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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]