learning how […]