photographing kids

Taking Photos for Father’s Day

August 27, 2011

A wonderful photo of your children can be just the thing for Father’s Day. There are so many crafts and gifts you can make with photos. Below are 5 ways you can take photos of children for Father’s Day. If you are looking for tips on getting kids to smile for the camera, read my [...]

Photographing Kids Tip 6: Getting Kids to Smile for the Camera

July 11, 2011

photographing kids getting kids to smile at the camera

I especially love taking natural and unposed photographs of my children. However, sometimes I need to get the kids smiling for the camera. For example: family shots and Christmas photos. But what is a smile? A “Say Cheese” smile is just muscles moving, but a real smile is all about emotion. And that is what I want to capture [...]

Make the Most of Your Mobile Phone Camera

June 20, 2011

It’s easier than ever to capture special moments; there’s a camera in almost every mobile phone these days. I love my (proper) camera, but it’s not possible to take with me everywhere so I enjoy the flexibility of having a camera with me without the need to lug around a big unit. Taking pictures is important to [...]

Photographing Kids Tip 1: Capturing a Child’s Essence

September 7, 2010

photographing kids capturing a child's essence

Be A Fun Mum: BeFunky. It has a ring to it, doesn’t it? Welcome to my Photographing Kids Series. I was going to call it “Capturing Kids” but visions of the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang came to mind, so Photographing Kids it is. To mark this occasion I’m doing a review and giveaway [...]