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

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

Kristin and Kayla: 20 Amazing Photos


Updated 05/03/12 4:29 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Creative Pictures of Kids

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

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

Bump It Up: Inspiration For Your Maternity Photo Shoot


Updated 04/20/12 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Maternity Photo Shoot Ideas

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

Underwater Pregnancy Photos: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 04/19/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Underwater Maternity Photos

We've recently become converts when it comes to pregnancy photo shoots, but when San Francisco-area photographer Erena Shimoda told us about her maternity specialty — underwater photography — we didn't quite know what to think of it. Your baby spends nine months surrounded by fluid, so we can kind of see the connection, and yes, Erena's photography (shown above) is pretty amazing, but even 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

Snap! 10 Fun Finds For Your Little Shutterbug


Updated 04/13/12 11:45 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Cameras For Kids

Snap-happy parents who want to inspire lil ones to follow in their footsteps are in luck — cameras are a hot trend in kids' toys, gear, and more. From infant toys and onesies to fully functional digital cameras made especially for little fingers, there's a way to nurture your child's inner shutterbug at every stage of their development. Check out 10 of our favorite photog-friendly finds here . 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