Time Out with Tanya

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.

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.

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.

How to Successfully Sell Stock Photography

Tanya Goodall Smith

Micro stock sites have become go-to resources for designers and marketing firms who need high quality digital images quickly. Could selling your images as stock be an extra source of income for you? Here's how to successfully sell stock photography.

How To Say No Without Losing Portrait Clients

Tanya Goodall Smith

Good customer service is key in our industry. But sometimes it's hard to say no, even to ridiculous requests clients make. Here's my arsenal of communication tips for how to say no without necessarily losing clients or sounding like a jerk.

How to Take Professional Baby Portraits at Home With the Lollipop Props Little Studio System

Tanya Goodall Smith

Let's take a closer look at how you could take professional style portraits of your baby at home with the Lollipop Props Little Studio system... It's versatile, affordable, lightweight and portable.

how to create aerial photos with the camera toss via slrlounge.com

How to Create Dynamic Aerial Photos with the Camera Toss|Matt Shumate

Tanya Goodall Smith

Matt Shumate demonstrates how he creates stunning and seemingly dangerous images, on the edge of cliffs and over bodies of water, using the Camera Toss Technique.

How to Add A Vintage Look to Photos in Four Clicks or Less

Tanya Goodall Smith

Want to add that trendy vintage look to your photos without spending a ton of time? Tanya shows you how to do it in four clicks or less with our Lightroom Preset System (plus link to free tutorial videos).