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As I prepare for yet another severe snow storm (expecting 24 inches), I figure now is a great opportunity to address some the photography sites that have been sitting in my inbox. While I do the best I can to keep the photo blogs flowing, the truth of the matter is, since December we’ve been swamped with submissions. Don’t get me wrong, we have a great problem. Please continue to spread the word about us through your favorite social media sites…yes, we crave attention! While I’m at it, if you haven’t done so already sign up for our daily email broadcast! It’s the best way to keep your finger on the pulse of all the great photography we feature…Ok, enough already…on with the show.

Listed below are several excellent photography blogs submitted over the past couple of weeks. This list covers quite a range of subject matter, featuring very talented individuals. So, kick your feet up and spend some time enjoying these great sites!

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NYC’s Premier Kids & Family Photographer – Heidi Green

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Heidi Green’s photography career began in a classroom, but not a photography classroom – a preschool classroom. It was her fifteen years as a preschool teacher that Heidi says sparked her interest in photographing children.

Whether it’s your daughter eagerly blowing out the candles on her third birthday cake, your one-year-old taking his first, unsteady steps, or your annual holiday card shoot in Central Park, Heidi approaches each shoot as if it were a giant play date.

“Ive spent so much time working with kids,” Heidi says, “That relating to them on their level is the only way I know how.”

Heidi lives in Manhattan with her beautiful twins, Harry & Rose, and their dog, Mikey.

Heidi Green Photography

Kirsty Larmour | Abu Dhabi Lifestyle Photography

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“I’m a lifestyle photographer based in Abu Dhabi. I’ve been a bride, and am a wife and Mum – I know how it feels to want to capture those truly special moments… the ones that make you laugh, show your love and make you want to live all of it to the full…. the live, laugh, love philosophy……

  • I love my 2 girls and my wonderful husband and family.
  • I love snuggles, and cuddles, and hugs and kisses..
  • I love chocolate – too much!
  • I love cheap Chinese beer.
  • I get teary eyed at weddings – yes, even ones I’m shooting!
  • I love to travel and see amazing places and people.
  • I’m a bit of a greenie and struggle with my eco-conscience.
  • I love my cameras and am a closet tech geek!

I feel emotion about photography, and hope that my passion helps me catch your emotion too.”

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4 Great Examples of Family and Children Photography

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Robin Gale Cornett

There is a real thrill in capturing something unique on film, whether it’s a certain look, a moment, or a detail. I have always loved photography, but it wasn’t until I got my first digital SLR that I was able to really let go and explore all that my camera had to offer… film was expensive and megabytes are (almost) free! In the past few years I have really been able to let go and take chances on shots I wouldn’t have dared to with film for fear of “wasting” my money! I took thousands of pictures of my own children and just really basked in the fun of it all.
I enjoyed the many compliments I received on my pictures, but hadn’t thought about sharing this passion and talent beyond my own family. That changed in early 2007, when our pastor preached a series of sermons called “Soul Cravings” … it covered a lot of ground but what I took away from it is that God wants us to pursue what we love and to embrace our passions. So I started exploring. A friend pointed me to the blog of an internationally known photographer, who not only takes fantastic pictures, but is passionate about helping other women and mommas (such as myself) pursue their passions. I kept exploring. And got excited. So I started down this road of creating images of your lives, in addition to my own.

Other than that, you should know that I thrive on coffee, chocolate, and Diet Coke. I love my husband Andy. I adore grammar, but not capital letters. I’m not cute or fluffy or frilly. I cut my hair short so I wouldn’t have to mess with it. It also no longer gets in the way of my pictures. I like dogs, but not cats. I love babies, but I’m glad mine are growing up. I am a totally tangential thinker, but trust me, there’s always a connecting thread. Well, almost always…robin gale cornett photography

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Tara Whitney

I see something in people. I see something in families. It is the same something that I want to capture in my own family, in my own children. I strive to capture it for you too.

Photography is more than my job, it is my goose-bumps-tears-jump up-and-down-on-my-bed-passion. I have an eye for family photography that goes way beyond the traditional white shirts and jeans. I am not out to create the “flawless traditional portrait”. Life isn’t flawless. I am looking for capture your authentic connections. Leave the perfect hair and clothes at home. I would much prefer to see you just as you are – beautiful! Show up in your favorite jeans and tousled hair, your child with a lollipop-stained mouth from the ride in the car. Relax. Have fun. Be real. Be alive. Be in love, and loving each other. Perfectly imperfect.

My work has been described as spontaneous and real. I think of it as quirky, emotional, and happy. I am a young mother of four and I have been photographing the big and little people in my life for the last nine years…tara whitney photography

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Whitebox Kids

a photographer friend of ours once described our style as a mix between vogue magazine, apple pie, and coca-cola. hmmm, interesting. actually, we think that sounds pretty good! our tagline could be: stylish, yummy, and refreshing! that’s not quite it..how about..fresh.vibrant.lovely! that works!

photographing children and families is our absolute most favorite thing in the whole world (other than long vacations in mexico and chocolate cake)! we look forward to shooting your family soon – we promise that you’ll have a good time and you’ll have the coolest photos on the block!…whitebox kids

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Audrey Woulard

Who am I? I am a photographer that is based out of Chicago. I use natural light with all my portrait and commercial sessions 100% of the time. I have a natural light studio in Downtown Chicago that is 2100sq. Although I have a studio, I still do the majority of my sessions on location, and enjoy them very much! I specialize in Children’s portraiture. That is what I love, and do best. Eventhough I do commercial children’s work, my main focus is children’s portraits…audrey woulard photography

Leah Simmers Photography | Tucson Arizona

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I meant to do that!

Make no mistake, my work is unique! I have a style of my own and it is somewhat uncoventional. My clients are usually looking for something fresh, stylish and more contemporary than what many “traditional” photographers offer.

That being said, there are some things you may notice when looking at my work that is different from what you might be accustomed to…

“Tight Crops” – This means super close close-ups where often the face fills most of the frame of the image. These images are about the eyes, and often the top of the head is not included in the image. I meant to do that!

“Not-So-Smiley”- So many of us have been brought up to believe that a smile is a requirement to make a great photo. So not true! I love a pensive look as much as a big grin. I meant to do that!

“Let’s Be Negative” – Negative space is when the subject is placed off to the side of an image and the rest of the image is empty—this is done for artistic impact. I meant to do that!

“Left of Center”- The most boring position for a subject in a photograph is smack dab in the middle! I know, I know, not what you always thought, right? Trust me! There is a little something in design called the Rule of Thirds that we photographers often employ to enhance visual interest…leah simmers photography