When it comes to landscape photography, certain techniques can be applied to the composition of a photo that add an incredible amount of depth, perception, texture, and contrast. One of my favorite techniques that helps to achieve all of those great, photographic descriptions is the use of leading lines. So, what are they and how…
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10 Sibling Photography Ideas
I have quickly learned that trying to get kids to pose for the camera is almost impossible. Take for example my son. He’s one and always on the move. When he’s doing something that I absolutely want to capture on film and always remember, he’s already on to the next move before I have a…
Photographing a Child’s Play Space
Day in and day out, our days can be filled with routine after routine. My son wakes up around the same time every day, eats an insane amount of food, plays around the house, harasses the dogs, laughs, reads, plays outside, goes on walks, gets ready for bed, and goes to bed at the same…
10 Photo Ideas Celebrating Mom
Moms, I have a challenge for you. Step in front of the camera. Document your life with your babies. Document yourself. Document the best times, the hard times, the tired times, the fun times. Before we know it, times passes by in the blink of an eye. One moment you’re pregnant. The next moment you’re…
Flower Photography: 5 Tips for Photographing Tulips
The temperatures are rising, the raindrops are coming and going, the birds are chirping, the buds are sprouting, and the tulips are blooming. One of my favorite flowers is the tulip. Why? They introduce us to the spring season, they are vibrant and cheerful, and yet so simple and classic. With tulips sprouting all over,…
Capturing Everyday Moments with Your Phone
How many times have you looked through a family photo album and come across a bunch of posed photos? Or, better yet, perfectly staged photo after perfectly staged photo. Most often, family photo albums consist of the best of the best moments. But what about those everyday moments? Those are the moments that parents will…
10 Newborn Photography Ideas
Dear moms to newborns: Please make sure that you get your photo taken with your newborn bundle of joy. You might not feel up to it. You might be exhausted. You might not be happy with your appearance. You will regret not having any photos with your newborn. You waited so long, worked so hard,…