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Become a better children’s photographer
Kids often ham it up in front of the camera. Sometimes it's cute but more often than not its just cheesy. Here are 5 tips I always use when photographing children that will help you to take better photos of your kids. More fun . 1) Create a situation or focus...

Yes I am photogenic ! Colour is the key to your image.
As a photographer one of the comments I hear so often from clients is " I am not photogenic." I am about to prove that theory wrong and there are no magic tricks or airbrushing involved. If you wonder why sometimes you look great and other times not so this article...

What is the best age to have my baby photographed?
I am often asked what is the best age to have photos of a baby taken. The fact is any age. Most studios specialising in new born photography recommend bringing your baby in when they are from a few days old up to the 2nd week. It's actually an easier task for the...

Does it matter if you don’t smile in family photos?
I recently posted some images of my mum when she was a little girl, ( she's 76 now ), along side another image when she was in her twenties and I noticed that she wasn't smiling in the old family photo and neither were her siblings. A pending mother's day prompted me...
Are Photographic Prints Obsolete?
I was describing my photography business at a social function recently when someone asked me the question, " do many of your clients order prints anymore ? Aren't they obsolete? " The question didn't surprise me as I am aware that many people do not bother to print...