Hello! If you’re here reading this tutorial which is aimed at beginners, then our Enthusiast Photography Course might be just what you’re looking for. This course has taught thousands of women to shoot confidently in manual mode to take photos they love (in just 8 weeks!). If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, […]

It’s a common misconception that when you want to start taking more dramatic portraits, you need to invest in and learn how to use studio lights or off camera flash. While they do obviously have their place, we will show you how to level up your natural light portrait skills without the use of expensive […]

Teen photography and senior portraits can be challenging, due to the very nature of our subjects. They can feel shy and awkward being the centre of attention, and worry about how they’re going to look in the photos. So it really helps when the photographer is confident, giving the teen the feeling they’re in good […]

A Complete Guide to Birth Photography Birth photography… As a mama, it makes perfect sense to me to photograph one of the most important days of my life. If I could only go back in time to do it!  Sadly, baby birth photos were barely a photography genre back when I gave birth to my […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Young girls’ flower portrait photography can be a challenge, but with the right lighting and composition, you can create stunning portraits that showcase the beauty of these blossoms. While the spontaneity of documentary and lifestyle photography have their own kind of magic, there will always be a place for the classic beauty of traditional portraiture, […]

Ah spring… it’s slowly warming up here in Australia, which means cherry blossoms! They make an absolutely gorgeous backdrop for a portrait session, and today I’m sharing the steps so you can recreate these cherry blossom portraits! How to Make Your Subject Pop To create this effect, you need a really blurred background, and sharp […]