I was first told about Allison Tyler Jones from a good friend of mine. She owns all three co-authored books of Allison’s and let me thumb through them. I fell in love. Needless to say, the remaining books are on my Christmas list for this year! If you or anyone you know loves photography, not only taking pictures, but displaying them as well, they need to get their hands on these books as well. I had to share these with you all too!
I received “Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent” from the co-author, Allison Tyler Jones. The book is written so straight forward and is very easy to follow. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to take better pictures of your children and other loved ones. I think it is great for the person just looking to capture the everyday moments with their children to the experienced photographer! This books is full of ideas and suggestions!
One thing I really like about the book was the “tutorial” aspect of it. The pictures that are featured in the book have descriptions on how they were taken. That is such a great tool to use when just learning how to take great pictures…or even for ideas on how to make the pictures you take better!
GET YOUR OWN!! Click HERE and you will be directed over to Amazon.com to browse the three books that Allison has! Allison currently has three books available:
1. Expressions: Your Behind the Camera Guide to Taking Extraordinary Photos of Ordinary Life
2. Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent
3. Designing With Photos
{ * GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED * }
WIN YOUR OWN!! We are giving away “Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent” to one lucky winner. To enter, go to Allison Tyler Jones’ Website and/or her blog, take a look around and then come back here and comment telling us one thing you learned and/or a pose you would like to try.
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Winner will be randomly chosen and announced November 6, 2009. Good Luck!
lilyk
November 7, 2009 at 9:58 amI became your Facebook fan.
lilyk
November 7, 2009 at 9:58 amI learned that this year she will be teaching an online photography class for Big Picture Scrapbooking.
kerri69
November 7, 2009 at 4:33 amI love the video that she put together of the andersons she is very passionite about her work and i like her explanation of what she would like for others to achive
Heather
November 7, 2009 at 4:15 amI follow your blog!
Heather
November 7, 2009 at 4:15 amI'd love to try the running and jumping pose and catching everyone mid-jump. That looked like fun!
memetu
November 7, 2009 at 3:34 amAllison Tyler Jones and Ginny Felch make a fine presentation that has a spirituality about it. I found comfort and joy in reviewing past photographs of my deceased loved ones. I should continue to photograph everyday life.
Gianna
November 7, 2009 at 2:21 amAww, they're all so cute.. love all the kids on the couch 🙂
Jackee Ann
November 6, 2009 at 11:02 pmTweet http://twitter.com/happeegirl/statuses/5491608965
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Jackee Ann
November 6, 2009 at 11:00 pmI like the way she captures innocence, in the moment. U Sing neutral backgrounds making the person the focus. Beautiful photos!
happeejackee at gmail dot com
dvice
November 6, 2009 at 9:37 pmI like the pose with people holding up framed pictures
Miranda
November 6, 2009 at 8:30 pmThe "super swimmer" is my favorite
the kringalings
November 6, 2009 at 8:30 pmI adore the sibling pictures.
I'm excited about the bridal shower shot. What a neat idea. I need to incorporate that into more parties.
I <3 this photographer!
Meet the Browns
November 6, 2009 at 7:53 pmI love the photo from her blog of the photographers with their framed works 🙂
Katie
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Sahm Lee
November 6, 2009 at 6:08 pmI learned that the candid moments are the best photos! Thanks for the contest!
airalynn(@)gmaildotcom
ariel36
November 6, 2009 at 3:32 pmIn the Galleries, I liked the shot of the entire family arranged lying down in a circle around the infant.
FDP 4 Life
November 6, 2009 at 2:04 pmfacebook fan
tony l smoaks
FDP 4 Life
November 6, 2009 at 2:03 pmfollower
FDP 4 Life
November 6, 2009 at 2:03 pmi would like to learn how to
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Learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision
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Discover how to create beautiful photographs in a variety of lighting situations
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Sharpen your observation skills and learn how to involve your subjects
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Understand what equipment is right for you
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Get great results when working with any age group
mmc67
November 6, 2009 at 6:21 amfollowing your blog
Jinxy and Me
November 6, 2009 at 6:21 amI'm a Facebook fan.
Jinxy and Me
November 6, 2009 at 6:21 amI learned Allison photographs families and children in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona.
mmc67
November 6, 2009 at 6:21 amtweeted about the contest
mmc67
November 6, 2009 at 6:15 amI love the picture of the two boys with the skateboard will have t try something like that
bridget3496
November 6, 2009 at 6:03 amFb fan- Bridget Combs
bridget3496
November 6, 2009 at 6:03 amI love the jumping picture under the growing gallery
Erica G
November 6, 2009 at 1:59 amWow! Those are some great photos. I would like to try the one with the baby in the bed with the parents looking at it in the beginning section. Thanks!
egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com
Anonymous
November 5, 2009 at 10:44 pmLetting the children be will give one the best results; the group photo with all holding a picture is a great idea.
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
The Kool's
November 5, 2009 at 10:21 pmLOVE her work! She is amazing! I love the shot of a family all laying around their newborn. So precious!
The Kool's
November 5, 2009 at 10:21 pmLOVE her work! She is amazing! I love the shot of a family all laying around their newborn. So precious!
Anonymous
November 5, 2009 at 10:12 pmI received a new camera for Mother's Day and am still trying to learn better photography. Would love this book to help!
starfitch@gmail.com
Anonymous
November 5, 2009 at 10:11 pmI'm a facebook fan!
starfitch@gmail.com
Tonya M
November 5, 2009 at 8:26 pmI love the picture of the kid jumping on the white chair
Rebecca
November 5, 2009 at 7:40 pmI twittered this contest.
I am very interested in furthering any info I can about photography.
This would be a asset to have.
mommiesgotfive@hotmail.com
Dolphin Girl
November 5, 2009 at 7:00 pmI learned she is in Mesa Arizona. I love the jumping pictures in mid air and have been trying to get some of those with my kids.
Anonymous
November 5, 2009 at 6:59 pmI love the feet shot! Her photos look so natural!
shawnac68@hotmail.com
erma
November 5, 2009 at 12:27 pmI love the photo of the children on the couch with the new baby.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Sandra
November 5, 2009 at 1:12 amI am particularly drawn to the wonderful pictures of the babies. I love the one where the baby is reaching out with that precious expression. I love to scrapbook and make them for family and friends. This would be so helpful. I learned from just looking at your photos.
gypsy_jewels
November 4, 2009 at 9:47 pmI am a fan of simple on FB.
gypsy_jewels
November 4, 2009 at 9:46 pmI follow simple.
gypsy_jewels
November 4, 2009 at 9:46 pmI love the "Lean of me girl" pose on her blog. I'm a bit of a photographer myself but would LOVE to learn tips from such a great photographer.
willow_moonspirit@yahoo.com
Pat
November 4, 2009 at 6:43 pmI learned that this year she will be teaching an online photography class for Big Picture Scrapbooking.
pkildow at gmail dot com
Darcie
November 4, 2009 at 6:03 pmnew follower
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Darcie
November 4, 2009 at 6:02 pmfacebook fan
Darcie
November 4, 2009 at 6:02 pmI love the pose of Bridal Shower a la Jaimee Rose & Co. How awesome!
dmkayes@gmail.com
Michelle
November 4, 2009 at 2:45 pmI loved the pose with the two sister's leaning on each other's backs.
nevaehsangel@verizon.net
Lower Mitten Kitten
November 4, 2009 at 3:11 amI love the picture of the 2 kids holding hands with the natural light coming through the glass doors. I'd like to try that.
collyn23
November 3, 2009 at 5:16 pmI learned that if you let the kids be and and play you get the best shots
princess210
November 3, 2009 at 4:21 pmI am a new follower!
princess210
November 3, 2009 at 4:21 pmI like the living section, love the candid feel to it all! Thanks.
Paula
November 2, 2009 at 11:10 pmI love the shots of the girls swimming. I'd love to try to take pics of my preschooler doing her gymnastics in costume!
pjkmitchell at hotmail dot com
Sherry and Gena
October 31, 2009 at 2:14 pmI would like to try the group wedding shower shot she had in her blog. That was amazing. It did not look like a group party shot but more of a America's Next Top Model group shot! Beautiful!!
sweetsue
October 31, 2009 at 4:08 amI like the pictures of the two girls doing yoga. I think that would be a fun shot to take of my nieces-it would get them giggling.
smchester at gmail dot com
Kim
October 28, 2009 at 11:52 pmI absolutely love the way she catches the moment. The photos aren't "posed", she catches the families in action. I love that! I am a stay at home mom that is trying to get better at my photography (I love taking pictures), so I can make a little extra money to help out. I'd like to learn more from her…always looking for help.
jaydensmom.2005@yahoo.com
Brad
October 28, 2009 at 9:38 pmI'm a facebook fan
Brad
October 28, 2009 at 9:38 pmI'm a new follower
Brad
October 28, 2009 at 9:36 pmI love the picture of the 2 kids holding hands with the natural light coming through the glass doors.
Michelle
October 27, 2009 at 2:21 pmI am a follower
nevaehsangel@verizon.net
Michelle
October 27, 2009 at 2:20 pmgreat talent. If I would choose a picture that i wanted to try to take it would be the lean on me with the two sisters leaning on one another.
nevaehsangel@verizon.net
WonderfullyMade729
October 27, 2009 at 1:06 pmtweet:
http://twitter.com/tweet4sweeps/status/5199825584
WonderfullyMade729
October 27, 2009 at 1:05 pmLove the couples/ engagement pics… especially like the ones with the "props" …bike, guitar, etc. very natural.
Madeline
October 25, 2009 at 7:58 pmI love that her backdrops are very simple. The focus is on the people. The photos of the kids in yoga like poses were pretty cute!
sweepmom
October 25, 2009 at 11:52 amI really like the barefoot picture of the kids from just the waist down. I would love to try that shot on the beach.
blabla3269
October 25, 2009 at 2:16 amI love the fact you have something in your hand to hold a memorie forever
phgeerlings
October 25, 2009 at 1:05 amThey are all so cute – it's hard to pick just one. The "super swimmer" is really cute; I like the handstand one, very creative!
phgeerlings @ gmail
metalmomma
October 24, 2009 at 6:22 pmI like the feet shots. I did something similar with my daughter and have a framed photo of her feet and hands.
Kimberly
October 24, 2009 at 5:20 pmI found you on Facebook and am a fan! 🙂 kimmoteberg@comcast.net
Kimberly
October 24, 2009 at 5:19 pmI'm a new follower! 🙂 kimmoteberg@comcast.net
Kimberly
October 24, 2009 at 5:13 pmWow! What a talented photographer!! I noticed a lot of poses that were not "staged" but, rather, just taken as the moment naturally occured. I could stand to remember that joy, sweetness, and purity come in many facial expressions, not just the perfect "say cheese" grin I'm always hoping for. Just found this website and am loving it already! Thanks for the great giveaway.
kimmoteberg@comcast.net
mverno
October 24, 2009 at 1:11 pmthe happy faces is nice mverno@roadrunner.com
Kacey R.
October 24, 2009 at 2:45 amWhat a great giveaway! Definitely adding these books to the wish list!
I love the picture of the baby with the bubbles from her website and I also love the picture of the ladies with the photo frames. I think that would be a fun idea for a family reunion – if everyone brought a childhood picture or something like that. ;D
Sheila
October 23, 2009 at 8:47 pmI love the group shot of the women holding frames.. What a neat idea to have pictures in the picture!
AllisonOw
October 23, 2009 at 8:28 pmTweeted! (@omyfamily)
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AllisonO
October 23, 2009 at 8:27 pmBecame a follower1
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AllisonO
October 23, 2009 at 8:26 pmI liked the photo of the children on the couch with the new baby. It was such a (well lit) natural family moment!
omyfamilyblog (at) gmail. com
Susan Alberda
October 23, 2009 at 6:49 pmI love the candid nature of her photos, nothing too posed or perfect.
susanalberda1@gmail.com
Monica
October 23, 2009 at 5:20 pmI'd love a book to help me with my photography! Her pictures are beautiful!! Each one shows personality!
Firefly
October 23, 2009 at 3:51 pmShe seems to focus mostly on the people, no flashy backgrounds or props, just the subjects and their joy.
Staci
October 23, 2009 at 2:48 pmI love the feet shots she has posted! I'd love to try a pose where I get my little one's feet only in the shot. I think it seems so classic! All of her photos evoke such emotion.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
Flesworthy
October 23, 2009 at 2:09 pmTweeted!
@flesworthy
Flesworthy
October 23, 2009 at 2:00 pmI like the group shot where everybody's holding a framed photo in front of their faces. Would be cute to do with kids, too, holding pics of themselves.
Gabrielle
October 23, 2009 at 1:56 pmI love how much fun each shot is! Even the posed ones seem to have this childish giggly feel to it. Her work is inspiring and makes me want to go grab my nieces and get to work!
Midwest Mommy
October 23, 2009 at 1:34 pmIt seems to be if you let the kids be themselves and just have fun with it you get better pics! I'd love to learn more from her.
BusyMama
October 23, 2009 at 1:31 pmI love the expressions of joy that is captured in so many of the photos. I'd love to learn how to take better pics of my kids.
flanniganmt@yahoo.com