Do you have little ones who enjoy your art form as much as you do? Here are some easy and fun photo project ideas for kids for you to share over the summer. Whether you share your own DSLR with your (responsible) child or use a childproof compact, there are
Have you ever considered water balloons as a type of child-friendly extreme sport? When you bring some photographic elements into it, it can be. This one is perhaps not for the littles, but for older kids with a bit of adult supervision. It provides for some awesome fun (for the
Everyday life sometimes surprises us. Sometimes, something happens in our lives that define who we are. Some of those moments are planned, like a wedding. We spend time thinking about the ceremony, who we want to invite, how we want to share this moment in time with our family, and
Let’s go on a treasure hunt Here is a new take on an old theme, a Treasure Hunt. I used to love these as a kid. So did my kids. And I am betting today’s kids will too. Now, let’s mix it up a little and bring it into the
If you are a portrait photographer, you have probably taken pictures of all types of people of all ages. Sometimes a challenging age group to take photos of is kids. How do you help them be comfortable on camera? In this video by YouTubers Dan and Chelle, you can learn
You might have really young children that show an interest in photography. Consider giving them the joy of photography this summer. You could give them a camera at a family barbeque, gathering, Fourth of July event, family vacation and more. They can have fun for hours! An old phone for
Studio photos can be fun for Christmas. But if you’re more of a DIYer and have some string lights lying around, you can easily create a fun Christmas backdrop at home for your own mini session. Here’s how to create the simple and fun backdrop. You’ll need two flat white
Finding your niche in photography isn’t always easy. Everyone has a story about how they came to love photography. It seems some were practically born with a camera in their hands, some discovered their passion in their teen years as a way to express themselves, while others did not discover
A few years ago while wandering the show floor at WPPI, I came across the Special Kids Photography of America booth. They had images of special needs children displayed. Having a special needs stepson myself, I stopped in to chat with them about what they do not once, but twice.
Capturing photos — good photos — of toddlers is challenging. They move fast, they don’t follow instructions well and their emotions flip from joyful to rage-quit in a split second. When I started my photography business, I felt nervous and awkward posing families. I’d fall back on the same poses
Creativity in children. We can learn so much by listening and observing them in everyday life. They allow their imaginations to just flow. She’s my 7-year-old and her world is a fascinating place. Her daily needs are simple; food, sleep and adventure. Her notebook is full of friendly monster doodles
Put yourself into the mindset of your inner male child. A nude photo now shows up in your iMessages feed, but it’s blurred and comes with a warning and three choices. Don’t view. Message a grown-up. Or View. Which way do you think the kid is going to go? Exactly.
