If your child has recently started showing an interest in photography and you are thinking about buying them their first camera, there are a few things you need to consider. As a parent you probably know that a kid’s interests can change tomorrow, next week or even next year but the good news is that you can still support their new hobby without breaking the bank. Here are our top 7 tips for choosing a camera for your kid. Choose a camera that will enable your child to learn the basics quite quickly. Make sure that the controls and buttons are manageable. The size of the camera should be suited…

Why Having a Reveal Session Post-Shoot is Important While having them delivered to you on a flash drive or via dropbox seems like the easiest way to get your hands on images from your latest session, this isn’t always the best way. If you truly want to make the most of your images, meet with your photographer post-shoot! Your photographer puts a lot of time and effort into your session as well as the editing of your photos. A true professional won’t just abandon you as a client once the shoot is done. If you’re wondering why it’s important to meet with your photographer after post-shoot, this is what you…

It’s completely normal to feel a little awkward when taking senior photos. Many seniors tend to feel self-conscious about their appearance because they feel uncomfortable taking photos on their own. Below are our top five tips for taking on your senior portrait with grace and confidence and leaving with photos that you will love for years to come. 1. Use your eyes. Use your eyes to express emotion. When you smile naturally your whole face lights up and your eyes look bright and awake. Before the photo shoot practice smiling in the mirror and use different expressions to see what looks best. 2. Relax. Great senior photos happen when the…

If you’re growing a little tired of the usual school photos formula year after year, why not consider taking some professional headshots at a studio instead? Below are just some of the differences between school photos and studio photos. The Backdrop School Portraits: Your child’s school photos are usually shot in front of a generic, sometimes tacky, background. These backgrounds tend to be distracting. They move the focus off your child completely. VS Studio Portraits: Shooting professional headshots in a studio means you have the option of choosing a more classic backdrop. This keeps the focus on your child. Posing and Smiling School Portraits: When it’s time to take school…