Posing people together – whether it’s families, kids or couples – can be one of the most challenging aspects of portrait photography. In my experience, most subjects awkwardly await direction when what I want is for them to interact naturally so I can capture their love and connection. However, this also applies to family, friends […]

Feeling a creative urge, but not sure where to begin? Or perhaps you can’t get out of the house to try any kind of photography that you need to leave your own space to find, because: kids. Don’t despair! Abstract is the perfect technique for stretching your creativity. And the fabulous thing about abstract photography is you […]

Beautifully backlit photos are dreamy, warm, golden, whimsical…what’s not to love? But there’s more to creating a stunning backlit portrait than finding light and putting it behind your subject. Click Love Grow Instructor Merissa Wakefield is a master of backlit photography, which she helps us teach on our Advanced Photography Course. Aaand in this gorgeous […]

If you’ve got more photos of your pets on your phone than your regular two-legged family members, we’ve got you covered! In this gorgeous post, we’re sharing our fave tips and tricks for getting beautiful photos of your furbabies, including how to capture your pet with your kids. Plus a load of inspiration! How to […]

Flower photography is one of the most relaxing genres, and one of the most beautiful. So imagine if you could capture flower photos that are so stunning, you’ll want to frame and hang them on your wall with pride! This tutorial is a taster of our upcoming workshop Mindfulness Photography with Kate McKenna. Dive in […]

As a photographer, it’s important to explore new subjects and experiment with different types of photography. While it’s easy to focus on traditional photography subjects like landscapes or portraits, there are so many other interesting subjects that you can capture. So today I’m sharing 10 non-traditional things to photograph that can help you expand your […]

Exciting news… Emma Davis is back with a brand new Creative Workshop! And we’ll know you’ll love this one because it’s going to give you a reason to pick up your camera every day for a month! It’s called 30 Days of Colour and it’s a photo-a-day project with a focus on colour and exploration. […]

Golden hour can elevate your portraits to a whole new level because it offers up stunning natural light like no other. Its warm, soft glow makes our photos dreamy and captivating, with a summer vibe; what’s not to love?! So here are three essential tips to help you capture perfect golden hour portraits. Enjoy! 1. […]

The most impactful thing I’ve ever done for my photography is long term photo projects.  I’ve completed several of them, including two full Project 365s and a handful of Project 52’s. Not only did they boost my technical skills beyond anything I could have imagined, they also gave me a structured and accountable way to […]

Kids Love a Confetti Photo Session!  I’ve always wanted to try and shoot confetti images! They are fun, whimsical, colourful, and I knew my kids would love them. And let’s face it…for most of us, photo sessions need to be fun for our kids to participate willingly! The end result I was going for was […]