Notes And Photos Blog

Last month, I brought the kids to a new aquarium. I am sharing with you a photo in the basement of the attraction. Check out the stunning blue color of the water and the silhouettes!

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Capture the fascination your child has toward a special token or an animal with a photo. To get this moment of absorption and awe that characterizes the constant learning of childhood, you should go with these tips:

• Don’t ask them to say cheese.
• Try a profile shot.
• Show interaction with the subject of interest.

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Nothing is better than a spur of a moment photo type! It is often at that time that the subject looks at its best.

Don’t forget to crop out unrelated elements and to be patient!

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Patterned clothes can make great photos! Stripes, polka dots and checks bring energy. Train your eye to spot graphic patterns in clothing and props. When using patterns, don’t overload the image. Here are a few tips for a successful patterned photo:

• Let the main accents pick up the color of the pattern.
• Use a single color to unify different designs.
• Set off bold props with solid backgrounds.
• Fill the frame. Patterned outfits have all the excitement you need!

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Wear yellow and you will bring sunshine in your surrounding! This is why it is the official color for kid’s raincoat, school buses, smiley-face stickers, taxis and some street signs. Yellow is a jumping color. When you have this color in your photo, here are a few tips to help you have a successful photo:

• Photograph yellow against a plain, dark background.
• Emphasize contrast by limiting the number of colors in your picture. Yellow should be the dominant color.

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If we say the color red, what comes to your mind? A for apple, B for the tiny berry on a lonely branch or even M for your favorite red M&Ms! Capture the bright red color to catch the difference between an ordinary photo and the one that holds your attention, providing a bright focal point without overwhelming the picture.

A list of things that can be red are: cherries, tomatoes, watermelon, roses, autumn leaves, hats, gloves, casual shoes, stop signs, fire hydrants, toy wagons and much more!

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We believe the most wonderful natural photo props are flowers. Plan a visit to a local botanical garden or public garden for a stroll and a photo session. The photo can be classic such as holding a bouquet, casual as a child bending over to smell the flowers, unconventional as taking a photo of your child wearing a flower in her hair or pinned to a hat, or ceremonial when a child is being asked to be the flower girl in a wedding.

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People always photograph babies in their crib but why not taking snapshots of your older kids with a sleeping setting? Lots of children cherish their bed as their own special territory.

• Get in close and fill the frame with decorative sheet patterns.
• To catch a pillow fight in action, pre-focus and use fast film.

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Ah, nothing is better than going into a house that has freshly homemade cookies out of the oven. This week, I am really into baking cookies because my beloved son registered me to make some because his classroom is trying to gather money for Unicef. Everything sold like hot cakes! Once again, it was a real success, out of the kitchen.

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Like every year, we do gardening in family. I wanted to talk to you about our lovely garden because we started tending to it a month and a half ago. The kids hate handling the shoving part while it is my favorite part. Up to date, plants are growing and it is because of everybody’s green thumb!

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