Printcopia: High Quality Photo Canvas
Are you looking to turn your baby's pictures into art? If you want to impress all your friends with a gorgeous and quality canvas...
10 Tips for Photographing Kids’ Sports
Over the weekend, many of us spend our time watching our favorite little athletes run up and down a field. In addition to cheering from the sidelines, a...
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...
Fun Poses for Family Portraits
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 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...
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 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...
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”...
7 Tips for Photographing Your Infant
Have you ever seen one of those "Pinterest-inspired vs. Reality" photo comparisons where a well-intended mom (or dad) saw an image on Pinterest that...
Spring Family Portraits Outfit Guide
Planning a family portrait session this spring? Spring is a great time to get out of the house after a long winter of being cooped...
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 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...
Photographing Kids in Motion
Kids are constantly on the move, aren’t they? In fact, simply watching them in action is enough to send most of us straight into mommy...
10 Tips for Photographing Small Children
Photographing small children can be tough. Whether you are a professional, a hobbyist or just a mom with a camera, kids can turn even...
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...
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...
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...
6 Steps to Great Self Portraits
If you consider yourself a “mom with a camera,” then you’ve probably grown quite comfortable with being BEHIND the camera. However, that also means...
How to Photograph Your Child’s Birthday Party
Children's birthday parties are so much fun. They're full of color, energy, emotion and interaction. On the other hand, photographing a child's birthday party can present...
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,...
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 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...
6 Bright Ideas for How to Smile for Pictures (Kid Edition)
Send your photographer this link and try implementing some ideas from this “how to smile for pictures” list. You’ll love the results and will no longer dread your annual family photo session!
White Balance 101
Beautiful photography has very little to do with your camera, although a decent camera does help. The photos you take and the results you get...
6 Perfect Photo Locations for Any Occasion
When you’re booking your annual family photo session, you’re bound to have problems finding perfect photo locations. With so many options out there, it...
How to Take Photos of Your Children in Full Sun
Summer photography is full of childhood memories just waiting to be captured such as children splashing at the pool, kids playing at the local...
4 Reasons to Practice Still Life Photography
Many of us spend any free time we have chasing our little ones with a camera. Unfortunately, if you’re anything like us, your muse...
Stroller Guide: Chicco Echo
Are you ready to retire your bulky travel system stroller for one that is lightweight and easier to store, but you don’t want to sacrifice...
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...
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 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...
Framing Your Shots to Maximize Impact
We often say that our favorite images are “frame-worthy.” Framing is our way of displaying moments in our lives and letting the world know...
HOW TO FIX GRAINY IMAGES
When you first bought your new DSLR camera, you were certain that your photos would be just as beautiful as the ones posted all...
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...
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...
10 Tips and Tricks for Photographing Your Toddler
Toddlers are energetic, sweet and funny. They are also incredibly difficult to photograph. Between their inability to sit still, the meltdowns and the ability...