Notes And Photos Blog

Who say abstract patterns doesn’t always mean it is only for adult? I recently discovered  this lovely children toybox. Little monkeys silhouettes on abstract paper. Very simple but quite classic as touch.

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What could be cuter than a cuddle shot? All the fuzzy, feathered residents of the local petting zoo bring out the tender size of your child. You’re guaranteed a unique charming photo.

Some of good tips to do such photos:

• Make sure someone present knows the creature’s personality before picking up an animal at a petting zoo or children’s farm.
• Avoid the flash to avoid panic.
• Multiple subjects should be touching.
• The child’s eyes should be in the upper third of the frame.

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What is behind  Maman autrement? It is the story of a mother, Fabienne Camilleri-Deghetto, who created a bilingual e-commerce (http://www.mamanautrement.com/) to fulfill new mothers’ needs. Her website is filled with useful resources for parents of babies, whether it is for breastfeeding, diaper options, care, toys or baby wearing options. She has not online an online store but also a boutique located in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, in Quebec. Several workshops are also offered through her boutique.

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Never forget the basic rule of photographic composition: rule of thirds. By positioning your subject off center, you introduce an energy that centered image don’t have. Imagine your frame as a grid divided into thirds – three equal horizontal segments and three equal vertical segments in nine squares, just like a tic-tac-toe board.

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A portrait in profile imparts a certain thoughtfulness and maturity to even children. Here are some photo tips to make beautiful photos using this technique:

• Adjust your position to avoid distracting background elements.
• Use the telephoto setting to get in close if you have a zoom feature.
• For a horizontal close-up, it’s okay to crop in tightly, particularly at the top of the head, but be sure to leave a little room below the chin. Don’t cut the ear down the middle.
• Allow some space in front of your child’s face so that he or she has somewhere to look.
• Shoot at eye level for a true-to-life perspective.

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Are we there yet? For many families, the car becomes a second home, a mini restaurant, a last-minute classroom, a mobile hotel. Use your car as a setting for portraits.

• Windows are the most distracting element of in-car-photos. Crop them out.
• If you are shooting from outside the car, a window can work as a “frame within a frame” when the kids peeks out.

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A blog filled with gorgeous photos, tips, web addresses to not missed and occasional “freebies”… Ah, what ask more than that! To read Claudia’s blog, it is a true pleasure. It gives us inspiration to create art-and-craft projects with our children.

Claudia, it is a blogger mom who will amaze you with her creativity. We invite you to visit her blog at: http://aufildesjours-claudia.blogspot.com/

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Ah, being mom! This is the dream of so many women! Well, we get pregnant, it is the countdown toward a new life. So many questions that is shuffling in our head…

I ended up on the url of a new website that is helpful for moms-to-be, www.mamanpourlavie.com. This website is full of resources for new moms as well as the ones who are more experienced.

Go check it out! It is worth the view!

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Every mother thinks her child is a little angel… most of the time! To prove it, photograph your cherub with the light behind him or her. This will create an angelic effect!

• Shoot within about six feet of your child and use your fill flash.
• Use the backlight compensation button, if your camera is equipped with the option.
• Try using a piece of white poster board to bounce the sun back into the child’s face.

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Recently, I took the plane with the kids and before crossing the customs, we had tons of fun with our 2-years old nephew. Well, the main attraction was the luggage carrier!

You really have to look upon children’s eyes and have your head filled with imagination so this simple object be transformed magically as a merry-go-round from an amusement park. Yipppeee!

Tags: children, luggage carrier, play
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