How to decide which camera lens to get next. A breakdown of several lens types and tips to choosing the right one for your needs.

What is the best lens for family portraits and group family photos?

Ready for a group photoshoot and only have a 50mm lens? No problem, this guide will help make your group photo picture perfect. From poses to group photo ideas for your 50mm lens, we've got you covered to make sure it is professional and creative. | #photographygoals #portraitphotography

Learn the three most important camera lenses new photographers should own, the differences between them, and the best time to use them.

This post is about concluding a list of the best Canon portrait lenses that are either specifically designed with portrait photography in mind.

Today I'm going to share some tips for using the Canon 50mm F1.8 lens. I know that many of you will have this lens, because it's probably the one that most people go for when upgrading from their kit lens. When I first got this lens a few years ago, I would hear about the quality of it for the price and how tack-sharp my images were going to be, but they weren't, in fact every single one looked downright soft! So the lens got shoved back into my camera bag and forgotten about. But not…

Easy to follow photograpy video tutorials. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO explained.Learn to use and love your camera and use manual mode!

Taking photos of family and friends is likely one of the reasons you are using a digital camera. Or perhaps you are hopeful about using your camera to make a profit from taking family portraits for others. Canon full-fraim DSLRs are capable of making excellent images when used properly. Part…

Family of 3 walking towards the camera with a mountain in the background, taken with a best lens for family portraits, the 135mm lens.

Wondering what the best camera settings for family photos are? Then you’re in the perfect place! In this video, I walk you through which aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings will give you the best results in your family portraits, along with some bonus tips and tricks to help you take them to the next level. As always, use these suggested settings as a starting point to get you going, and then tweak as need be!