With the Holiday Season upon us, cameras are out in full force to capture all the wonder and magic of children at Christmas. To unsure you get the most out of your holiday images here are a few tips:

1. Charge your Batteries!

The worst thing is when you go to take a photo and your battery is dead. Be prepared and make sure your camera is charged and your SD Card is empty so you don't miss out on the excitement.

2. First Expressions

Stand by the tree when your kids come around the corner. That first expression of excitement in seeing what Santa brought them is always the best one.

3. Keep on Clicking

Keep you finger ready and keep on clicking. Getting 2 or three photos of the stages of your child opening a present and finding out what's inside tells a story and is more special than just a snapshot. Getting on the floor with them while you do this adds a great perspective!

4. Start the Night Before

Take photos of the tree, special ornaments, Santa's cookies and milk, your children sleeping, the stockings on the mantle...the little details adds to your story.

The Last an MOST Important Tip

5. Put Down your Camera!

Once you have a few photos, put down your camera and enjoy the moment with you family.

Happy Holidays!

~CrystalB

Summertime......aaaahhhhh. Love it.

Sunshine & bare feet in the grass.

Lemonade & coconutty smelling suntan lotion.

Sandy toes & little giggles.

Warm nights & smores by the fire....

Summer is my favorite time of year.

Let's make your Summer memorable!

Here are 2 Tips for taking photos of your little ones in the bright sunshine of summer:

1) Find Some Shade: Shooting in bright light is tricky, it creates dark, harsh shadows and squinty eyes. Finding a shady spot will eliminate those problems and take you photos from this:

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to this:

2) Shoot into the Sun: When shade becomes elusive, try shooting into the light. Face the sun and have your child face you with their back to the light. Doing this will avoid those squinty eyes and you may even get a great sunflare effect like this:

Our Summer is so short, get out there and enjoy that sun!

~CrystalB

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P.P.P.S. Can you tell that the model was totally not interested in helping his mommy with this? Hahaha :)