With all the lovely color out there, why would you consciously choose to exclude it in your kid’s photography? There are a few reasons – especially if you are getting started with kid’ portraits and want to focus on other rules of composition without the distraction of color. That being said, there are a few […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

January 13, 2016

EXPERIMENTING WITH BLACK AND WHITE KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY

NYC newborn photographer

Having your kids interested in a hobby is great, sharing a hobby is even better. If your kids have shown an interest in photography, or if you want to help them get started, here are some tips to make it interesting: Tip One: Start Slow You don’t need to teach your kids every trick in […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

January 11, 2016

HELPING TO INTEREST KIDS IN PHOTOGRAPHY

girl in the grass with digital camera

It’s almost here, those cold winter months where your kids are super excited to get out there and play, while you shiver and turn up the edge of your coat. One way to pass some time is to get out your camera and snap some winter-themed photos of your kids having fun. But first, some […]

Children

November 20, 2015

WINTER CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

baby in red and white Christmas outfit portrait

Brrr!! It’s definitely cooling down out there, with that arrives difficulty if you still want to get great children’s portraits outdoors. With a bit of planning and preparation, however, you can still get fantastic photos of your kids in the chill. Tip One: Scope Out Cold/Warm Locations Find a few locations that offer great scenes […]

Children

November 2, 2015

ULTIMATE TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS IN THE COLD

Little girl portrait in winter on location

It’s all well and good to understand the basics of photography, including composition, technique, and the equipment and camera settings required to create a “good” photo – but that’s not all. In order to create really dynamic images you need to create a connection with your subject, one that whomever views your photos can easily […]

Children

October 30, 2015

CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY – HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT

portraito= of a girl in pink shirt smiling

While Manhattan certainly offers terrific opportunities for child photography, there are plenty of places across the Hudson that provide lovely places to photograph your kids. Here are a few of our tried and true favorites. Pier A The large, grassy lawn here offers an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline – a perfect background for […]

Children

October 5, 2015

BEST CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

girl on swing photograph

It’s getting a bit dreary out, and as the days cool you might be looking for a few more things to do indoors with your kids. With all your great photos just sitting on your computer, why not get the off and make a few fun projects? You can make these projects to decorate your […]

Curated by Jane

September 30, 2015

FROM THE WEB: 50 DIY PHOTO PROJECTS

What’s the best way to get great photos of your kid’s off your phone and onto the wall? With an app, of course! So let’s talk about some of the best apps for printing kid’s photos: Polagram With Polagram, you can print photos right from your smartphone, and they come with a retro border. Play […]

Children

September 7, 2015

BEST PHOTO PRINTING APPS FOR KID’S PHOTOS

Westchester newborn girl wrapped in white blankets

Being summer, you’ll enjoy a lot of bright, sunny days – which seem like a perfect time to pull out your camera for some beautiful portraits of your kids. However, you’ll soon find that shooting in the sun is tricky. It introduces a lot of shadows, causes squinting, and may result in an underexposure of […]

Curated by Jane

August 7, 2015

TOP TIPS FOR SUNNY-DAY CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS

Is it hot enough yet? Pretty much everywhere throughout North America (and abroad) is experiencing hot temperatures, which can make it a challenge when trying to scout photography locations for taking kid’s portraits. After all, even the nicest locale won’t matter if your kids are too hot and miserable to enjoy it – so try […]

Children

August 4, 2015

5 KID’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS FOR HOT DAYS

summer photo of sisters swimming on dock