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3 Cute Ways to Pose in your engagement photos
Romantic and Fun poses for couples.
Three Cute Ways to Pose in your couples photos.
Perfect for Engagement, these three easy, go-to poses are:
- 1. Walk away from camera hand in hand
- 2. Kissing! Kiss in bokeh, holding hands with the engagement ring in focus
- 3. Simply smiling or laughing together as she puts her ring hand on his chest.
Lifestyle Photography at Home PART 4 AROUND THE HOME | photos moms and dads can take
This is part four in a series of HOW TO TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR KIDS.
If you’re new, start here: PART 1.
Document your life. Part 4
When Families look back at photographs and memories from years past, there is a much richer story to the little details than there is when you see a picture of everyone dressed pristinely with smiles directed at the camera. Those are lovely images. But what makes a memory come back is when you can see the details. I’m adding a few more examples into each post I’m doing in this series, to try to help families. Help a mom or a dad capture the ordinary, everyday moments.
The details make a memory come to life.
The chubby little fingers. Scrawny legs. Summer scratches on their summer knees. Remembering the smells and sounds of those days… that’s what we want. When you document your every day life, you’re going to capture those memories clearer! Keep snapping pictures of the little things.
PART ONE In the first post, I shared with you some photos from the couch of the elusive toddler NAPTIME.
PART TWO Then I shared with you a NATURE WALK WITH THE KIDS where we hiked out and found some raspberries.
TODAY, I will share with you some examples of how you can capture their stage of life by what they are doing around the house. There are chores, interests and activities that are worth remembering!
Document your Life, Part 4. Ordinary Moments around the house.
When you think of your daily routine, you might not see the beauty in those ordinary moments… but when when look back on pictures, we look to see what car we had then, how red the walls were before the reno, and what the house looked like before… We are looking for the things you wouldn’t necessarily think about. Get a fuzzy-haired morning in PJs picture.
Get routines like brushing teeth, sweeping, tidy beds, reading books (The favorite books in a stack or on the nightstand would be a good one to capture for Part 3: The Things)!
Take pictures of kids doing their daily things, and, photographing it at their level.
Images of the games they play, the bags they pack, the places they go…
AND Lastly, remember to JUST take the picture.
Lifestyle Photography at Home PART 3 THE KIDS TOYS AND THINGS | photos moms and dads can take
Document your life. Part 3
When Families look back at photographs and memories from years past, there is a much richer story to the little details than there is when you see a picture of everyone dressed pristinely with smiles directed at the camera. Those a lovely images. But what makes a memory come back is when you can see the details. I’m adding a little more examples into each post I’m doing in this series, to try to help families. Help a mom or a dad capture the ordinary, everyday moments.
The details make a memory come to life.
The chubby little fingers. Scrawny legs. Summer scratches on their summer knees. Remembering the smells and sounds of those days… that’s what we want. When you document your every day life, you’re going to capture those memories clearer! Keep snapping pictures of the little things.
PART ONE In the Last post, I shared with you some photos from the couch of the elusive toddler NAPTIME.
PART THREE TODAY, I am going to share with you some photos and ideas of ways you can capture their actual things.
DOCUMENT THEIR ACTUAL THINGS
Taking pictures of their Toys, Baskets, Shoes, or whatever it is that will someday remind you of these days. You’ll want to find ways to remind
Look for things they hold or wear… The snakes the catch. The crocs they live in. The fruit snacks they ask for every day. The paw patrol. The Lego. The popsicles and around here: freezees! The goggles. The little things… That’s what you can focus on for this piece of documentation!
Remember, Capture it as it is.
Don’t get caught up trying to make it look different than it is. Sure, you can tidy up, or pick the angle and the composition to simplify it, but any picture taken will be better than none!
So, whatever you do to document the little years, just document it. It’s fast, fleeting and so full of beauty and learning! And remember, even something as simple as the couch, a walk outside or sneaking into to their bedroom when they don’t see you coming do a wonderful job canning those memories up for you to enjoy again and again!
Be sure to check out the other posts in the series DOCUMENTING LIFE, Pictures parents can take!
PART ONE In the first post, I shared with you some photos from the couch of the elusive toddler NAPTIME.
Lifestyle Photography at Home PART 1 NAPTIME | photos moms and dads can take
HOW-TO Take Pictures of your kids when they’re not looking.
Document your life. Part 1
When Families look back at photographs and memories from years past, there is a much richer story to the little details than there is when you see a picture of everyone dressed pristinely with smiles directed at the camera. Those a lovely images. But what makes a memory come back is when you can see the details.
The details make a memory come to life.
The chubby little fingers. Scrawny legs. Summer scratches on their summer knees. Remembering the smells and sounds of those days… that’s what we want. When you document your every day life, you’re going to capture those memories clearer! Keep snapping pictures of the little things.
Today, I’m sharing with you the elusive toddler NAPTIME.
Naptime on the couch. With life going on around him, this three year old brings us back to the days of snuggles, whines, and running fast to keep up with his older siblings. I will remember those dirty bare feet pedaling in fast circles to keep up with the boys. I will remember those sticky cheeks, sweetened with jelly from his earlier snack of toast. I will remember the little years and the treasure it is.
Capture it as it is.
Don’t get caught up trying to make it look different than it is. Sure, you can pick up a dirty tissue or stray items out of the scene to simplify it, but any picture will be better than none!
So, whatever you do to document the little years, just document it. It’s fast, fleeting and so full of beauty and learning! And remember, even something as simple as naptime does a wonderful job canning that up for you!
Take notice of the little details around you that you don’t want to forget. Balled up fists, fluttering eyes, and sandy hair. Document your life, capturing the details of the little years. Moms and Dads can take these pictures!
This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Be sure to check out the others in this Document Life series with examples of how to take pictures of your kids when they aren’t looking!
PART ONE In the first post, I shared with you some photos from the couch of the elusive toddler NAPTIME.
Family at the Cabin | Pennington MN Kitchi Lake Cass Lake Family Portraits Up North
This rainy day photo shoot was fun. The whole family isn’t all together often, so getting pictures while they’re at the lake is a great idea! They stayed at and fished from Bliss Point Resort. This was my first time seeing and visiting the resort; it was so nice! Very peaceful and quaint. Their docks were super! You can rent cabins or stay in your camper. This lake connects to Cass Lake, so this family mentioned boating over to Star Island for the day, too.
How Fun! Great fishing 🙂
Next time you’re all together, consider hiring a photographer to capture some of your time. I hope you don’t forget these fun summer memories!
Lifestyle Family Photography | Hello Storyteller Cass Lake MN Bemidji Minnesota Walker MN Photographer
Summer knees. 
Puddle Jumping.
Rain Catching.
Dragon slaying.
Newborn Photographer Minnesota | Cass Lake Bemidji Newborn Baby Lifestyle Portraits
Hello baby sister! Let’s tell your story!
Not everyone is born at the beginning of a worldwide scare of a Pandemic. But, you, baby… You were, and you did it so well!
All Images copyright Amy Kastenbauer, dba Amy Kate Photography. I am a storyteller, and would love to help you tell your story. Family sessions, newborn, portraits… those are all made beautiful with a photo-journaling nature.
Loving the Little Years | Lifestyle Photographer in Cass Lake, MN
Looking closely at the details our Creator used in designing my child. He is incredible.
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