photo tip on the MM blog . . .

i was asked to share a photo tip over on the MM blog for today. took me forever to decide on one ... but finally came up with what i thought was a fun one. it's something i do all the time lately. you can read more about it HERE.

i thought i would share a few more photos here with the same idea.

i know, i've shared this one before. but it's one of my favorites of nikolas ... so i have to share it again!

i might have shared this one of miranda too ... but i still think it's adorable. all those pretties hanging from her neck ... and her blanket that was never too far away.

not a great composition or anything ... but then again, i wasn't looking when i took this. and i really like it. because she's hanging on my leg and reaching up for the camera ... and she looks so excited ... like she really thinks she can get it!

took this one of nikolas yesterday ... while standing on the table again. and his eyes ... love them! and yes, he really is THAT cute! i drive him crazy ... because i squeeze and hug on him every time he walks by!

nikolas and his sippy cup. each kid gets their own color cup here ... and that's the one they use all the time. unless they steal from one another ... which happens ALL the time. and he always tips his head way back when he drinks ... so it actually makes more sense to take the photo from above him.

this technically doesn't look like an "from-up-above" photo. but i WAS standing on the table ... and i WAS looking down. so that counts, right? plus, she actually looked at the camera for once without me even asking.

i thought this one of haley was cute. i found her admiring herself in this pooh-bear mirror. and i didn't want to distract her by trying to take her picture. so i casually walked by with my camera in the air (not looking of course) ... and this is what i got. not bad. and notice her pretty fingernails? her aunt amy painted them for her this weekend. well, one finger didn't have the polish on anymore. so haley kept finding play phones and calling amy ... and saying "amy fix" while holding up her one finger right in front of her face (as if amy could see her). so cute!

and just know one thing. if you decide to go around and stand on tables trying to get some photos of your toddlers ... chances are pretty good that the toddlers will decide to imitate you. lol! i'm confusing the poor kids ... because i'm always telling them NOT to climb on the furniture! and yet laura? she can do whatever the heck she wants ... as long as she gets a few good shots! lol! those are my sock-covered feet (i HAVE to wear socks in the house ... just one of my quirks) ... and nikolas trying to get up there with me. unfortunately for him ... his legs are just a little too short!

Comments

[wendy sue]

Cute, cute, cute photos! Love the tip too. I do this on occasion, but now I want to do it more!! (oh, and I'm with you -- I ALWAYS wear socks...even to bed when it's hot outside...gotta have my socks!!) :o)

[Sasha]

Girl lovin the tip .. as I am always searchin haha .. love it..

[Sara Rossi]

CUTE pics (of course)! I love how GREAT the pics came out considering you weren't aiming!! Of to the MM blog to check it out!

[Alicia King]

these are all great shots Laura! beautiful kids you get to watch!

[lisa]

Love these photos Laura! Especially the final one! I wear socks ALWAYS too! That last photo is priceless!

[Mary]

This is the perfect tip for me and I love all the inspiring photos!

[Carla]

Love these pics! And great tips!! All your babies have gorgeous eyes!! I think I have the same coffee table as you too. LOL! I'm the same way with socks and they gotta be thin and short-year round!

[Lynn G]

Adorable pics and great tips! I've been doing this a lot lately as well. I love that look from above - makes their eyes just open right up for the camera! :)

[Krista Lund]

great tip, laura :) tfs.
what do you do to edit your pics?

[Kathy]

Laura what great tips. I am finally going to see my granddaughter this weekenkend and will keep these in mind. Don't think I will be climbing on the table but my husband might do it for me. Thanks. Great photos!

[Kathy]

yike, I hit post before I checked typos!

[doris]

love all your great examples. that last one is my fave. white socks and a bad example. classic. :D

[Brenda Hurd]

super fantastic photos - i love how it looks like thier eyes are just glowing - beautiful - that is too funny because i HAVE to wear socks too!

[Sasha Farina]

you always take great shots of the kids, Laura!~

[Leslie]

Too cute and what a fun new perspective to try. Love the last pic for N trying to copy you - lol!!