Shutterbug: 96 Tips For Photographing Your Kids


Updated 05/15/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Taking Photos of Your Kids

There's something about motherhood that brings out the photographer in us. Maybe it's the advent (and ease of use) of DSLR cameras, or perhaps it's the popularity of sharing photos of our lil ones on social networking sites. But regardless of the reason, we can't seem to take enough pictures of our kids these days. Before pointing and shooting another picture, check out our tips — from Read more

8 Photography Tips From Top Instagrammers


Updated 05/16/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Instagram Tips From Top Photographers

Rather than just snapping drunken shenanigans with pals, some Instagram users are creating mind-blowing pics with just a few taps on their iPhone. Want to know how some of the most popular users do it? We've scoured Instagram's interview series and found eight easy expert tips you can use the next time your fire up the app. Check them out (along with their fantastic photos) and get ready to take Read more

How to Take a Multigenerational Photo as Beautiful as Cindy Crawford's


Updated 05/04/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cindy Crawford Photos With Daughter and Mom

JCPenney just debuted a new Mother's Day ad campaign called Generations, starring Cindy Crawford, her mom, and her daughter, Kaia Gerber. Crawford's multigenerational photos are gorgeous — and the accompanying video is apt to bring a tear to your eye — as are the other images in the campaign (keep clicking to check out a couple more). But those results can be hard to replicate for real-life Read more

Shutterbug: 10 Tips For Capturing Your Children's Connections


Updated 04/22/12 6:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Photographing Your Children

Kids are quick to fixate on things, and once they do, they don't like to let go. Whether it's a person or an object that they're focused on this week, it is a connection that's worthy of a photograph. I asked fellow mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Sugar Photography in Fort Collins, CO, for tips on photographing these moments, and she noted, "I love capturing that special Read more

Shutterbug: 8 Tips For Photographing Your Tot's Favorite Activity


Updated 04/16/12 11:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos to Take of Your Children

Don't blink or you might miss your tot's favorite activity of the week. Kids are a fickle bunch and their favorites quickly change in what feels like the blink of an eye. If you don't capture them while they're doing it, you're sure to forget it was a favorite before long. I turned to mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Sugar Photography in Fort Collins, CO, for tips on photographing Read more

How to Take Pictures of Your Baby's Hands and Feet


Updated 04/10/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Take Pictures of Baby's Hands and Feet

Celebrities like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Hilary Duff, and Alicia Keys (clockwise from top left) have tweeted or posted photos of their babies' hands and feet. It's an adorable way to share something precious and personal with your friends, family, and followers, especially if you haven't published photos of your lil one's face yet. Here are a few tips on getting a great shot of those tiny feet Read more

5 Ways to Look Even Better on Instagram


Updated 04/16/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Instagram Photo Tips

Instagram is a whole new world of picture taking (at least for anyone who wasn't already using Hipstamatic). Between the filters, the Gaussian blur, and the "creative" photo angles using a phone produces, getting a reasonably flattering picture can seem like a challenge. Fortunately, there are a few easy, smart ways to make Instagram's interface work in your favor. So in honor of Facebook Read more

Shutterbug: 10 Tips For Photographing Your Child's Birthday


Updated 04/09/12 3:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Photographing Your Child's Birthday Party

It's party time! We love looking at all of the beautiful parties parents throw for their kids, but what really makes the parties stand out is the way they are photographed. Some mamas just know exactly what to capture to create a permanent record of their lil one's big day. While dessert tables are nice, there's more to a party than the sweets! We turned to mom and photographer Jennifer Little, Read more

Shutterbug: 10 Pictures to Take of Your Tots Each Month


Updated 04/09/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Photos to Take of Children Every Month

If you're anything like us, since you've had kids, you rarely put your camera down! While it's fun to simply snap away, I turned to mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Fort Collins, CO-based Sugar Photography, to see what she considers to be the essential photos to take of her kids each month, ultimately creating a chronicle of her lil ones' growth. Keep reading to see what she Read more

Shutterbug: 10 Tips For Photographing Your Baby in the Hospital


Updated 03/25/12 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Photographing Your Baby in the Hospital

Baby's here — now capture all the details of the day before you forget them! Though a delivering mama doesn't need another thing to worry about, ensuring that her lil one's arrival is photographed is often at the top on her list. I asked mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Fort Collins, CO-based Sugar Photography (no relation), to provide us with her best hospital photography Read more