You don't always need to professional photographer to get great images! Although I do recommend one for weddings, yearly family pictures, newborns, etc. you don't need one for everyday great images. Here is my list of simple tips and tricks to capture the perfect moment.
1. You Don't Always Need to be Looking at the Camera
Candid moments are the best! simply prompt a big group hug, tickle fight, or just looking at each other lovingly creates images that show true emotion and personalities.
2. Stop Saying Cheese!!
Saying cheese creates a fake smile. Instead, have adults say "money" this usually creates a more genuine smile. This doesn't always work for kids though, having them say "I love puppies" or "I love kitties" usually works. To sum it up have someone say something that ends in an "ey" sound.
3. Keep Your Pictures Strait.
You don't have to take the picture strait, but doing a simple post editing to straiten an image will do wonders!
4. Do Basic Editing
Did you know that Adobe Lightroom is free on mobile devices? Use this to your advantage! Fixing simple things like lighting and your white balance (making whites look white) will help your pictures greatly. You could even go a step further and get mobile presets for colors.
5. Have Fun!
Photography is a form of art and used to express, in the end, do what you think looks good and have fun with different poses!
