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Here’s How To Take Amazing Family Photos Without Hiring A Photographer

how to take DIY family photos without hiring a photographer

So you saved up all year for that amazing family beach vacation you’ve been dreaming of, and it’s finally here! Everyone has a tan, the kids are in a great mood, and the weather is perfect. What time could be better for a family photo shoot? The thing is this: a family photo shoot at the beach doesn’t even cross your mind until your family is actually AT the beach. I know you're busy trying to manage last-minute work expectations, packing five million outfits, and trying to search through the attic for last year’s sand buckets and beach chairs.[...]

Location Shoots, Photography Lessons

How to take amazing fall photos of your family in the leaves

how to take amazing fall photos with kids tutorial canon

Fall is one of my favorite seasons! Otherwise lackluster lawns and trees are suddenly transformed to beautiful, dreamy, colorful scenery that makes a perfect backdrop for photos. Not only is it a perfect place for photos - my kids LOVE to play in the leaves! (Hey, FINALLY something they can throw everywhere that I don't have to clean up! Momma's dream come true...) I scroll through social media this time of year and see everyone posting fall photos. But so many times I'm thinking to myself, "Gosh if they had just turned away from the sun, changed the angle, or go[...]

Camera techniques, Location Shoots

How to take amazing fall pumpkin patch photos of your children

Learn how to take great fall photos of your kids at the pumpkin patch using your canon DSLR camera

Hey everyone! An annual tradition for our family is to take the kiddos to the pumpkin patch for some fall festivities! Some of my favorite photos over the years are snaps from these days. I have a lot of friends who also head to the pumpkin patch every year, so I wanted to do a quick tutorial on how to get some great photos of your kiddos! What to bring to the pumpkin farm Ingredients for success: Pretty fall day, preferably sunny and preferably either early morning or early evening before sunset. I love a sunlit glow for these photos. Try to avoid 11am[...]