Hi Ken – I like this photo of my daughter but what could I have done to make it better? Carol. Well Carol, I’m afraid that this photo suffers from some of the problems that affect many family snaps. To start with the first thing that you should do is turn off the date stamp [...]
This is a lovely photo Eilidh, a cute subject in a wonderful setting. I always like pictures of children that look lost in their own little world. Callan taken by Eilidh The composition in this picture is very strong with the contrast between the close up of Callan in the grass and the rolling, heather [...]
This is the first in what I hope will be a long running series of tips on how to help you take better photographs of your children. Post your favourite family pic (or one you feel isn’t quite successful and would like to know why) on my Facebook page and I will pick out the [...]
A clear winner this month: Jackie Ikegami’s pic wins with 29 votes. The random voters’ winner is Lorainne Burr. A voucher for a free sitting and a medium print will be sent out shortly. Congratulations. Look out for the June competition which will be starting in a few weeks!
Ken Sharp is a family photographer who creates classic, natural family portraits for clients in London and Glasgow. Follow Ken's blog for regular news, competitions and portrait photography tips.
