How to Use Negative Space
Negative space, or “white space,” is the area between or around the main subject of a photo. It is often used to draw your eye...
How to Anticipate the Moment
What if you were able to predict the future? More specifically, what if you were able to predict the exact moment when your children moved...
Fun & Easy Valentine’s Day Photoshoots to Do with Your Kids
You needn't trek to a professional studio to get great photos of your kids during holidays. Save your money for professional photos during the...
Understanding Your Light Meter
Have you ever wanted to capture your child sitting quietly by a window, only to be disappointed when you previewed the photo and noticed...
Shooting in Manual: Step-by-Step
Have you made the move to manual or are you hanging onto one of the auto modes? As you’re probably realizing, shooting in manual mode...
Back Button Focusing
Several weeks ago, we talked about focal points and focusing. We introduced you to the idea of changing your focal points or using the “focus-recompose”...
Getting to Know Your CANON Camera: DSLR Buttons
Did your husband upgrade your point and shoot camera to a Digital SLR this Mother's Day? Or have you been using a DSLR for...
6 Secrets Of Mastering Eye-Catching Photos
Are you fond of taking pictures? Or do you like posting photos on social media? If so, you probably know that an eye-catching image...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IPHONE PHOTOS
What exactly is meant by “the best camera is the one you have on you?” For some, that means throwing your DSLR in your diaper bag...
7 Impressive Ways to Show Off Your Professional Photography Portraits
Many families invest in professional photography portraits, but they then don’t know what to do with the images! This list can give you unique ideas!
Fuel Your Passions with Skillshare
Our Daily Mom team is full of incredible, intelligent women who love being creative and love to learn new ways to express ourselves and...
8 Steps to Creating a Professional Background
Choose a holiday, any holiday; then go over to Pinterest and search for photo ideas for that holiday. Chances are that you’ll find dozens if...
9 Photography Projects to Start in the New Year
Looking for ways to improve your photography skills in the new year? We’ve got 8 photography ideas that will not only improve your photography skills, but...
Getting to Know Your Camera: ISO Basics
You might be a photographer if you step outside, see that it’s overcast and run back inside to grab your camera. Especially for momtographers with...
8 Steps to Choosing the Right Background
Choosing the right background can be an opportunity or a challenge for photographers. On the one hand, choosing the right background can turn a...
Capturing a Year of Baby’s First Moments
Oh the amazing things that our babies can do. From recognizing the sound of our voice, to walking for the first time, we want...
Getting to Know Your Camera: Focusing and Focal Points
Take a look into your viewfinder. How many focal points do you have? 9,11, 18, more? Whatever the case, the number of focal points a...
How to Use Leading Lines
Great photography has less to do with the camera you’re using, and more to do with how the photographer applies photography basics to achieve...
Mom’s Guide to Buying a Digital Camera
Many new parents find themselves buying a new camera within the first year of their baby's life. With so many precious moments to capture,...
How Saving Photos Keeps Family History Alive & Preserves Beautiful Memories
Saving photos, let alone organizing and backing up your digital photos, can be overwhelming. How many photos are on your phone? 1,500? 5,000? 9,500?...
How to Take Great Photos in Low Light
Winter is here, and for many of us, that means fewer hours of daylight. So what’s a photographer mom to do? Low light photography...
8 Reasons to Leave Your Camera at Home
Being a Daily Mom writer means that we are writing and photographing our lives around the clock. This also means that our kids have...
10 TIPS TO HELP PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING PHOTOGRAPHED
Family portraits. Whether this is an annual event for your family or something that happens once in a blue moon, they have a tendency to...
Maternity Photo Ideas: Milk Baths & Lace Dresses
As we head into cooler months, the ability to take beautiful photos outside becomes a bit more challenging. For women with a winter...
Maternity Photo Inspiration: Rustic Couples Photos
There is nothing more natural and beautiful than a woman about to have a child. When planning your maternity photos you may want to...
Photo Organization 101
2015 is officially here and it’s time to get ourselves organized. In addition to the obvious organizational tasks of cleaning out our kids’ closets or...
DIY Photo Shoot Props For Kids
Around the turn of the seasons and during the holidays there are photography "minis" popping up all over. Your social media newsfeed fills up...
Make the Most of Indoor Natural Lighting
Spring is just around the corner. However, unless you live in a state that is warm year round, you and your kids have spent...
Easy Ways to Capture Candid Moments of Your Kids
If you’re anything like us, one of the biggest reasons we got into photography was so that we could capture beautiful candid moments of...
Getting to Know Your Camera: Shutter Speed Basics
One of the most common reasons people upgrade to a DSLR is because they want to capture their high speed children with a faster...
August Breastfeeding Awareness Photo Contest Finalists
Every month on the Daily Mom facebook page, a photo contest takes place. This month's photo contest was dear to our hearts, because we...
5 Tips for Photographing Your Newborn Baby
The first few photos of your newborn baby's life are ones you will never forget. Whether you're using your camera phone or a DSLR,...
Getting to Know Your Camera: Aperture Basics
Great light, thoughtful composition and an understanding of aperture are the most important aspects of achieving beautiful photography. If you've found yourself drooling over photographs you see on Facebook...
Magical Images of Mazatlan
On the Pacific coast of Mexico, you will find a resort town full of history and tradition. Don’t take that to mean this place...
4 Tips for Improving Your Photography Using the Camera You Have
All parents should have at least one camera. The Daily Mom Team believes that you don't need to necessarily buy a different camera in...
Momtreprenuer 101: How to take better product photos
Product photography can make or break a website. We’ve all ordered something online and been surprised when the colors or textures don’t quite match...
Favorite Recipes with Chia Seeds: The Ultimate Guide to Making Everything...
Looking to revolutionize breakfast, snack, and dessert options? Chia seeds have become the go-to superfood for creating delicious, nutritious meals that are both satisfying...
