Posts tagged photography
Tips for Taking Large Group and Family Photos

If I’ve learned one thing from being a wedding photographer (and I’ve learned a whole lot!), it’s the fact that taking pictures of large families and groups is always a challenge. Throughout the years, I’ve photographed large extended family pictures during portrait sessions and at weddings, which for a lot of people is extremely important. After all, how often do you have your entire family in one location at once? A picture of everyone is an absolute must!

Actually taking the picture, however, is a different story. How do you arrange large groups of people for a picture? How to you make sure the kids are looking at the camera? How do you organize a lot of people in one photo? The questions are endless…but thankfully, the answers are here! If you need help taking great family pictures, here are my best tips…

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Five Minute Marketing: How to Take Better Phone Pictures

While most of us aren’t professional photographers, it’s a pretty safe bet that if you’re reading this article, you own a smartphone - in fact, you’re most likely reading this on your phone! I have watched countless people take iPhone pictures throughout the years, whether it’s a selfie at an event or a formal family picture at a wedding, and although your picture might not match the quality of a professional or their camera gear, there are a few things you can do to take the best phone pictures possible!

1) Light from the front, not the back

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