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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Tips, Tricks & Treats for Great Halloween Photos

What do ghosts, princesses, and superheros have in common? They will all be coming out after dark this Halloween night; you know, when our cameras struggle...

4 TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FURRY FRIENDS

We spend a lot of time discussing how to best take photos of your kids, but what about the other members of your family?...

Visit A Selfie Museum For These 4 Glamorous Reasons

If you are wondering what the next "it" thing is going to be, don't worry, we found it. Two Words: selfie museum. It is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Daily Mom Spotlight: Chatbooks: Photo Albums for the Busy Mom

  Are you one of those moms that loves taking the time to sit down and scrapbook your child's special memories? Or, a mom who...

September Photo Contest!

We love getting to know our readers, and interacting with you on a more personal level. We also love giving you the opportunity to...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

First Day Of School Photos: Moments To Capture

Whether your child is cautiously venturing into Kindergarten, or heading steadfast into middle school, the first day of school is an exciting time each...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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”...

Great Gifts for the Momtographer

From smartphones to fancy digital SLRs and everything in between, moms are snapping pictures everywhere you look. Whether she shoots candid shots of her...

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...

Taking A Self Portrait: Tips And Tricks To Make It Perfect!

Whether you’re looking for potential job opportunities on LinkedIn, or you’re simply looking to take a new Instagram photo, having a good self portrait...

Do’s & Don’ts for Capturing a Natural Smile

Capturing a natural smile should be easy, but it’s often one of the most difficult tasks asked of a photographer. For whatever reason, people...

6 Simple Steps on How To Delete an Account on Instagram

With a new year upon us, many people are making a move towards limiting or eliminating social media. If that's you, or you just...

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...

Photo Shoot Props: 8 Creative Design Ideas

You have the key to unlocking the most adorbs photos of your kids. Whether you made it or bought it, your photo shoot prop...

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...