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Tue, 15 May 2012 14:35:52 +0000

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By: jim carroll

jim carroll — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:05:17 +0000

it’s true that even consumer cameras can take good shots. most often the difference a pro makes (besides simple experience) is lighting. everyone has a digital camera. very few people have the lighting equipment or skills to make a good shot great. that said, if YOU love the shot, then it is a GREAT shot.

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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:37:40 +0000

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By: Nancy Youree

Nancy Youree — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:42:56 +0000

Wow, Nice tips! I should have read this before we took our Christmas pics…on the coordinating thing -

You can go take a look at my pics and let me know what you think

http://nancyogengayouree.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/family-pictures/
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By: Tracy Hadsock

Tracy Hadsock — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:41:01 +0000

These are great tips. You should find a photographer not only whose work you like, but one who makes your kids feel at ease and has fun with them so they naturally smile and laugh. As a photographer, I do most of my work outdoors but am not anti studio (no, I do not own a studio, I do my home, their home, or on location). While I love the outdoor look and lighting, I also still love the studio look with, for example, a clean white background, and props for babies or young children. And the personalities can shine no matter what the background. One thing I would strongly discourage is trying to use a self timer to get a family picture. I swear I am not saying this because I get paid to take pictures, I am saying it because the subjects need a smiling face behind the camera, it makes all the difference. If I tried using a self timer I think my kids would be looking everywhere but the camera and their expressions would not be the same. A self timer might be okay in a pinch if you working with all adults.

By: Nicole Moore

Nicole Moore — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:30:03 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I have a shoot coming up Friday. I will apply these suggestions!

By: TJ McDowell

TJ McDowell — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:39:51 +0000

As far as Craigslist photographers go, it’s kind of a mixed bag. Make sure you like their work before you commit to a session with them. The best deal for Craigslist photographers is finding a photographer that’s recently relocated from a different city or who’s adding another type of photography to their services offerings (ie they shot weddings, so they’re going to try family photography).
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By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:53:33 +0000

Great tips, thanks! I always enjoy reading photography tips. I try to practice them on my kids, but unfortunately, I have practiced so much that they run and hide when they see me with my camera.
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By: Chelsea Elizabeth

Chelsea Elizabeth — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:25:27 +0000

Just saw this post. Great tips! Thanks for using one of my images
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