Mom's Little Book of Photo Tips

by Bearnson, Lisa; McGowan, Siobhan

• ISBN13: 9781929180127
• ISBN10: 1929180128
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Provides amateur photographers tips on taking better photographs of the family, especially children, in portraits, candid photographs, group shots, using props, and outdoors

Table of Contents

Your Beautiful, Children Portraits	p. 6
Asleep on a Shoulder	p. 8
A Roll of Black and White Film	p. 9
Use Natural Light	p. 10
Stand Directly Above	p. 11
Big and Little	p. 12
Asleep on the Job	p. 13
Strollers Are Where We Live	p. 14
Flash in the Bath	p. 15
The Developmental Stages	p. 16
Shoot Upward	p. 17
Shoot Downward	p. 18
Shoot from Behind	p. 19
Surround Their Faces	p. 20
Off with Their Shoes	p. 21
Use Your Furniture	p. 22
Use the Mirror	p. 23
Shoot into a Sunset	p. 24
Use Available Light	p. 25
Sidelighting	p. 26
Backlighting	p. 27
Notice a Shadow	p. 28
A Photo in the Car	p. 29
The Profile Portrait	p. 30
The Off-Center Portrait	p. 31
Cuddle Shots	p. 32
Tummy Shots	p. 33
Double-Decker and Topsy-Turvy	p. 34
Hide-and-Seek behind the Trees	p. 35
Special Things In Your Photos Props	p. 36
Look for a Frame	p. 38
Kids at Work	p. 39
Snap the Silly Times	p. 40
Studio Techniques at Home	p. 41
Yummy Props	p. 42
Easter Egg Ideas	p. 43
The Great Pumpkin	p. 44
In the Land of Grown-Ups	p. 46
The First Day of School	p. 47
Pool Gear	p. 48
Pillows and Coverlets	p. 49
Say It with Flowers	p. 50
A Little Bit of Red	p. 52
A Whole Lot of Yellow	p. 53
Stripes, Checks and Polka Dots	p. 54
A Day in the Life of Your Child Candid Photos	p. 56
Keep on Shooting	p. 58
Capture Genuine Interest	p. 59
Document a Pastime	p. 60
Show Interaction	p. 61
Spontaneous Outbursts	p. 62
Taking It Seriously	p. 63
Telling Details	p. 64
Good Night	p. 65
Fun and Games in the Great Outdoors	p. 66
A Swirl of Leaves	p. 68
Use Dappled Light	p. 69
Get in the Water	p. 70
Look for a Curve	p. 71
Kids in Hats	p. 72
Projects with Dad	p. 73
Silhouettes	p. 74
Photos of Motion	p. 75
Sports Action	p. 76
Young Scientists at Work	p. 77
Let It Snow	p. 78
Strong Solid Backgrounds	p. 79
Neutral Backgrounds	p. 80
At One with Nature	p. 81
Exploring Nature	p. 82
The Romantic Landscape	p. 83
Gather Together Group Photos	p. 84
All Together Now	p. 86
A Great Big Hug	p. 88
A Tiny Kiss	p. 89
Dress Them Alike	p. 90
Dress Them Different	p. 91
Where You Are in the World	p. 92
Look for a Triangle	p. 93
A Jumble of Cousins	p. 94
Index	p. 95
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