Yesterday, I taught a kid’s photography class called Say Cheese. It was so much fun! Here are some of the pictures:
I first gave them photography tips using some of my pictures as examples. Then they painted box frames, which they later added pictures to.
Then we went outside and they took pictures using my tips.
I had asked them to do a mistake picture. This one was where they took a picture of something coming out of the boy’s head.
Today I’m going to be teaching a photography class to kids. My friend has an art studio and has asked me to teach a class. I am so excited. So hopefully it goes well and the kids will learn. Some topics I am planning to cover are:
1. Distracting Background
2. Zoom in for the Close-up
3. Take horizontal and vertical pictures
4. Use fill flash when the sun is harsh.
5. Have fun - Take pictures of your family, friends, bikes, pets, etc.
Do you ever notice the pictures that draw you in and make you feel part of the picture are the close-up ones? It’s because there isn’t a distracting background. Here is an example:
It is a cute picture, however, notice the background around her. Now, look at this picture.
Doesn’t that look so much better and draw you in? Don’t be afraid to zoom. Play around with it. Create a variety of different shots.
Have fun,
Christina
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First of all, I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything in quite a while. I’m sure you know how busy it is being a wife and mother. Trying to work on my business, but getting interrupted when I’m into something good. I thought I would re-vamp my blog, however, that is taking a long time and then I stopped posting. So, please forgive me. I would like to get this blog going and have it be interactive. Well, guess what? My daughter just got up out of bed. Hopefully I can finish this post without any interruptions.
I am so excited because my podcast is being launched next week. I will keep you posted of the launch date. The podcast will be every two weeks and will include everything about digital photography and taking portraits.
Stay tuned,
Christina
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Do you know that you can use your very own digital camera to take your children’s portraits? I have been doing it for years and would like to invite you to my telseminar that I recorded called Digital Camera Discussion.
This was actually my very first teleseminar so don’t mind the "ands", "umms", and other crazy things I do. Here is the link. Post any comments you may have regarding digital cameras and your children’s portraits.
Digital Camera Discussion
Talk to you soon,
Christina
PS Don’t forget to check out my ebook at: http://www.yourkidsphotoebook.com
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My family and I went to an indoor waterpark this past weekend. We had so much fun and of course, I took my camera. When I took my camera out of my bag, my 3 year old asked me to take her picture.
She stood in front of me and started posing. I thought it was so funny because I didn’t tell her anything. She did it automatically. That is because ever since she was born, I took her portraits and posed her. Now she does it automatically.
My Very First Portrait Of My Daughter
With this post, I wanted to start from the very beginning and tell you how I started taking pictures of my children. I had heard many stories from other Moms about their experience with a professional photographer. Many were not good….
They weren’t able to choose the pose they wanted.
They had to buy a whole package where they just wanted a few pictures.
Their children started fussing when they saw the camera.
And many more
Valentine’s Day is one month away. Why not take your children’s Valentine portraits? I like to create Valentine’s portraits for the Great Grandparents and Grandparents. Here is a picture I have taken and it is very simple to do:
I took this picture in front of our fireplace. Anywhere is good as long as the background looks pleasing. I used a rose as a prop that I had around my house. I also gave her a derby to wear. We had a lot of fun taking this picture.
Some ideas for this picture…
I am so excited to say that my eBook is finally completed. Join me now and get your Free Chapter right away!
It is a multi-media eBook filled with audio, video and tons of pictures I have taken over the years. I show you exactly how to take your children’s portraits, which will save you time and money. Do you know the average cost of having your children’s portraits taken? $98.92. Do you know the average cost it takes for you to take them yourself? $18.89.
