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

If you're using only the native camera app in your iPhone or iPad, you haven't unlocked the gadgets' full photographic potential. From photography tutorials to magic retouching tools, we've gathered 30 photo apps you need on your iOS device. Many of these apps can be downloaded for less than the cost of a morning coffee and will have you operating at a nearly professional level, even if you're Read more

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

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

Photographer Jason Lee began documenting his daughters through a series of creative, and gorgeous photos back in 2006. From capturing day-to-day household happenings to milestone events like first days of school, ballet recitals, and family travels, his pictures run the range from heartwarming to hilarious. Here are 20 of our favorite shots, and some words of wisdom from the very talented Read more

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

From the excitement over a new backpack to an overseas trip, celeb moms and dads didn't miss an opportunity to snap some fun photos of their tots over the past week. Check out some of our favorite Instagram and TwitPics taken by the famous parents of Hollywood's tots. Read more

The pregnancy photo shoot is no longer a simple weekly photo taken by a spouse with the baby's nursery in the background. Today, plenty of mamas-to-be are turning to professional photographers to capture their baby bellies throughout their pregnancies, and the results are beautiful. Before booking your session — or pulling out your own camera — gain some inspiration from these maternity Read more

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

Social network feeds around the world brim with food photography of all kinds; whether it's a quick memory of Friday night dinner or a Martha Stewart-quality holiday tablescape, we feverishly share online what we eat. Chances are we don't know what really goes into the food we're documenting. Wanting to take a deeper look into our cultural obsession with food beyond the five-star restaurants and Read more