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nrthshgrl
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Ok - Here are some camera tips...
ALL of your babies are absolutley adorable and the pictures are very cute, but I'm just thinking you guys may need a little help in the photography department. So please don't take this the wrong way. Here are some tips for taking better pictures of your babies:
1 - Most pictures of a baby are taken from the mom's height - from above. You're much better off if you could take the photo at the same level as the baby. Squat down or sit down next to him. This will eliminate the squished baby look, triple chin look.
A good picture for newborns is to put them on the couch, sit on the floor. They will usually settle down & turn their head to the side - that's your shot...or put a white blanket in their car seat and lay them in that. Put the car seat on a kitchen table & snap away. Most pictures of people holding the baby up don't come out very well since a newborn has no muscle control. Even if you can get a picture of the baby laying on is back in someone's hands - it will relax the baby more. Over the shoulders is also a good option since the babies' entire body is supported.
2 - Try to eliminate the flash if possible - use natural light. Take your baby outside on a sunny or overcast day for photos. Overcast is better because they won't squint in the sun. Put them by a window, turn on lights - you won't get the stunned look.
3 - Zoom in. Take a picture of your baby closer. Crop, crop, crop..
4 - Take pictures of feet, hands...just for posterity. One of my favorite pictures is of just my son's feet.
If I think of anymore I'll let you know. I'll add my images as examples in a second. Zoomed in & outside so her eyes are more open, over the shoulder, another zoomed in Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 10/8/2005 9:34:00 PM.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Zoomed in & on shoulder Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 10/8/05 9:31 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Also if you convert to B&W - it takes away any kind of skin blotchiness 
Happy picture taking!
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| Posted 10/8/05 9:34 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Those are some great shots. Are they all digitals??
I totally agree about the natural light. I HATE the flash.
My problem is, I haven't figured out how to play around with the f-stop on my camera yet. It makes all the difference. I miss my manual camera.
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| Posted 10/8/05 10:43 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
It's a mix - most are from my nikon n60 (not digital) - but honestly - I dont 'see a difference from the Nikon N60 to my Nikon D70.
For all I seem to know about photography - I need to take a class on lighting - that's why I shoot almost everything outdoors. I mainly use my camera as a point & shoot - which makes other people into photography ill that I have the digital SLR & don't use it the right way :)
Where are you on LI? We can hit a park one day if you want & I can practice on Jake.
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| Posted 10/8/05 11:17 PM |
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MM2004
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Thanks for the tips. I have a good digital but beyond pointing and clicking I have no idea what to do with it.
We have tons of pics of Kevin but have yet to catc him when he's smiling.
I love the idea of taking the pics of hand, feet .... I'll have to work on that.
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| Posted 10/9/05 10:20 AM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Those are some great tips...thank you!
I think I've been doing a pretty good job so far... Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 10/9/05 1:46 PM |
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NewYawkah
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Stefanie, I LOVE this one:
SO CUTE!!!
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| Posted 10/9/05 3:40 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Thank you!
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| Posted 10/9/05 4:01 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Me too! IT's adorable!
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| Posted 10/9/05 4:03 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Posted by nrthshgrl
It's a mix - most are from my nikon n60 (not digital) - but honestly - I dont 'see a difference from the Nikon N60 to my Nikon D70.
For all I seem to know about photography - I need to take a class on lighting - that's why I shoot almost everything outdoors. I mainly use my camera as a point & shoot - which makes other people into photography ill that I have the digital SLR & don't use it the right way :)
Where are you on LI? We can hit a park one day if you want & I can practice on Jake.
Ah yes - I'm dying to get an SLR! I'm in Nassau on the south shore but I'm going back to work this week  !
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| Posted 10/10/05 1:55 PM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Posted by NewYawkah
Stefanie, I LOVE this one:
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SO CUTE!!!
I love how his toes are stretched out... so cute  I also can't believe Jared is 4 months... when did that happen?
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| Posted 10/10/05 2:40 PM |
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leighla
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Wow Stephanie,
I thought those were professional pics of your cutie!!
I didn't realize you took them! I'm impressed!!
SOOOO CUTE!!
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| Posted 10/10/05 4:05 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Well, as my DH says, "I don't work" , so I have to find something to do with my time...
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| Posted 10/10/05 4:16 PM |
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pnm1654
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
These are great tips. Thank you so much.
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| Posted 10/30/05 3:11 PM |
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Jenziba
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
I'll definitely be using these tips...thanks!!! All the pics posted came out GREAT!!!
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| Posted 10/30/05 4:54 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Bumping for a mom-to-be but also because I can't believe how little Jared is.
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Stefanie
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Posted by nrthshgrl
Bumping for a mom-to-be but also because I can't believe how little Jared is.
I can't believe it either...my little monkey is growing up too fast.
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| Posted 12/31/06 10:22 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Yeah, here is a classy one that I took this afternoon...I missed.
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| Posted 12/31/06 10:58 AM |
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ckdk
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
even though you cut off half his face, still freaking adorable.
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| Posted 12/31/06 11:05 AM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
My digital sux. Every time I zoom in, it comes out blurry I noticed this mainly only happens with people pics too.
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| Posted 12/31/06 12:27 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Posted by MrsBumbleb
My digital sux. Every time I zoom in, it comes out blurry I noticed this mainly only happens with people pics too.
Do you press on the button halfway until the camera focuses? I usually do that with my camera and it works.
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| Posted 12/31/06 1:52 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
bump for Shana
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Belladonna219
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
Posted by NewYawkah
Stefanie, I LOVE this one:
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SO CUTE!!!
OMG this photo is the best!!! 
Great job!!
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Tine73
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Re: Ok - Here are some camera tips...
THANKS!!!!!!
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