As parent or parent-to-be, there exist a multitude of gifts you’ll be able to give your child to ensure that he or she grows up to be the fine young people you wish them to be. Yes, we’re talking about patience, kindness as well as the occasional toy. But, there exists yet another gift you [...]
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When we use our children as photography subjects we are faced with a wide array of challenges. Maybe it’s those tricky toddlers or maybe it’s the weather that won’t comply? Whatever the challenge, though, there are ways to overcome various photography hurdles. Pictures don’t have to be perfect to be [...]
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The snow has melted, the grass is getting greener, and spring has officially sprung. Easter is here and that means sweet little bow ties, patent leather shoes, frilly pastel-colored dresses and matching bonnets, precious moments, and chocolate-filled baskets. It’s the perfect holiday to pull out your camera and capture loving moments before church, during an [...]
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You don’t need “The Luck of the Irish” to take some St. Patricks Day photos and make them spectacular. All you need are some cute little subjects (which you’ve already got) and a few inexpensive props (that you can easily and inexpensively obtain at your local party store.) Couple those with a bright sunny [...]
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The flowers are blooming, the grass is getting greener, and the day longer. After a long winter and some definite cabin fever we are finally able to get out and enjoy the fresh air. This also means that there will be a lot of natural light for some great pictures to make prints of, for [...]
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Let’s face it; your life is busy with a baby. You don’t have the time (or energy) that it takes to pack up seven outfits and head to the mall where your local portrait studio is located. I won’t even mention the cost of some of these places and how you get suckered into buying [...]
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The newborn phase passes quickly. Before you know it they aren’t so small and crinkly, and they are starting to fill out and are totally changed from when they were first born. The window of opportunity to document this phase is small. The key is to shoot often. In this digital age you shouldn’t be [...]
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The rain’s got you down. The sun hasn’t been out for days and neither has your camera. No pun intended, but snap out of it! Grab your camera, get comfortable with using your flash, and stop missing those great moments around the house. Sure, we love natural light but sometimes we just don’t have enough [...]
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A sleeping baby is a heavenly sight. When my husband and I had our first baby we would often find ourselves standing over his crib, watching him sleep. I found myself looking at our perfect baby boy, then at my husband, and a feeling of peace and serenity soon washed over me. Three months later [...]
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Whether they are not wanting to come back inside from playtime for a nap or are refusing to take medicine, toddlers can be a tricky bunch. Their mind is set and they can be the most stubborn of creatures. Sometimes we call it the “terrible twos” but maybe we should change that [...]
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