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Category: PHOTOGRAPHY
Must-Have Photos to Capture this Fall
With fall in full swing, it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the activities that make this season so special! Fall brings temperatures that are perfect for outdoor adventuring as well as holidays that make our time outside so much more special. Documenting these special moments gives us something to look back on that…
Get Mama in the Frame: How to Take Adventure Self-Portraits
Taking adventure self-portraits with your kids isn’t just an art; it’s a testament to the importance of capturing the moments and preserving the beauty of family bonds and adventures together. These photographs tell stories that words alone can’t convey. They freeze moments in time, allowing us to revisit and relive them as often as we…
How to Take Photos at a Sunflower Field with Your Family
Summer’s warm weather and lax schedule beckon us busy parents to slow down, embrace the season’s vibrant spirit, and create moments that transcend the mundane. Our quest for treasured family experiences becomes an art in itself. Amidst this pursuit, there lies a hidden gem – a canvas of golden blooms that offers a breathtaking escape…
Hearts in the Wild Project
Hearts in the Wild Project Run Wild My Child is hosting a fundraiser and awareness campaign we’re calling “Hearts in the Wild” for children born with congenital heart defects (“CHD”). During the month of February (“Heart Month”), we are asking families to get outside and find heart-shaped objects in nature. Post them to your social…
The Importance of Storytelling with Photos
Capturing your family’s special moments (big and small) through photography is one of my biggest passions. Not many things make me happier (or more nostalgic) that looking at the photos of the trips, adventures, and outings we took together as family. The moments pass so quickly, but the photos will last a lifetime. Today, Chicago…
How to Successfully Complete a Seasonal Spot Photography Project
You probably already know by now, but we’re pretty obsessed with photos here at Run Wild My Child. We know a photograph is more than a pretty picture – it’s a snapshot in time. Photography is a way to capture a moment in our children’s lives, a glimpse into the past, a fleeting memory forever…
How to Find Frost Flowers While Hiking
With summer fading and temperatures dropping as we prepare for the first frost of the year, you may not be super excited about getting outside in chilly weather. However, today’s post just might change your mind as we’re about to introduce you to an amazing phenomenon that only takes place this time of year. Have…
Winter Crabbing with Kids
If you’re anywhere close to the coast and interested in a fun outdoor activity that will not only provide hours of entertainment, but also provide dinner, we’ve got a post for you! Today, Creative Team member and California mom of three, Araceli Gonzalez takes on a winter crabbing with kids adventure. She walks us through…
Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids
The winter months can be frigid, but that certainly doesn’t mean that you and your little ones have to stay inside! Now is a great time to find some fun and creative ways to get outside together with your kids. And even better if you can teach them a skill, while you’re at it! If…
New Year’s Resolutions for Outdoorsy Kids
As Christmas decorations are packed away and the last of the eggnog is consumed, families will gather together to ring in a new year once again. A new year holds the promise of new beginnings and a fresh start. While it’s common for adults to set New Year’s resolutions, kids can get in on the…
The Ultimate Summer Challenge
Are you looking for new ways to improve your photography AND make memories with your kids this summer? Do you want to combine your passion for photos with fun outdoor activities your kids will love? If so, we have the answer! The Ultimate Outdoor Summer Challenge is my way of combining two of my biggest…
Tips for Photographing Family Hikes
Hiking is one of our family’s favorite ways to spend time together outdoors. Along with our traditional outdoor hiking gear (backpack, water, snacks, etc.), I always bring my camera along to document our adventure. Some of my favorite photographs of my kids are from family hikes, as they explore and play. Today, we have the…
Tips For Capturing Puddle Jumping Pictures
April is here and that means rain showers! Part of being a kid is getting to experience the joy of jumping in puddles! There aren’t too many kids that can resist a good messy puddle! We want to give you permission to let your kids get messy, muddy and have fun! And while they’re enjoying…
Outdoor Family Photoshoot Ideas & Tips
Now is the time of year when everyone’s getting family photos taken. The leaves are gorgeous, the air is crisp and you need that one perfect shot for your holiday card! We all know that it’s important to get family photos taken occasionally to capture these fleeting moments of childhood. But, it can also be…
Friday Feature: Samantha Elizabeth @thisgrowinglife_
It’s Friday! Time for another Friday Feature, where we feature a member of our Instagram community and give you a little more information on the person and the inspiration behind the pretty pictures. Today’s featured photographer is Samantha Elizabeth @thisgrowinglife, a homesteading and homeschooling mom of four in Ontario, Canada. Samantha’s feed is full of…