Lessons from a family photographer: Being the subject of my own lens
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Lessons from a family photographer: Being the subject of my own lens

Cake metaphors and compassion were just a few lessons I learned on family photography from another family photographer. Last month, my family had family portraits taken.  It’s been…a while.  In fact, my first-grader was still in diapers it’s been so long.  Shameful, seeing as how I AM a family photographer. After booking a photographer, completing…

Get the Perfect Shot With These 14 Pet Photography Tips
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Get the Perfect Shot With These 14 Pet Photography Tips

Having trouble getting genuine and crisp images of pets? Here are 14 tips and tricks for improving your pet photography! I don’t know about you, but I love to change up my sessions! This type of photography can be a really fun, light, and rewarding time. It is often popular, as most people consider their…

5 Keys to Taking Better Family Photos
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5 Keys to Taking Better Family Photos

Learn our 5 Keys for Photographers and Start Taking Better Family Photos Today! If you are just venturing into the world of family portraits, the idea of managing an entire family photo session and turning out great images can be an intimidating one. But after shooting hundreds of family sessions, I can tell you that…

Behind the Scenes: Family Portrait Session on the Beach
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Behind the Scenes: Family Portrait Session on the Beach

If you have ever struggled with finding good lighting for a family portrait session on the beach, this behind-the-scenes video is for you! DIFFICULT LIGHTING As photographers, of course we always want to shoot in beautiful, soft, perfect lighting situations – but unfortunately, it’s not always possible. If you live somewhere like I do, the…

How to Pose Families: Simple Family Photo Poses for Photographers
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How to Pose Families: Simple Family Photo Poses for Photographers

One of the most rewarding types of photography is taking family portraits. With life moving so quickly, parents love capturing the different stages and ages of their ever-changing families. Yet as a photographer, capturing these beautiful family moments with your camera does not come without its set of challenges, especially when working with young children….

Unlocking Authentic Expressions From Kids in Your Family Sessions
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Unlocking Authentic Expressions From Kids in Your Family Sessions

Let’s be honest: Family pictures can be STRESSFUL for the entire family. We’ve all been there, on the other side of the lens. As the parent, you’ve spent hours picking out the perfect coordinating outfits, you’ve stressed about the weather and location, you’ve scoured Pinterest for ideas and you’re so desperate to capture just ONE….

5 Must Read Posing Tips For Families & Couples!
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5 Must Read Posing Tips For Families & Couples!

Posing is not a skill that is learned overnight. Just like all parts of photography, it takes practice. Posing can be stressful, complicated and even totally awkward at times… My name is Kylee and I have put together 5 of my very top posing tips that will help you have more success when posing families…