Photography: Capturing my Boys Manual Style

It's hard to believe that summer break is almost over.



It's also hard to believe that I will have a son in 5th grade this year!



If only that saying were true...



That you could put time in a bottle.



I'm not ready for them to grow up.



Not yet...



So, I better do all I can to capture them.



One picture at a time!

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Celebrations: Food, Family, and Fireworks Oh Boy!

When the day has come and gone, I will probably not remember what happened as we walked out the door...


How a certain someone accidentally dropped our signature family dish full of peach cobbler. And, how it broke into a million pieces on the driveway.


Nope, I will remember all of the fun we had at my parent's home shooting fireworks off of their dock. I will remember the excitement on the kid's faces and how one son said, "Mom, this has been the greatest holiday ever!

So, how was your holiday? Did it go off with a bang?

If you would like to see more patriotic photos, head over to http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/. They are sharing family stories patriotic style this week and it's not a contest. :D

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Photography Help: Taking Your Profile Picture

After listening to the Women Inspired Conference on better blogging, I realized that my blog needed an "about me" page up there in the opening links. Something that allows you the visitor or passing friend to have a quick insight into who I am. Well, you can't have an about me page without a picture can you?

And, since I had no one around who knew how to take a "skinny" picture. You know the kind that takes away 10 pounds, not adds it when you smile. I decided to hire a professional. A professional lego builder that is. My 8yo son, who we lovingly call, Frog Catcher, loves to take pictures. Seriously!

He was a ham I tell you. Mom, "tilt your head this way" saying that while all the time being totally professional. It was his idea to take this next shot. He said, "Mom, you need something that shows your personality more." You know that side of me that loves reading to my kids and buying way to many books for them.



Photography Notes: How We Did It

Do you need a profile pic, but have no one but your kids to take it? Try this.

1. Secure your camera on a tripod.

2. Open up your door to let the light in, you sit just inside it, and place your camera outside. The light will be smashingly perfect, if it's not nighttime.

3. Line up your camera so that all your child has to do is hit the button.

4. Don't forget to show your personality. Include things that represent you and your interests if you can. It will put your stamp on the pic and allow the observer to have a better picture of who you are.

5. Don't forget the skinny angle! If you want to shed some weight around your jaw line, try poses with you looking up at the camera.

6. Now just have fun and click away!

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