Kids are at once a favorite photographic subject and ultimate challenge. All photographers need a child photography toolkit to reach into. Here are a few tips to help ensure the photographs you take are ones you actually like. How Clothes Are Neglected in Child Photography One of the most neglected element of child photography is […]
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Kids are at once a popular photographic subject and challenge. So what to do? Should they be dragged into a studio where at least the light is controllable? Should they not know they are being photographed? What can photographers do to get an interesting, engaging shot with a ‘wow’ factor clients will love? In my […]
Newborn photography is attractive for many reasons. The subject is amazing, proud moms are so glad to have you, and the cuteness factor is practically immeasurable. Yet, even given these advantages, newborn photography can attract flies to the proverbial creative ointment. Here are five tips to make newborn shoots easier and your subject a little […]
Photographing children can be tricky. One thing that you will learn on your first kid photo shoot is that patience is a virtue. Second thing: you will glorify the person that invented the memory card. The never ending problem with photographing kids is that they are so unpredictable and uncontrollable. But, that makes things more […]
It wouldn’t be too far from the truth to think that fashion photography is basically portraiture with a small plot twist. Instead of having just the model in mind, you have the clothes, scene and makeup as well. However, it is not that simple. There are several other details you’ll have to pay attention to. […]
I discovered as a child that following rules is not only no fun, it’s often an impediment to true self-expression. Strict adherence to orthodoxy and rigid rules doesn’t tend to produce compelling art. Take, for instance, this simplistic definition of what a portrait is: n. A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, […]