There are so many ways to photograph families these days, that I don't feel qualified to tell you how to do it. So many photographers have their own styles and when it comes to style there is no right or wrong way. However I have picked up a few ground rules that you may find helpful. A family photograph used to be a still picture of everyone neatly sitting down dressed in their best outfit. Today a family picture is all about catching a beautif... [More]

The key to successful to outdoor portraits is understanding the light. Most people think that you will get brilliant results when the sun is out. Wrong! The fact is the midday sun casts ugly black shadows all over the face. Notice the lack of detail in the eyes. It is a hard and unforgiving light. Example: If you do have  to capture portraits on a sunny day, head for the shade of a large building or similar, where you can find a bright and... [More]

Most people find one side of their face photographs better than the other. Before starting to photograph a person ask them to look first to the left then to the right and straight ahead.   Decide upon which side is the most flattering. If you are unsure, just ask them to repeat the exercise again until you really can see which angle suits them the best. They will thank you for it! Some people look best just looking straight at you rath... [More]

Taking a good portrait of a person is about them looking their best. Facial expression and emotion goes hand in hand For some of us, reading expressions and knowing how someone feels is an intuitive skill. For others it is not a natural habit, but with careful observation can be easily learned. All you have to do is to be interested in people watching- and your seeing will develop. All people have a light within themselves. People liter... [More]

Would you like to learn to become a better Photographer ?I don't mean how to use your camera as you have your technical manual for that.I mean learning how to become a better photographer by improving the way you see your world through the lens.Through this blog I will help  you to take better pictures of your family and give you tips and ideas for photographyprojects that you can embark upon for fun :-)I will be teaching you from a highly p... [More]