Remember
May 31, 2010
On this Memorial Day my son will be flying back from Liberia, Africa to return to his home in Toledo before flying out to the Middle East later in the week. He is in the Air Force Reserves after serving 4 years on active duty maintaining giant USAF C5 aircraft in California.
While not on active duty at the moment, I think often of when he will go back on active duty, which in turn reminds me to think – especially today – of the young men and women who are serving in two wars, and of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice that we may be able to live in safety and enjoy our families, particularly our children.
Remember those who gave their all that we might be free to celebrate their sacrifices today.
Arlington National Cemetery
Remember, keep taking lots and lots of photographs of your kids. You will be glad you did!
Betty Muscott, Child Photographer
Time Is Running Out
March 19, 2010
As I have mentioned in previous posts Canvas on Demand has a special running this month where they will give you an additional 12% discount during the month of March, 2010, by using the coupon code “CODAFFNEWS0310″. Just enter the code when you go through checkout.
Over the years I have collected a number of these photos on canvas as I have found photographs I feel are exceptional and show the true essence of the child I am photographing. Whether simple canvases with wrapped edges, or framed like a normal painting, these prints on canvas create items with which you can decorate your home with a personal touch.
Your Photos On Canvas
One thing I have experienced is that “empty nest” feeling as each of our children, one after the other, leave home for college or work never to return on a permanent basis. As I work and relax in our home I can look around and see images I have taken printed on canvas which evoke a feeling of peacefulness and contentment.
Many times I have been glad that I took the time to get so many photographs, and that I had them printed on canvas. These canvas prints make decorating your home and their rooms not only easy, but personal and attractive. In addition, they can become family treasures to be passed down from generation to generation.
I encourage you to use the coupon code CODAFFNEWS0310 today and have one of your very best photographs printed on canvas.
Remember, keep taking lots and lots of photographs of your kids. You will be glad you did!
Betty Muscott, Child Photographer
Turn Your Photos Into Art
March 15, 2010
Well, last week we were working on taking photographs of our toddlers and preschool children, and by now we have a number of great shots, right? Following along and taking a lot of pictures has given us a number to look through, evaluate and decide which are “keepers”.
The kids are growing up so quickly, changing almost daily, and almost as soon as we turn around they are into something new, or have changed in some way we can’t quite put our finger on, but we know they are not the same as they were yesterday.
As we look through our folder full of photographs we notice that one or two really stand out. It was framed just right, the color was brilliant, they looked healthy and happy and we got a wonderful photograph that captured the essence of our child.
So, what now?
Toddler At The Beach
For example, look at the photograph on the right of a toddler at the beach which has been printed on canvas and then framed to be hung in the child’s room. Imagine how safe and secure this child will be with your photo on canvas and prominently displayed for all to see! Imagine, decorating your child’s room with a photograph you took printed on canvas to look just like a painting!
Baby and Sister Photo Printed on Canvas
Once they leave home you will have a work of art, your art, hanging at home to remind you of when they were growing up. Years later you may decide to give the canvas to them, creating a family heritage from your photographs! They will remember and thank you forever.
And until the end of March 2010 you can use the code “CODAFFNEWS0310″ to save 12% when you order online, so don’t delay, get your best photograph printed on canvas today!
Remember, keep taking lots and lots of photographs of your kids. You will be glad you did!
Betty Muscott, Child Photographer
Display Baby On Canvas
March 10, 2010
OK, we have talked about how to photograph your baby. We explored the many stages of the babies development that present interesting opportunities to capture some really incredible images. The rapid changes in your baby have been noted, and a sense of urgency instilled to make sure you take photographs of your baby often.
There is perhaps no better time in the life of your child to capture photos that will be treasured by parents, grand parents, siblings and even the child themselves throughout their lives. Many of these images will be passed down from generation to generation, so making sure they last should be a priority.
Over the years I have taken thousands of photographs, and somewhere amongst all of them have been photos that just leaped out at me, screaming to be enlarged and displayed in one form or another. Throughout our home you will find photographs of our children and grand children displayed in frames, on posters and even printed on canvas.
Photo Of Sleeping Baby On Canvas
For example, look at the image on the right of a sleeping baby printed on canvas with wrapped edges. It can be hung on a wall just as is, and instead of decorating your home or babies room with someone else’s art work, why not decorate with your very own art work created from your efforts at photography? You have some great photos of your baby, why not share your baby’s photo on canvas? Use Coupon Code: CODAFFNEWS0310 for an additional 12% off of your canvas print! Trust me, you will be glad you did.
Baby & Sister Framed Photo On Canvas
What a great way to decorate your child’s room. This kind of photo printed on canvas can create a personal, welcoming and peaceful addition to their room making your child feel safer, loved and confident.
It also becomes an heirloom which can be passed down when your child has children of their own and want to tell them about their life and history. Beautiful photographs taken by yourself, printed on canvas and displayed throughout your home can reinforce family solidarity and create a welcoming warmth that will last forever.
To learn more about how to accomplish this you can find the answers to frequently asked questions right here! Use Coupon Code: CODAFFNEWS0310 for an additional 12% off of your canvas print!
Remember, keep taking lots and lots of photographs of your kids. You will be glad you did!
Betty Muscott, Child Photographer
Make a Photo Book and Share Your Pictures Online
December 31, 2009
Looking back over the year that has gone by, I’m sure you have many memories of milestones in your children’s lives, and in your own. You probably have photos of many of those special times, but have you put them into an album yet, to share with the whole family, so that the year is documented before it fades from your memory? If sticking prints into a traditional album seems too much like hard work, why not create an album, and share your pictures at the same time, online.
Sharing pictures online is free with many photo-sharing sites as long as you place one order per year with them. This could be for some straightforward prints, or for a complete photo book – a printed album that you have laid out yourself, with text and captions and whatever else you want to include. The theme and layout is up to you. All you have to do is to upload your photos to the site and work with them within the photo book interface.
The great thing about making photo books online is that you can see how your photos look together without having to print them out first. You can look at alternative page layouts, change your mind, replace a picture and play with all your favorite pictures for as long as you like until you have your book just right, before you have it printed. Some pages can have just one full-size photo taking up the whole page, others can have a selection of small thumbnails, so it is easy to put together a varied and interesting album to tell the story of your year,
Even better you can e-mail an invitation to selected friends and family to view your photo book online, so they can look through your photos easily and if they want to they can order themselves a printed copy. The photo books are printed on good quality paper, just like a glossy coffee table book, so look really professional too.
If it is taking you too long to put together your photo book, you can always invite your friends and family to look through your photos anyway by sharing your online album with them via e-mail. And as long as you order a few prints once a year, your photos can stay securely stored on the site until you next have time to work on your photo book.
Mum and Photographer
Fun Photo Gifts
December 30, 2009
Are you looking for a Photo Gift that is different? I was shopping for a present for my Mother-in-Law, when I remembered that she had said that she does not have pictures of my sons. Since she lives in another state, I email her pictures to keep up with my sons’ lives. She is not the type of person to print the pictures or upload them to a photo site. I thought a photo gift that shows my sons’ past year would be an excellent idea. I came across a variety of gifts that are fun and useful at the same time.
Home and Office
Looking for a photo gift that is portable? You do not have to settle for a commuter mug; create a skin for a cell phone, camera, PDA, MP3 player, or laptop. This is one way to personalize your electronic device. The stationary department has a large selection to choose from, expand your mind from the photo holiday cards. Use personalized note cards, postcards, stamps, stickers, note pads and notebooks with your favorite photos. Do you want to give a gift that will help organize the office? Purchase a clipboard, desk organizer, clock or mouse pad that has the photo of your choice incorporated in the design. Placemats, trivets, aprons, serving trays, coasters and cutting boards with photos make perfect gifts for people who love to entertain in their home. Blankets, digital photo frames, plaques, photo posters, and photos on canvas are a wonderful way to decorate your home.
Personal Gifts
Ladies always enjoy receiving jewelry; make hers extra special with a photo displayed in the jewelry. Your favorite photos can be placed on t-shirts, boxers, ties and scarves ready to be given as a gift to be remembered. Photo puzzles and playing cards are fabulous gifts for all ages to receive. Most young children enjoy seeing themselves in pictures or their names mentioned in stories. Imagine their delight when there is a whole book with their picture as the main character. This will quickly become their favorite book and one you will treasure for years to come. Are pets a considerable part of the family? You can personalize their collar, leash or food bowl with a picture of themselves or you.
Several of the gifts I mentioned below allow for multiple pictures to be placed on the gift. Some offer the ability for your picture to be placed in a tile design, so the same picture is displayed multiple times on the gift. Since there are so many items that your photos can be placed on, you should have no trouble finding a very personalized gift for everyone on your list.
Take Time At Christmas To Share Photos Online For Free
December 22, 2009
The days are flying by and there’s still so much to do to get ready for Christmas Day, so why add anything more to the to do list? Some families manage to be together at Christmas, but more often these days we find ourselves at opposite ends of the country, or even in different countries, to parents and siblings. Sharing the joy of Christmas with them is easy if you take lots of photos throughout the day and even easier if you can share those photos online for free.
If you’ve never used a photo sharing service before it may seem too much to ask to figure out how it works, when there is so much else that needs doing right now. If you have even a few minutes spare though, take the time to sign up for an online photo sharing service and you’ll see how simple it all is to use. As long as you have a fast internet connection, your photos will upload to the service easily and you can e-mail a link to family and friends far away, so that they can view all your favorite photos of Christmas Day.
With this service you don’t have to re-size the photos as you would if you e-mailed them and you can include far more than your would in an e-mail, so you can show all the fun moments from the day: your kids opening their stockings with eager anticipation; the baby crawling under the Christmas tree to sit in a box amid the wrapping paper; each child opening the gift sent by grandparents who can’t be with you; the kids wearing a special new outfit; or just helping get Christmas dinner ready.
It is simple for your family to view the photos too, even if they aren’t very internet savvy. You can e-mail them a direct link to access your photo album and they can view the photos at their own pace and even order prints of them if they wish.
Start sharing photos online and it will become a simple and easy way to keep the rest of your family in touch with your children’s lives however far away they are. And it’s a great way to encourage yourself to take more photos of your children as often as you can. When you have an appreciative audience of grandparents and fond aunts and uncles viewing regularly, there’s even more reason to get out your camera and document the fun times and the everyday moments, which pass so quickly unless you catch them on camera.
Mum and Photographer
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