1. Go to bed at the same time.
Do you remember when you were just beginning your life as a married couple when you could not wait to go to bed with each other and resent the time when you have to get up in the morning for work?  Happy couples make time to be able to go to bed at the same time, even if the other would have to get up later to finish other tasks while the other sleeps.  The important point is that they make it a point to be able to have time for intimacy or just to talk before they call it a day.

2. Cultivate common interests.
After the passion settles down, it’s common to realize that you have few interests in common. But don’t minimize the importance of activities you can do together that you both enjoy. If common interests are not present, happy couples develop them. At the same time, be sure to cultivate interests of your own; this will make you more interesting to your mate and prevent you from appearing too dependent.

3. Walk hand in hand or side by side.
Rather than one partner lagging or dragging behind the other, happy couples walk comfortably hand in hand or side by side. They know it’s more important to be with their partner than to see the sights along the way.

4. Make trust and forgiveness your default mode.
If and when they have a disagreement or argument, and if they can’t resolve it, happy couples default to trusting and forgiving rather than distrusting and begrudging.

5. Focus more on what your partner does right than what he or she does wrong.
If you look for things your partner does wrong, you can always find something. If you look for what he or she does right, you can always find something, too. It all depends on what you want to look for. Happy couples accentuate the positive.

6. Hug each other as soon as you see each other after work.
Our skin has a memory of “good touch” (loved), “bad touch” (abused) and “no touch” (neglected). Couples who say hello with a hug keep their skin bathed in the “good touch,” which can inoculate your spirit against anonymity in the world.

7. Say “I love you” and “Have a good day” every morning.
This is a great way to buy some patience and tolerance as each partner sets out each day to battle traffic jams, long lines and other annoyances.

8. Say “Good night” every night, regardless of how you feel.
This tells your partner that, regardless of how upset you are with him or her, you still want to be in the relationship. It says that what you and your partner have is bigger than any single upsetting incident.

9. Do a “weather” check during the day.
Call your partner at home or at work to see how his or her day is going. This is a great way to adjust expectations so that you’re more in sync when you connect after work. For instance, if your partner is having an awful day, it might be unreasonable to expect him or her to be enthusiastic about something good that happened to you.

10. Be proud to be seen with your partner.
Happy couples are pleased to be seen together and are often in some kind of affectionate contact — hand on hand or hand on shoulder or knee or back of neck. They are not showing off but rather just saying that they belong with each other.

Happy couples have different habits than unhappy couples. A habit is a discrete behavior that you do automatically and that takes little effort to maintain. It takes 21 days of daily repetition of a new a behavior to become a habit. So select one of the behaviors in the list above to do for 21 days and voila, it will become a habit…and make you happier as a couple. And if you fall off the wagon, don’t despair, just apologize to your partner, ask their forgiveness and recommit yourself to getting back in the habit.

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The common mistake parents that they buy their kids a digital camera that has been designed for the use of children and then they leave the child to do whatever he wants with it.  The chances that the camera will just become a part of the toy collection increases and the true purpose of the camera and the child’s creativity in taking photographs remains untapped.  Taking it on the other hand of the spectrum, a few insights that could convey support from a parent no matter how limited their ideas about photography, could spark a child’s lifelong interest in the art and jumpstart the creativity that may arise from the child’s photgraphy experience.
If you are really interested in starting your little tot into photography, the most basic thing that needs to be done it to get rid of your personal misgivings.  No matter how unskilled you are with regard to taking photographs or you do not even own a camera, it does not matter!  All you need is a digital camera designed for children.  There are a variety if designs that suit your child’s age.  For ages 3 to 7, there are many reasonably priced models that are designed for the use of kids.  If your child is older, a basic point and shoot camera will do just fine.  Kid friendly digital cameras can be found online or you can find them in your favorite children’s stores.  Remember, you don’t have to be a photography expert in order to teach your kids the basics.  All you need is to do some research and be able to handle the lessons you are about to share with them with confidence.

Are you able to operate an on-off switch? Can you figure out which end of camera to look through? Can you hold a camera without going ballistic? Can you figure out which button to press to take a picture? (Hint: kids’ digital cameras usually have a big colorful one on top or in front.)

If you answered yes to these questions, congratulations! You’re qualified to introduce a child to the fun and joy of a children’s digital camera.

The next thing you need to do is remember to have fun. Just being around a wide-eyed child as they take their first pictures should make that real easy.

After you give your child their camera, just let them have fun. They’ll be excited and want to snap away. You may have to put your heads together to figure out the basics like turning the camera on, and pressing the shutter button. But then relax and let them start taking pictures. It’s not even important that they hold it up to look through the viewfinder if you get a kids digital camera with an LCD screen.

Here’s a tip. Do you like pictures of smiling people? When a child takes a picture of adults it’s almost guaranteed to prompt big smiles as they delight in having their picture taken by the little one as much as he or she enjoys taking the pictures. Point out to your child that if they ask people to smile, your friends and family will likely smile big and laugh for the budding photographer. Kids get the best pictures!

When you view the first pictures together (most children’s digital cameras have screens to view the results), your child may be excited with the results or there may be some disappointed. In either event, a little bit of praise and “congratulations on taking your first pictures” will set the stage for good times that follow.

Along with praise, you can make simple suggestions for doing things a little differently the next time such as reminding to hold the camera steady by saying “READY–STEADY–1, 2, 3,” or “try getting a little closer (or further away),” or “lets’ go outside where the light is better.” The important thing is to focus on one skill at a time and don’t rush it. Tomorrow is another day.

One last recommendation. Give your internal art critic a vacation and share in your child’s enthusiasm and joy. The camera will give you the opportunity to see the world through your child’s eyes–and that is priceless.

Follow these simple guidelines and your child will be off to a great start with his or her children’s digital camera.

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The first thing you must do to prepare for your baby’s Baptism/Christening is to decide if you will have a religious or secular (non-religious) ceremony. Once you have chosen which type of ceremony you would like to do, you will then need to select a date and contact your church.

You will need to meet with your minister, priest, or clergyman to discuss the details of the event. Will it be held at the church, your home, garden, or another location? Find out about the guidelines for the ceremony, will it be something that is performed during a regular Sunday service or is it something that is done on a separate day and time that you need to schedule. If your church requires it, you may have to take special classes before the Baptism/Christening takes place.

Don’t forget to ask questions about the procedures you need to follow during the actual service, as well as the use of things like video and photography during the event. Finding out about these things ahead of time can be helpful when sending out invitations to your guests because you are able to make them aware of the rules they must follow during the ceremony, for example: no video cameras or flash allowed inside the church.

Once you have set your date and determined the information you will need to communicate it to your guests, it is time to send out invitations. It is best to begin looking for invitations about 1 month before the ceremony. You will need time to get them made up and to get them out to your guests. Guests should receive them at least two weeks prior to the big day. For many people, this will mean that you need to choose your invitations before the baby is born.

The most important part of the entire event will be selecting your baby’s Godparents, should you choose to have them. The Godparents will be the people who will take care of your child if something were to happen to you and your spouse, so making a hasty decision is not a good idea. Religiously speaking, they’re also responsible for directing your child in the customs of your religion.

Traditionally, in many religions, baby girls are given two Godmothers and one Godfather, and baby boys should have two Godfathers and one Godmother, but it’s really up to the parents to decide how many they want. You will also want to take into consideration how the chosen Godparents may handle the responsibility of becoming your child’s full-time guardian should the need arise. Once you have made the all important decision of choosing the Godparents, the rest of the event will be a breeze.

Traditionally, the Baptism/Christening gown that your baby will wear during the service would be a long white or cream gown, worn by both girls and boys. Many families will have a gown that has been passed to them from other generations, but if you do not have a gown you can choose to buy a vintage gown from an antique store, or purchase a new one. If you are not sure about having your baby boy wear a gown, do not be concerned, in recent years it has become quite common for baby boys to wear formal short suits or a formal white shirt and pants. If you are planning to buy a new outfit, you may want to find out how to preserve it for use by future generations.

The actual service will only last for about 20 or 30 minutes, and then you may elect to hold a small reception afterwards. If you do plan to have a reception, you will need to decide where you’re going to have it because you may need to book the venue in advance if you want to use a restaurant or hall.

The food doesn’t need to be extravagant, it can be as simple as sandwiches, vegetable and fruit trays, and drinks, or you can choose to have a hot meal catered. If you’re going to do the food yourself, prepare as much as you can the night before and store it at your chosen venue and then talk to family members about helping you set everything up. If money is an issue, consider holding a potluck. You’re family and friends will be more then happy to bring their favorite dish and you can be sure that there will be plenty of food, without the added financial stress.

Whether opting for a reception or not, it is a good idea to pick up a small favor for your guests. These can be any small gift that your guests will appreciate, and can be given at either the ceremony, the reception, or both. Your guests will appreciate your etiquette and your thoughtfulness. In some communities, it is also common to give a small gift to the godparents.

Once your baby’s special day is complete, don’t forget to send thank-you cards or letters to all your guests to show your appreciation for coming to your child’s Baptism/Christening. For those family members and friends who were unable to attend the event, whether due to distance or other obligations, you may want to consider sending them a Baptism/Christening announcement as a way to share your day and provide them with a keepsake.

Since you are going to take baby pictures anyway, would you rather capture photographs that are spectacular rather tah just the ordinary photos that you get out of your day to day routine?

Like most parents and grandparents, you may probably be wondering why the pictures turn out to be just alright when your baby
looks absolutely adorable?

We get that same question a lot of times from parents who request us for a Baby Photography Session. The good news is, all it takes to improve the quality of your baby’s pictures is knowing how to take pictures and how to prepare your little one for it.

Before we get into some of the photography ideas, let’s discuss some of the key point about Baby Photography. The most important aspect is for you to be able to get to know your audience.

Set Your Expectations for the Baby Pictures
No matter how successful you have seen other babies go through their photography sessions, never expect the same behavior from your little one. Again, the principle here that you must remember is individual differences.

Never come into the photo session hoping or even believing that the little tot will stay still and pose for the camera just because you said so. You baby does not care if your are trying to get the most beautiful photo that you can brag off to your friends and co-workers. You can coerce, tempt them with food or shut down the college fund, but your little one would not even care about it.

If s/he doesn’t eant to pose for baby pictures… then it is not happening! Let’s face it… they don’y even have any idea what Baby Photography and posing for the camera is all about. Remember, a baby’s ability to “pose” and give you that elusive smile depends upon their mobility and strength and that translates into age.

0 to 3 months: They are like rag dolls. The only pose they can give you is by laying down except when they are held to maintain the desired pose.

3 to 6 months: Beginning to be able to hold their head up on their own. At this age, they can do very limited pose on their own so there is no point in slipping them into a costume and expecting them to pose as you desire.

6 to 9 months: can start to sit up on their own. You can hold a pose for them, but don’t expect them to stay still and maintain it.

Unless your camera is on a relatively fast shutter speed, don’t expect anything other than slightly blurred baby pictures. The key here is to be patient and to wait for the right opportunity to click and hopefully get the right photos.

9 to 12 months: Mom and Dad, you have just graduated to Baby Photography 102. Your little darling can now pull himself up and may be starting to walk.

18 Months: your maybe may have already started walking and the real challenge starts to set in.

No matter what your baby’s age may be and what kind of photos you want to achieve, it is of utmost importance to be able to preserve the memories. After all, you child will pass this way just once and you would not want to miss out on the chance of capturing those special memories.

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If the person you are shopping for is someone who reports for work in a coat and tie, then you could probably consider a pair of photo cufflinks as an any occassion gift.  A photo cufflink is designed to be able to hold a mini picture on its face.  It could be considered as an accessory to the person’s outfit.  Though this may sound like an outrageous idea, the recipient may in the end thank you for it and very well appreciate the effort you have put into the gift.

Photo cufflinks are a very versatile gift that can be given out on any ocassion.  For weddings, it has been a custom for the groom to provide his best man and the groomsmen the cufflinks they will be wearing on his wedding day.  He can give them photo cufflinks that has a picture of the bride and grrom on them as well as the date of the wedding.  This would make a very unique wedding keepsake that can be reused by the recipient after the wedding.

These cufflinks can hold any picture of your choice.  This is a very literal way of embodying the phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve.”  As it is never considered improper, inappropriate or out of style, cufflinks can be given out as gifts for any ocassion.  It is like a photo album that you can carry anywhere on your sleeve.

The pictures that can be used does not have to be strictly that of your family.  Imagination is the key and you can have anything from the places you have travelled to or that mantra you have always held on to during the trying times.

Photo cufflinks are very versatile gifts that anyone you give them to will certainly enjoy and appreciate.  Try them out and see for yourself.

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2.  Photo Baptism Bookmarks – they can be printed out in photo paper or any other decorative means that you can think of.  These bookmarks can be distributed to each of the guests or only to close family and friends who will be attending the ceremony.  This will make a very wonderful memorabilia of your child’s special day.

3.  Photo Baptism Favors – these are available on a variety of products.  This could be a photo magnet, photo frame, candles, key rings, mugs or just about anything that photos can be printed on.  Your local photo shop have these products available for you to choose from.

4.  Sweet Treats – this is another good choice for photo christening favors and some local manufacturers can do this for you. Choices range from having photo candy bar wrappers personalized or chocolates that have your baby’s picture printed on it using tasteless food color.

5.  Photo Baptism Centerpieces – with a dash of creativity and lots of imagination, this could be a very wonderful photo keepsake that you can place on the reception table.  You can find stuffed toys or animals and have each of them hold a small frame containing your baby’s photo.  You can also look for ceramic items that already have a frame with them and you can just slip the picture in.

6.  Photo Flower Pot – you can have flower pots spray painted in any color of your choice.  You can either fill it with styrofoam and then with a heavy gauge craft wire, you can create a mini tree.  The tiny photos that you hang in them will serve as the leaves.  To make it easier, you can buy those plastic plants and decorate them with your baby’s photos.  This will also make a very handy conversational item.

7.  Photo Scrap Book – your baby is way too young to even have traces of memory about this day when he grows up.  A good way to document it is to take lots of photos of your baby with the guests, as well as spontaneous photos of everyone.  Have each guest write a message for your baby on a piece of paper that you can use later for your scrap book. 

It really does not take much effort to personalize your baby’s baptism with photos.  Your guests will even be thrilled to look around and interact with the other guests as they move from one photo to the other.  After all, this day is about your baby and his rite of passage into the faith.

As you can see, it doesn’t take much effort to personalize your baby’s baptism with photos. You can be sure your guests will appreciate and admire the pictures of your baby as they join in this joyful celebration. After all, it’s all about your little one and his christening day.

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Idea 1: Make a Flash Photo Album
One interesting photo project is to let the child create a personal photo journal.  Ask the child to hang on to the digital camera for a few days, snapping on anything that captures the object of his or her imagination.  At the end of the period, help him or her to upload the pictures to a computer, then add some good captions, funny quotes or even animated clip arts.

Idea 2: Create a Nice Photo Collage
Here’s a good project to undertake if your child likes digital scrapbooking.  Print out some nice, small format pictures, then stick them on to a large cardboard.

Another way to do this is to use the software called Photo Collage Studio.  This program allows you to turn your favorite photos into an artistic compilation with beautiful photo frame and mask effects, which you can do with the use of your computer.

Idea 3: What Could This Be?
Another interesting photo project is to snap a picture of a common, everyday object using a very odd angle or close up view.  Entrust the digital camera to the kids, then ask them to sniff out ordinary objects to take photos of.  Ask them to take the photos at weird, unusual, and other wordly angles. 

When they’re done, upload the pictures to the PC and start playing a guessing game.  Ask the kids to guess what subject is being photographed in each mystery photo.  You’ll be amazed at the answers you get.  Take a photo of a whole slew of such pictures and you will sure to get the kids preoccupied for quite a while.

There are many fun filled photo projects that you create for the kids.  Take note of some of these ideas the next time you’re cracking your brains and thinking about how to keep the children entertained.

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Tip #1
Photographing couples when they are sitting around chatting is a good way to get the natural side of anyone. Using your zoom from across a room with a fast aperture setting (sport setting) will help you fill the frame and separate them from their surroundings.

Tip #2
Kneeling down or standing on something higher than the couple and not putting them right in the middle of the frame is another idea. We like to call this the rule of thirds.

Tip #3
Costumes are always a good way to photograph couples who are looking for that not so normal photo session, Halloween Monsters, Easter Bunny’s and Mr. & Mrs. Santa are all good ways to brighten any wall.

Tip #4
Outdoor photos with couples holding hands around a tree or sitting on a boulder facing each other are other great ideas for couple photography.

Tip #5
Using Black and White film or setting your camera to take Black and White photos is another good tip. This allows you to be able to capture couples with a timeless look to them.

Tip #6
Lighting is particularly important since you don’t want the couple to cast shadows on each other (outside settings are usually the best for this.) Trying a morning or afternoon shot is usually a good way to get your desired lighting.

Tip # 7
If you need to use a flash, try to stand at least 2 or 3 feet away from the subjects so the flash isn’t too bright. Another tip is to put a tissue over the flash to soften the light.

Always make sure when focusing on your subject you get an equal amount of both faces in the frame. This technique brings out the best of both subjects.

If your couple is in an embrace usually a body and head shot with the subjects off center (rule of thirds again) makes for a great picture.

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The fact is, as families grow older, they tend to grow apart. Brothers and sisters who were once inseparable form families of their own, and don’t see each other nearly as much.

Now, that doesn’t mean they become complete strangers, but it does mean that distance starts to take its toll a bit – especially when a move far away is involved.

Of course, there are a lot of ways to keep in touch. Photo sharing is very popular right now, and will continue to be. But just emailing each other a bunch of photos from time to time just seems hollow when you were so close.

A quick and easy way to keep your connections alive

Try creating a digital photo album. There are a lot of people who are doing this right now, and having a great deal of fun with it. Here’s why:

When you share photos by sending them as an email attachment, it’s sort of like telling someone “Hi.” That’s nice, but it lacks depth and meaning.

But when you send someone a digital photo album, it’s more like you’re asking them to sit and have a conversation with you. What’s the difference? Well, with a digital photo album, you can arrange your pictures in a way that has meaning to whoever you’re sending it to.

Also, with a digital photo album, you can tell the story behind the photos. You can add quite a bit of text, if you like, or you can just include a short comment describing the photo. It’s entirely up to you.

Staying in touch with those you love is so rewarding

The point is to use the album as a way of connecting with the people you love in a new and exciting way. So if you’re brother now lives in Texas with his family and you live in Maine with yours, you can do more than just stay current. You can make sure that your families are in touch every step of the way.

Just think how much more fun the Holidays will be when you see each other. Also, more contact means you are more likely to get together more often.

And even if you don’t live far away from the people you love, a digital photo album is still a fantastic way to stay in touch. Take lots of photos at the next family party, upload them to a photo sharing site on the Internet and then create your album. Then, send it off to family and friends and ask them to make comments, or even add their own photos.

Do that once or twice, and you’ll start a new trend! Before you know it, everybody will be having fun creating digital photo albums to share.

If you don’t feel like you’re creative or have a good photographic ability, don’t fear. Everyone will appreciate your effort and they’ll be really glad you took the time to create an album they can all enjoy.

Plus, they’ll be especially happy that you took the time to keep in touch with them in such a unique and fun way!

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 Baby Portraits can be the most challenging and rewarding photo sessions to handle, but can also be the most frustrating.

Babies tend to sleep, eat and cry a lot and won’t pose in front of the camera but don’t let that put you off photographing them. Creating the perfect baby portrait, when done right, will certainly be the most pleasurable moments both for the photographer and the baby.

One of the most important factors in photographing babies is patience and the way you apply child psychology when relating to them.  Babies over six months may be shy and won’t react well to a complete stranger. This is where child psychology comes in – you must try to play with the baby, or even become a child yourself while taking the photograph. The keys of your car can be very effective. But remember, your job is to take a baby portrait; you must be able to react quickly when the infant responds to your entertainment.

Shooting a portrait of a newborn baby can be difficult. At this age the baby will not be active, so it’s better to focus on close-up headshots. Try using natural light from a bedroom window to add mood to the portrait.

Babies over a few months of age will be more alert and will have a lot more movement in them. Shooting fast is a necessity because the infant will tire very quickly.

It becomes even more tricky to take photographs when the baby is seven months or older.  They tend to get bore really quick and would not stay in the same position for a long time.

If you are serious about baby photography and you tend to shoot from your own studio make sure you have a lot of toys to amuse the infants. A light colour background will work best and shoot the portraits in colour and black and white.

The following tips may be helpful when planning a Baby Photography Session:

Parents may be worried about the affect of studio lights on their baby. Point out that strobe lights have no effect on kids. Try to point this out before the parent asks.

Don’t ever handle a baby without the parents consent. Most parents will be very protective and won’t react well to a stranger lifting the infant.

Watch out for the fingers – fingers in the mouth can be attractive but on most occasions they will obscure the face.

If you plan to resell the baby photograph to an agency make sure you get a release form signed from the parents. There is a large market out there for baby pictures but agencies or magazines won’t touch them without the parents consent. For baby portraits to be sellable they must be technically perfect, but the picture must illustrate the baby being active or some form of child care.

Special Life Events: Why stick to the conventional baby portrait when you can get a twist on the classic baby photography? We try to capture the quiet, contemplative moments because a baby portrait is not always about smiling. For more information on our Baby Portrait Packages, please contact us at:

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