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GETTING DAD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

In June it is Father’s Day, so here are some tips to capture some special moments with or for dad. Dads have a long-standing reputation for loathing the photography experience. But why? From my experience they either have residual trauma from their family photos when they were kids or they simply feel shy, awkward, stiff or bored in front of the camera! So rather than having dad sit all prim and proper and say “cheese”, let’s focus on capturing the things that dad actually likes to do with his kiddos. Because let’s face it, the relationship your kids have with dad is a very special one and you want to capturing those special moments to be treasured for you and your kids as they grow up.

PREPARING YOURSELF FOR A PHOTOSHOOT

When you invest in a photoshoot, your expectations can be quite high for the professional photographer you hire to make you look good. While they do most of that work behind the lens, there are also ways you can prepare to get the best possible results. Besides, coming to the shoot ready will help you avoid being flustered or stressed, which can definitely translate into the photographs! Here are the best ways you can prep yourself for a photoshoot.

CAPTURING THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

Taking family photos might be one of the most dreaded holiday tasks, but they turn out much better if you make it a little more fun. Here are some tips on how to create better holiday photos.

1st BIRTHDAY PHOTOSHOOT IN GRAND CAYMAN: THE CAKE SMASH ALTERNATIVE

Congratulations Mom & Dad! You made it through the first year of parenthood. Some of the hardest months of being a new parent now lie behind you!

Pros and Cons of a Sunrise vs. Sunset Photo Session in Grand Cayman

It is no secret that the right light is what makes a good picture great! When working with natural light (especially for beach photography), the best time to shoot is during the so-called “golden hour”, which is the 45-ish minute window of warm and soft coppery light that occurs twice a day – once at daybreak and then again in the hour before sunset.

YOUR SIMPLE & EASY SMARTPHONE GUIDE TO NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

In this difficult time of social distancing, sadly many new moms and dads here in Grand Cayman are missing out on their newborn shoots. This is why I decided to put this quick and simple guide together to help you snap some of those precious newborn memories with your smartphone…

CAYMAN LOCKDOWN “PORCHTRAITS”

In a time that is dominated by negative news, I wanted to share some positivity! I believe that as photographers we have been given the gift of telling stories. We create images that are beautiful on the surface, but also give a glimpse into what lies beneath.

WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT

Congrats Mama! You are growing another human! Time to celebrate you and your bump! Pregnancy is such a special time of your life and for many women, (although you may not feel like it) you are at your most natural, feminine and beautiful self. During your pregnancy, your hair is rich and thicker, your skin is glowing and your body has more beautiful curves.

TOP TIPS TO CAPTURE THE BEST SUNSET PICTURES IN GRAND CAYMAN

Visitors to Grand Cayman love to take photos of sunsets and the island offers many opportunities to do that. Here are some suggestions on how to take the best sunset photos with your mobile phone:

As with any other photo there are a few universal principles that will help you significantly improve your sunset photography, even with your phone.

10 Tips On How To Take Great Pictures Of Your Kids

Photographing your children can often be a real challenge and more often than not a frustrating rather than rewarding experience.

Everyone with young kids, knows that those little critters (especially toddlers) are totally unpredictable and can ruin anything if they decide to do so…They don’t like to sit still for anything (and certainly not for a picture), they never stop moving and getting a genuine smile out of them while looking into the camera seems impossible. That does not make them bad children, that simply makes them children!

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