Category Archives: People/Children

17 tips for getting your best Christmas photos yet ~ Matt Golowczynski

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Pat Haugen

Christmas arrives with an abundance of photographic opportunities, from the smallest festive details to groups shots filled with merriment. Thanks to the cold and gloomy weather outdoors, however, and a variety of artificial lighting and atypical situations challenging you indoors, … Continue reading →

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88 baby photography tips, tricks, techniques and time-savers ~ Amy Davies

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Pat Haugen

There’s some irony in the fact that probably one of the most photographed subjects in the world is also one of the most difficult. Baby photography can be a joy, but it can also be incredibly infuriating as it’s nigh … Continue reading →

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How to Photograph People when You Travel ~ David Lazar

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Pat Haugen

People often tell me that they find it difficult to take good portrait photos when they travel. Approaching strangers and asking to photograph them, usually with a language barrier, can be a daunting prospect. And how do you take a … Continue reading →

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How to Photograph People: 7 Tips for Photographers Who Never Photograph People ~ Lindsay Mattingly

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Pat Haugen

No matter what type of photography you specialize in or prefer, at some point you will find yourself having to photograph a human, or multiple humans. For favor, for fun, or because they share your genetic make-up or home address. … Continue reading →

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Strobist Website ~ Learn Lighting ~ David Hobby

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Strobist is the world’s most popular resource for photographers who want how to learn to use their flashes like a pro. Lighting newb? We gotcha covered. Scroll down just past the most recent features to get Strobist’s free, extensive knowledge … Continue reading →

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Top Pro Tips for Photographing Children ~ Wayne Turner

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Pat Haugen

One the most challenging genres of professional photography must be children. Most kids are as dynamic as the images you’re trying to create, and if you are to achieve any form of success you need to know some basic tips. … Continue reading →

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How to Take Better Baby Portraits ~ Gary Wayne Davis

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Of all the many different situations a photographer may encounter, shooting baby portraits may be the most difficult. Even if you are not a professional photographer, but are just trying to shoot some cute portraits of your own child, getting … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for More Powerful Portraits ~ Oded Wagenstein

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Pat Haugen

15 tips every portrait photographer must know for making more powerful portraits! First on the list: 1. Have respect This is my number one rule. It doesn’t matter if I am photographing a poor boy in Laos or the CEO … Continue reading →

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Photo Tutorial – Long Exposure Portraits ~ Diana Tula

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Have you been eyeing those gorgeous portraits with long exposure effects and wondering “How?”. The magical and aerial blurs have been haunting me for years and I scoured the internet trying to find the answer without any luck. All changed … Continue reading →

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Russian Mother Takes Magical Pictures of Her Two Kids With Animals On Her Farm

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Pat Haugen

These wonderful photographs by Elena Shumilova plunge the viewer into a beautiful world that revolves around two boys and their adorable dog, cat, duckling and rabbit friends. Taking advantage of natural colors, weather conditions and her enchanting surroundings, the gifted … Continue reading →

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