Photography

12 Mother's Day gifts for crafty moms

Michelle Maffei — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700

Instead of making crafts for mom this Mother's Day, give her the gift of arts and crafts! From a portable photo studio for the shutterbug to shape cartridges for the scrapbooker, these 12 Mother's Day gifts for crafty moms will keep creative moms happy all year long!

Family photo fails

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Why is it that we only see the good family photos? Every mom knows that for each decent photograph of her kids, there were at least a dozen others that didn't make the cut for some reason or another! We've pulled together some of the best reject photos of families, babies and kids for this hilarious feature on family photo fails.

What to ask your wedding vendors

Vanja Veric — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

A breakdown of what questions to ask before walking down the aisle.

Birth photos: How low should the camera go?

Ami Burns — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Are you thinking about having your baby's birth photographed? You know, from down south? Moms share their stories about how extreme they let the camera go for birth photography and if they loved it or lived to regret it.

Your kids: Cropped, chopped and filtered

Katie Kavulla — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0800

I'll be the first to confess that I'm Instagram addict. Just like most moms out there, it's hard to resist this quick, fun way to document my children's' lives. But, I can't help but wonder... what are my kids going to think when they look back on all of their childhood pictures that are perfectly cropped, filtered and doctored? Am I creating a distorted reality by making every moment an Instagrammed moment?

Accent your home with handmade art

Maria Mora — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:52:00 -0800

Don't want your home to resemble a hotel? Skip the boring prints and decorate your home with one-of-a-kind, affordable art.

Moms: Put the camera down and get in the moment

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Is it just us, or does every mom seem to be obsessed with her camera lately? Moms are watching their children grow through the backside of a screen rather than right before their eyes. Your goal is to capture every precious moment on film, but are you really missing the moments that are most important?

Tips for hassle-free holiday photo shoots

Diane Mallek — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0800

Getting that holiday card-worthy shot can seem like an impossible feat. From unruly kids to forced expressions to animals that won’t sit still, a holiday photo shoot doesn’t always turn out like you hope it will. And if you can get everyone in the same room, how do you capture a standout shot you'll be proud to display for years to come?

Photo opp: Fun ways to capture memories of your baby

Vicki Clinebell — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:52:00 -0700

Every day brings another first for newborns, and you'll want to capture these special moments!

Clever and creative family photo tips

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700

A professional family portrait captures a precious moment in time and enables you to cherish your family photos forever. Photography experts offer tips and advice on how to get the perfect picture of your beautiful family.

I Am Momma Hear Me Roar photo tips

Kristin Bustamante — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:46:00 -0700

We’re giving a big ROAR-out to Cheri Heaton: wife to her own biker boy, mom of two amazing superheroes and the lioness behind the popular blog, I Am Momma Hear Me Roar. She's here to share some of her best photography tips for mom-togs.

Get the most out of Flickr

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:36:00 -0700

Flickr is a great site for photo sharing, whether you are a professional photographer or just looking to organize your family photos. Find out how to use it and get the most out of it.

Food photography 101

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:13:00 -0700

Whether you have a food blog or just want to capture those perfect cupcakes, food photography is a great skill to master. Improve your culinary shots with these basic tips.

Best photography blogs for moms

Jana Randall — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Whether you're an aspiring photographer or just want to capture great photos of your kids, you have a wealth of info at your fingertips thanks to these five mom-run best photography blogs.

From Instagram to print

Nichole Beaudry — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:41:00 -0700

If you look through your Instagram photos, how many do you have? And how many would you love to see more of? Here are some fun ways to get those photos off your phone so that you can see them and share them with others.

Best apps for the iPhone: Photography apps

Kori Ellis — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:30:00 -0700

Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that"�— and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. Today, we're sharing five photography apps.

Best apps to use with Instagram

Nichole Beaudry — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0700

We all love Instagram, but did you know that there are a bunch of apps that can be used with it to make it even better? Here are our favorite apps that take an already fun picture and make it more fabulous.

Give a kid a camera

Jen Klein — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Your family is well-documented. Your camera is out all the time and you have some great shots of your kids’ posed and unposed moments. But do you have the whole picture? What about life from your kids’ point of view? How do they see things differently? Give a kid a camera and find out!

Camera tips and accessories

Karen Miner — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Getting ready for a vacation? If the camera is one of the first things you pack and you snap photos of everything you see, you might consider some of these options before your next trip.

Compact camera features to look for

Whitney Coy — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:36:00 -0700

Not all compact cameras are created equal. If you’re in the market for one, here are some features to look for.

Most beautiful vacation spots to photograph

Whitney Coy — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:25:00 -0700

Want to make sure you have stellar photographs to fill your albums after your vacation? Choose one of these destinations, all filled with beautiful spots for photo bugs.