Time Out with Tanya

6 Tips to Executing Your Planned Photo Shoot — Be Your Own Art Director Series Part 2

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tips for executing a planned photoshoot from my own experience and from what I've seen others do. Take what works in your situation and use it to improve your photo shoots..

10 Ways to Continue Booking Photography Jobs All Winter Long

Tanya Goodall Smith

Are you tired of losing portrait income during the cold winter months? Consider adding one of these 10 niches to your services line-up to fill the gap between weddings and outdoor family photo shoots. Your bank account will thank you.

Tips for Photographing Kids with Special Needs, From Photography Experts (Part 2)

Tanya Goodall Smith

Specific advice, tips and tricks from photography industry experts on photographing kids with special needs.

Tips for Photographing Kids with Special Needs, From Frustrated Parents (Part 1)

Tanya Goodall Smith

I've heard countless stories from parents who had less than stellar experiences with photographers when their child had a special need. Here are some of their stories and their tips for more effectively photographing kids with special needs.

How to Batch Resize Images in Photoshop in Seconds

Tanya Goodall Smith

What if you want to resize images in Photoshop and several images need to be the same size? You can do that in a matter of seconds with batch processing.

My Trick For Getting Kids to Smile Naturally in Photos 99% of the Time

Tanya Goodall Smith

I've devised a little trick for getting kids to smile naturally 99% of the time. It's so simple and it's effective on most anyone who isn't a trained model or actor. Here's how it works.

Resize Photos in Photoshop | The 5 Most Common Methods

Tanya Goodall Smith

If you've ever wondered how to properly resize photos in Photoshop for different tasks, this is your go-to guide.

5 Incredible Photography Courses for Moms

Tanya Goodall Smith

If you're a mom wanting to learn how to take better pictures of your kids or a budding photographer looking to improve your skills, look no further. Here are 5 incredible photography courses for moms I wholeheartedly recommend.

Sony a6000 | 10 Things You’ll Love About this Mirrorless Camera

Tanya Goodall Smith

The Sony a6000 meets all my requirements for the perfect little touring camera. Here are 10 things you'll love about it too.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Making An Easy Father’s Day Video with Animoto

Tanya Goodall Smith

A few years ago I came up with the idea of interviewing the kids for a little Father’s Day tribute video and it was a big hit. Daddy loved it! Here's my step-by-step guide for how to make an easy Father's Day video with Animoto.

Product Photography on a Budget for your Etsy or eBay Store

Tanya Goodall Smith

Once upon a time I had an Etsy shop. I learned a few tricks along the way for taking great product shots on a budget. Now I'm sharing those tips with you!

Nature Photo Walk with the Lensbaby 35 Optic – Skamania Lodge Weekend Getaway

Tanya Goodall Smith

I took my camera with the Lensbaby 35 optic out for a spin on our hike through the grounds at Skamania Lodge & here’s what I found after a day of shooting.