Spring Time Fun
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 the family album. No more pictures in front of the fireplace; it’s time for pictures in front of the tulips, daffodils, and blossoming dogwood trees.
What’s more metaphorical than a newborn baby in front of freshly bloomed flowers? What a beautiful way to create a photo keepsake or gift, to commemorate your baby’s arrival this spring. A simple wicker basket with a special blanket laid down inside would make a nice prop for such a photo shoot. It doesn’t even matter if your baby is asleep or newly wide-eyed. The natural light and blooms will make a picture such as this a family favorite for years to come.
Another spring-time renewal is the picnic. No more picnics in front of the television set; it’s time to picnic under the puffy clouds of spring. This setting calls out to be documented, whether it’s in an album or for scrapbooking. It’s the perfect natural backdrop for a portrait of your children sitting together, eating, laughing, playing, and enjoying the day.
Some tips for making your spring-time photos flourish:
- Take photos in the early morning hours, before the sun is at it’s highest.
- Create “catch light” in the eyes of your subject by making sure the sun is behind you.
- Coordinate your childrens’ outfits and stick to non-busy, distracting styles of patterns.
- Be sure to capture your child’s energy by taking shots that are everyday but extraordinary.
- Snap that camera a lot; you are obtaining images that will last a lifetime.
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