It’s totally impossible to take a bad photo of a newborn baby — especially if it’s yours. However, overwhelmed new moms, contending with sleep deprivation and adjusting to this wonderful but life altering event, may find it challenging to get some of those breathtaking coffee table book-worthy shots that make us melt. The ultimate baby […]
A handmade family photo collage transforms your favorite shots into a work of art and it makes a truly heartwarming gift. There are so many different ways to put them together, the possibilities are endless — anything from wall décor to three-dimensional objects or minimal to artsy-craftsy. It’s time to get out the Mod Podge! […]
Taking good pictures is a difficult task for many of us. It’s hard to find the right angle and the right shot, and if you’re taking pictures of kids, trying to get them to stand still and smile nicely for a hot second is next to impossible. And that’s during the day when the lighting […]
Depending on your surroundings, sometimes a standard photograph won’t quite cut it to truly do justice to the image you want to capture. Sometimes a panoramic photo is the only way to go, but if you’re not a seasoned photographer it can be intimidating to work in pano mode. Let’s break it down so that […]
When you want to take a group photo that wouldn’t be complete without you in it and a selfie stick just won’t cut it, the self-timer saves the day. Taking a group shot can be pretty difficult. Taking a self-timed group shot where you’re not just a blur coming in from the side or half […]
Unless you have been in hiding for months (maybe even years) with no access to social media or photo sharing sites, you probably know what a selfie is. In fact, the only person we know who isn’t familiar with the term is our grandfather…and he just turned 88. A selfie, if you want an official […]
They grow up so fast and naturally you want to capture every minute! With smartphones and sites like Instagram, documenting your kids’ lives has never been easier. In fact, it’s so easy that knowing when and where to focus your lens is only part of the challenge. The really hard part is narrowing down your […]
There’s no question that we’re in an era of documenting every second of our lives. We never want to miss out on a great photo-op — and a road trip is a goldmine of fantastic, but fleeting, images. However, if you’ve ever tried to snap a gorgeous view or mind-blowing roadside attraction as it whizzes past, […]
As a parent, sometimes it can seem like you aren’t just raising children, you’re also a professional photographer (…and yes, we know you’re also a chef, a housekeeper, an alarm clock, a teacher and a chauffeur.) You spend a LOT of time taking pictures of your kids, and you can’t help it. Every second is […]