Summer days mean summer beach portraits, right? But why not try something a little different? Mermaids at sunset made for a super fun shoot for me and some photography friends. Sunset means that gorgeous golden hour glow. Behind the scenes A little location scouting is always a good idea. Look
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
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
As life begins to open back up here in the U.S., festivals, fairs and carnivals are being added to event calendars. Attending these events with your camera can be a lot of fun. There are plenty of people, bands, games, rides and food to take photos of, and a lot
With Labor Day weekend just a couple of days away, we’re already thinking about those last moments of summer. Whether you’re headed to the beach or grilling out, here’s some great reasons why an all-in-one zoom can help you get the job done. In addition to sharing my own experiences,
Summertime means my kids will be spending countless hours on our trampoline. This also means parents get countless photo ops. With all their movement and fun it can be hard at times to snap the perfect action shot. For most parents, these bounces and joyful shouts are memories that you’ll
Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some Skittles. This is a little more involved than it looks on the surface, but loads of fun for kids of all ages. It can also be an indoor or outdoor activity. Setup can take a bit, but
Last year I ran a series of articles on summer photography fun for kids, like capturing bursting water balloons. This year I’m back with a few more ideas. This is a great one for staying inside and does not need much. What is refraction? Light travels in straight lines through
Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some different colored icypoles (what we call popsicles in Australia) and capture the fun. I used red, green and orange (just like traffic lights). It can also be an indoor or outdoor activity, although it can be a
