Adam Opris Photography For what it's worth, I think maternity photographers have one of the best jobs any photographer could hope to have. After all, you're responsible for documenting part of one of the most important journeys a person can take. No pressure, right? To help alleviate some of...

When I first started taking portraits, I would very seldom use a tripod. I felt like holding the camera in my hand allowed me much greater freedom to move around the subject and get better shots. But as I've gotten older and wiser, I've learned that sometimes it's far more advantageous to take...

Image courtesy of Sew Trendy Fashion & Accessories The tricky thing about creating a beautiful portrait is that there are so many factors involved in portraiture. On the one hand, you have to think about technical things like the camera settings you use and the lens you use to take the...

Coco Inspirations Photography Not satisfied with the quality of your portraits? Well, fortunately for us, there are plenty of simple, yet effective portrait photography tips that can help you elevate the portraits you take. In the video above, Jessica Whitaker outlines some of her favorite...

Let's face it... Taking photos of a newborn baby can be intimidating. That's especially true if you aren't a parent because children can be terrifying! But man, what better subject matter to photograph than an adorable little bundle of joy? Besides, if you go about it the right way and create...

If you've read any photography tutorials about portrait photography before, you know that golden hour is the ideal time of day for most portraits. With its soft, warm light, golden hour provides you an opportunity to do all sorts of things with your portraits, from nice, even lighting for...

Editor's Note: This is a guest post by photographer James de la Cloche. All images are his own and are used here with permission. A Little Background For many years I had anticipated a move from Jersey in the UK (the original Jersey!!) to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I already had a long association...

So, you have a camera, you have kids, why not put two and two together and take some great photos? It's actually much simpler than you might think, especially if you have a few portrait photography tips to back you up. The great thing about the techniques for taking portraits that I've outlined...