It doesn’t take much to get better at something, really. Whether it’s learning a language, learning to paint, or learning to take great photos, a few minor changes can go a long way. Try out just one of these photography tips and see how it effects your children’s photos. Carry your camera, always You can’t […]

Kids are messy, let’s just face it. Rather than clean them up and pray they stay that way, why not plan your next kids’ portrait photography session around a messy and fun activity? You’ll get some interested photos, and they’ll have lots of fun, making it easy to talk them into participating in your next […]

In an ongoing effort to help you take fantastic images of your kids (and everyone else), today we are going to talk about giving space in child photography. What does this mean, exactly? It’s pretty simple – give some space! Okay, maybe not that simple. In essence, you never (okay, not never, but most of […]

The thing with kids is that they never sit still, even when you have them all set up for a nice photography session. So, the next time your kids are tearing around – whether on bikes, on foot, or skateboards – here are some tips for photographing kids in action to help you catch crisp […]

Welcome back! I hope you’re learning a lot about your camera and composition, and that you’re putting it to good use creating awesome kids’ photos. Today we’re going to talk about framing – not what you do when you hang a photo – but what you can do within the shot to make it more […]

Sometimes, no matter how perfect your portrait photography skills, time of day, setting, and pose you’ll find that your kid’s portraits are just missing…something. This is where a prop can come in handy – it adds a splash of color and interest to the shot, keeps your kids occupied, and can help to bring together […]

Setting up posed photos is great when you are looking to achieve a certain look (such as school or formal), but for capturing your kid’s personality on camera it’s the candid photo that’s really going to give you those amazing photos of your kids. So how do you get great candid children’s photos? Here are […]

They’re cute, cuddly, and oh-so-photogenic – but why are they so hard to capture on camera? Even when you do get them on “film” it might never seem right, like it has impact. So, we’ve pulled together a few handy tips to get more out of your kid’s portraits. Tip One: Change your Perspective If […]

You probably have heard of street photography, but what exactly is lifestyle photography? In a nutshell, it’s you, capturing aspects of your lifestyle (or someone else’s). It’s not about making the perfect photo, or posing, or even consciously setting a scene. It’s mostly candid, spontaneous, and fun. Capturing those little moments that, as a whole, […]

Expecting, or are already lucky enough to have your new bundle of joy at home? Grab your camera, and follow these tips to help improve your baby photography. Be Prepared If you are expecting, now is the time to start preparing. Collect a box of “photography props” for when baby comes: blankets, a basket, fun […]