Solid bright clothing colors work best
• Avoid busy or complicated patterns or positions
• Get into good natural light on the edge of a bed, sofa or front steps
• Whether holding toys or holding hands, be engaged with each other!

• Kids plus fun games equals big smiles
• The sillier you can be, the better they’ll respond
• Make them laugh at you (or at each other!)
• Go for the authentic and let them do their thing!

Take photos within 2 weeks of baby′s birth.
• Place sleeping baby on a fluffy beanbag or a bed.
• Position baby on soft, textured blankets.
• Use bright natural light near a window or door.

Make sure your subjects have the same light on their faces.
• Find an evenly lit location – under a tree can cast speckled shadows.
• Stagger your group – kids on the ground, next line in chairs, tallest standing.
• Try an unusual angle to captures everyone′s faces – shoot from above.
• Give everyone something to do to ensure a more natural look!

• Choose a location that feels natural to your family
• Cuddle together on a bed, sofa or front porch
• Make sure everyone has the same light on their faces
• Remember the 3 Cs!

• Turn off the flash
• Great light is the difference between an amateur and professional-looking photo
• Open the doors and let the light pour in
• Put the sun behind your subjects
• Photograph during the Magic Hour!

• Take photos of subjects when they′re not looking at the camera
• Shoot pictures of your kids doing their favorite activities
• Try some black and white candid shots for unique photo art
• Remember – the camera-shy aren′t shy when they′re engaged in what they love!

Make sure the sun or window light is behind your subjects
• Color and shape contrast to the background is key
• Make sure their face or body shape easily stands out
• Keep your subjects in shadow with no light on their faces
• Whether on the beach or at the park, the best silhouettes are taken at the Magic Hour!

Don′t center hole-punch your subject
• Remember the Tic-Tac-Toe grid
• Left or right center the main object
• An interesting composition is key!

• Sometimes less is more – if you have one great picture, use that one!
• If you create a photo collage, find a design that ties all them together
• Use a color or theme that runs throughout the photo and the design
• Look for a card design that will not only make your photo pop but also stand out on its own!

• Try taking pictures from a child′s perspective
• Actually put the camera on the ground and aim head on
• Use trial and error to look at different angles – at least one will make an awesome shot!
• Shoot from above and capture a pair of big eyes looking up at you
• Respect your subject′s personality – the more unique they are, the more unique you can be!

• Wedding photos makes great wall art for you or to give as beautiful mementos
• Canvas newborn portraits make great gifts for godparents, grandparents and more
• Family photos showcased on large canvases are perfect for living rooms
• Canvas art was created for the artist in you – choose your most unique photos!