If you’re always the one taking pictures of your loved ones, you’ll miss being part of such sweet memories. It’s time to jump in the frame! Here are some great family picture ideas to get you started.    DIY Ideas For Family Pictures As mothers, we are so often the ones with a camera in […]

5 Secrets of Contemporary Portraits   Contemporary portrait photography is modern, fun and creative, often characterised by outside the box compositions, unexpected locations, experimental use of light and raw, simple posing that captivates the viewer. Bronwyn Pickering is a CLG Advanced Grad who we would describe as a master at this genre, but the truth […]

Creative Workshop Series, Portrait Photography From selfies to group portraits, self-portraits are a great way to explore and experiment with your inner creative side. Whether you’re experimenting with lighting, trying different angles, or just trying out a new filter, self-portraiture allows you to express yourself in new and exciting ways. Do you feel like you […]

Much as we love the organic nature of documentary and lifestyle portraits, there’s beauty in the simplicity of uncluttered studio portraits, which highlight our subjects so powerfully. That said, you don’t need a studio to take beautiful, simple studio portraits easily at home. So today’s highlights reel is a collection of studio portraits taken by […]

Today we’re going to take a deep dive into black & white portrait photography, specifically how to communicate mood in your photos. Read on to learn how to use light and tone with intention to convey a certain feel in stunning black & white portraits!   Tone – What Is It? Tone is one of […]

Want to get in front of the lens more often, but don’t know where to start? Feeling super awkward posing for the camera? Or maybe you have no problem with confidence but you’re stuck in a creative rut! Well, we have just the solution! This collection of creative self portraits from our graduates community has […]

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we got to thinking how important it is that we are seen in our family photos. After all, they tell the story of our children’s lives, and we are a big part of those little lives! Becca Lord-Lyon is a CLG Advanced Grad and now Course Instructor, and her […]

If you’re anything like me, you probably have albums filled with images of your kids – lots of photos of your kids with their dad, and their grandparents, and their friends and… everyone except you! But trust me when I say YOU are important too, mama, and it’s so important for you to get in […]

If you celebrate Easter like my family, it’s a special time and a perfect opportunity to capture some beautiful themed Easter pictures of your children. But we know babies and kids can be hard to light and compose. And unless they’re sleeping, they’re rarely perfectly still so you often end up with dreaded blur. So […]

The Best Family Portrait Poses For Authentic Photos Yep, we’re talking family photo posing ideas! And amazing pictures your clients will cherish for years to come! This guide will give you the best family portrait poses, tips and compositional guidelines. So join us today to find out everything you need to capture beautiful family portraits, […]