Sleep tight
I love my children … but just a little more when they are sleeping. So when they are asleep, I’m not normally looking to take their photo. If I’m honest, its my time for lounging on the couch often...
View ArticleFirst up (another four tips to come this week!)
Firstly, if you are popping over from A Little Bird, then a big welcome to you. We hope you love being a part of our community! If you are one of our regulars, thanks for stopping by again … we do this...
View ArticleWant to capture a great kids photo? Think mini-shoot.
This month I wanted to frame a photo of my youngest child to display in our living room. I wanted something current and a photo that reflected “her”. If you find yourself in this type of situation I...
View ArticleOn the 1st day of Christmas …
We can barely believe it but Christmas is upon us! Such an exciting time of the year and a special time to take photos of your children because their eyes just seem to be sparkling with joy just a...
View ArticleOn the 12th day of Christmas …
Wait until dark and let your Christmas lights sparkle! Christmas trees are lovely during the day but are at their absolute best when they are twinkling at night. I’m going to ask for a little leeway on...
View ArticleTowards the light
Remember how I said I was going to take monthly photos of my wee girl for a “first year” album … well, can you believe we are three quarters of the way there! This month with school hoidays in full...
View ArticleWhat inspires you to pick up your camera??
I am sure that many of us have a common answer to the question: “What inspires you to pick up your camera?” Our kids, of course! This is Mum the Photographer and the simple fact you are even reading...
View ArticleWhen it all goes to tears ….
I don’t often take “styled and posed” photos with my kids … but you can guarantee when I do there is always tears (often from me!). The best thing about being a “Mum the Photographer” is that you can...
View ArticleMy Mother’s Day Gift
Remember how I had a plan to be in photos with my children this year by having one on each of their birthdays’ … does one out of three count? Not really does it! So last week I wrote a note to my three...
View ArticleGolden light
Of course you will have heard us (and everyone else!) say that the late afternoon light is beautiful for taking photos in and I used to do it all the time. But I can’t remember the last time I took my...
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