Thursday, November 20, 2008

photography do's and don'ts

Tip #1: Do ask your kids if they can see themselves in the lens of the camera (if you have a DSLR camera). They can in fact see themselves in the mirror, and they will scoot together and look directly into the camera long enough to allow you to get a few shots.











Tip #2: Don't put your kids in stupid hats, thinking it will make for a fun and festive picture, then cut off the top of the hats in your picture. It will ruin your otherwise cute picture.

The quest for a Christmas card worthy picture resumes tomorrow...



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25 comments:

  1. ChrisNovember 20, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Keep them, and use them. These are so beautiful! People will be looking at those eyes and those smiles -- no matter how cute the hats are.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    I just had to comment that you have two of the prettiest little girls in the world. I think either picture would make a PRECIOUS card, those eyes and smiles are priceless. You take great photos.

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  3. KatNovember 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    USE THEM!!!! Those are the most gorgeous Christmas cards pics ever! What beautiful girls!!!

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  4. UnknownNovember 20, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Ok, the hats are cute and all but those sweet smiles and eyes are the best. Love 'em! Why continue your quest? ; )

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  5. Sugar MommyNovember 20, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful pictures! Thanks for the lesson!

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  6. Lori of I'm no super MomNovember 21, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Such cute pics! They are beautiful!

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  7. Rach (Mommy Learns to Blog)November 21, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Hats? What hats? Seriously - all I could think was that this looks like a catalog picture - they look AMAZING! We see enough hat - it's those amazing eyes and smiles that really matter, and my first reaction was WOW!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 21, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    First of all USE those pics! The best part of all is not the hats, its those beautiful girl's eyes and smiles! And your daughters are just GORGEOUS!!

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  9. tiarastantrumsNovember 21, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    cute photos!!

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  10. Liz {Learning To Juggle}November 21, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    What a great tip!! Your girls are too cute!!

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  11. LizaNovember 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    OH. MY. GOD. They are gorgeous!! And what amazing pictures! You should so be a professional photographer Beth!

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  12. amandaNovember 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    i think your quest is over!!

    seriously friend these are perfect!!

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  13. A Crafty MomNovember 21, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    That is so adorable, I love it. Who cares that the hats are cut off? Your pictures are amazing no matter what they look like - totally inspired. AWESOME as usual!!!

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  14. Corey~living and lovingNovember 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    woo hoo....great tip! :) I do love both of these. :) I would consider using one of them, but I also say, keep trying. You have these to fall back on if you don't get anything better. :)

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  15. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?November 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    I love the look into the camera idea.

    And, I love those pictures. You must use them!

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  16. photomommyNovember 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    Use them! I would! They're beautiful shots.

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  17. Carrie and Troy KeiserNovember 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    They are adorable! I think perfect.

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  18. MissyNovember 21, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Those are AWESOME Christmas card-worth pictures! I am so envious - I have been trying all week to get my two, and I am not even close. I can't even get them to both sit still!!

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  19. The Rantings of a Drama Queen's MumNovember 21, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    They're adorable. Definitely use those pics.

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  20. Melissa ♥ Spoiled MommyNovember 21, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Awww, I LOVE the pictures...they looks so crisp so clean...whats YOUR secret!?

    Im getting ready to try to do Christmas card photos too!

    You are giving good ideas!

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  21. KristenNovember 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    I am loving the pics too!! I think they look perfect!!

    And guess which Mama will be asking her kids if they can see themselves in the lens! Oh yeah, thanks for the awesome tip!! :)

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  22. ShellieNovember 22, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    I think they're great. Thanks for the tips.

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  23. Tabitha BlueNovember 23, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    Perfect.... without the tops of the hats. You really don't need that in the photo. These are great as is, I think you should use them!!

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  24. MomisodesNovember 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    Oh they are so sweet!!!! I didn't even notice the tops of their hats until you mentioned them. I think they're certainly greeting card worthy :)

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  25. MelissaNovember 24, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    What adorable pictures! I second, third, 10th the suggestion to just use the ones above. They look amazing. Too cute!

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