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I have always enjoyed "Taking Pictures." Like many moms, the minute I had my first child I became obsessed with taking pictures. But, gosh darn it, they looked nothing like I had envisioned in my head. At first I thought, "I need a better camera, I'm going to get a DSLR." Well, that didn't do it. Turns out it takes a lot more than a pretty camera. I have learned a lot and I'm still learning. The next problem I encountered was, "What am I going to do with all of the photographs I have accumulated?" There are a lot of neat photo organizational ideas out there. I have created some innovative organizational techniques through lots of trial and error. What works for one person may not work for another. Often, it is a combination of different methods. So, jump in and join me on my journey to document my children's childhood!!!

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    What makes me happy?

    Monday, August 9th, 2010

    I’m noticing a theme in forum and blog posts lately. Us moms are “trying” to focus on what makes us happy. I think it’s great and about time. If mom is happy, the whole family is happy, right? There is even a workshop being offered by Kelly Willette about “Finding Your Joy.” Check it our here:

    I think this is a great idea. I would love to be in a few more pictures. Sometimes I’m afraid the kids will look back at their albums and think, “Where the heck was my mom?”

    I’ve been trying to figure out what makes me happy. I asked myself, “If I had a whole day to myself, what would I do with that day?” Here’s what I came up with:
    1. Sleep in :)
    2. Go for a run without having to push a stroller
    3. Take a nice long, quiet shower (with no interruptions)
    4. Read a book

    Ok, so now it’s 11:00 in the morning and I’m lonely and bored. Let’s face it, I’m used to the chaos and I really think I like it. So now I’d grab my camera and my kids and start taking pictures of my favorite subjects.

    CHAOS!!!


    …The Perfect Day!

    Posted in Babies, Children, Children, Decorating, Design, How to use your camera, Organizing, Photo organization, Photographer Tools, Photography, Scrapbooking | 2 Comments »

    Another fun idea!

    Thursday, August 5th, 2010

    While this is not as cool, fun, or crude as the fart machine, it works. I am borrowing this idea from the extremely talented Maggie Holmes. My kids went gaga over these bottles of Orange Crush.

    I found a 6 pack of these at our local grocery store, Publix.

    My kids had a blast when I brought these little bottles out.  I was even able to capture a great shot of the two of them together, smiling!!!

    I couldn’t get Elizabeth to take the straw out of her mouth.  Oh Well!  We all had fun!

    Until next time…

    Posted in Children, Children, How to get your kids to smile, How to use your camera, Photography | No Comments »

    Want To Get A Good Pic of a 3 Year Old Boy? Read On…

    Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

    My 3 year old can be quite the stinker.  Especially when I have my camera in tow.  Well, listen up folks, I have a HUGE secret to share with you.  If you want to get a good picture of your little boy, you are going to want to read on.   The secret to better photographs is (drum roll please)……….

    THE FART MACHINE!

    Say what… (Ok in our family we have to call it the “Pass Gas Machine”)

    Yes, I did just type out “THE FART MACHINE.”

    Folks,  this is going to change your life.  This one little machine can turn a grump into a smiley, giggly little fellow. You are going to get eye contact, you are going to get great expressions.  Here is a link to one at The Original Fart Macine #2 – Remote Fart Machine.
    This may be a new and improved Fart Machine.  I have owned the one in the picture for over 5 years (yes, I am slightly embarrassed to admit this little fact.)

    When I take photographs of this kid, I usually get eyes rolling and tongues hanging out (a bit like our Golden Retriever.)  But now that I have the power of the “Fart Machine”…

    Look at that eye contact.

    No tongues sticking out.  This kid is actually having fun!

    Stay tuned because I’ve got loads of other tricks to share with you.  I promise that most of them won’t be as crude (or as fun) as the Fart Machine.  I’ve learned a lot about getting decent expression from a little kid in the past 5 years, mostly from trial and error.  I can’t wait to share…

    If you get the fart machine and have success, leave us a comment and a sample of your work!!!

     

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