Category Archives: photo tips

crop into your subject

kindwords crop into your subject

Don’t be afraid to crop into your subject. By leaving part of your subject out of the picture you can Read More »

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tilt your camera

cervantes 132 tilt your camera

Try tilting your camera, just oh so slightly, to the left or the right to achieve a much more dynamic and interesting image. This works especially well with images of things that are long and narrow, such as Read More »

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family day!

gasparik 013 family day!

February 18th – Ontario’s new Family Day! Read More »

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props!

theo 080 props!

Props do so much more than fill space, they tell a story. But more importantly they allow Read More »

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shoot from a low angle

theo 050 shoot from a low angle

It’s really important to connect with the person you’re photographing. One of the easiest ways to do this is to be at the same level as them – for children this often means Read More »

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beautiful details

owenzakk 072 beautiful details

Get in close for some detail shots – honing in on some Read More »

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take lots of pictures!

owenzakk 244 take lots of pictures!

Digital photography and affordable memory cards allow you to easily take lots of pictures and will definitely increase your chance of getting a great shot. When photographing Read More »

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photo questions?

camera 019 photo questions?

Do you have photography questions? Read More »

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clear the clutter!

jack 189 clear the clutter!

Backgrounds are very important elements of photographs. Try and keep the area surrounding your subject simple and free of distracting elements that may draw attention away from Read More »

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take vertical images

millicent 110 take vertical images

Typical camera design makes it easiest and most comfortable to take horizontal pictures, but that doesn’t mean that all images must be created this way. Many subjects lend themselves nicely Read More »

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