Pictures of the people and places we love make us smile. Be ready with your camera, follow a few of our tips below and you’ll be rewarded with memories that rekindle emotions for years to come.

Get in close

Get in close for dramatic portraits. Fill the frame with your subject to create pictures with greater impact. Step in close or use your camera’s zoom to emphasise what is important and exclude the rest.

Composition

Look for an interesting composition to make your photos look really interesting. Have everyone lie on the ground and shoot from above. Alternatively have them in a huddle and you shoot looking back up at them. When capturing children are pets always get down on there eye level.

Location

Consider taking the camera on your next trip to the beach or park and use the rocks and trees as beautiful backdrops. Playground equipment, old shacks, walking trails, vineyards and derelict cars are just some ideas for other unusual locations that can look great when used creatively.

Create a theme

Pick a theme and all dress the same e.g. white t-shirts and blue jeans or all in black. You may also want to use props such as Santa hats or angel wings.

Shoot a series of photos

Can’t choose your favourite photo - use them all. A series of photos that show different expressions or actions can look great when show as a gallery.

Interesting subjects

Use your holiday photos of special places to create unique artworks for your home or office. Thay can be produced as wrap or edge mount photo art for a stunning contemporary look or framed for a more traditional finish. And don’t forget your favourite furry friend, they are so cute so share them around.

Colour treatments

If you would like us to use photos taken over a period of time or photos of varying quality let us turn them all to Black and White or Sepia to tie them together.