Raw Footage: Photography with Kids

 Behind the Lens

O has received a little Lumix, in preparation for her presence at the birth of our baby in September.

The camera will come along with a Bag 'O Treats, to encourage her involvement in baby's arrival.

Giving this 'real' toy to her two months in advance has worked out exceptionally well.

Presenting Day One of...'O the Photog'.

PORTRAITS.

Out of the hundreds (I am not kidding) of pictures O took today, here are my favourites.

Tables have turned and now SHE is behind the lens, controlling the images;)

Camera-ready Daddy

'Say CHEESE, Dad!'

Post work-out Mama

El Padres

(now we can be in a picture together again!)

N.B: Underwear was worn in every pic!
Which brings about the only ground rule we had to set amidst the clicking party: NO NUDIES.
(this rule will likely have to be tossed out as baby is making his/her entrance!)
O was extra sneaky today and every time we turned around (or not!), our picture was being taken!
"I took your picture!" she would randomly announce at all times and circumstances of daily life events!
Thus, these photos presented were carefully selected!

MORE PORTRAITS.
Today O taught me 'raw footage' at its best!
She definitely figured out all of the mechanics very quickly.
It did take some time for her to figure out how to point & shoot.
In the meantime, there was a lot of ducking going on!
(granted, when a 2-year old takes my picture, I look a lot taller!)

 "Darmand" who also goes by "Wyatt"

 Zoom figured out

 Mama is 32 weeks! 

 O snuck in a profile view of her sibling!

These two SELF PORTRAITS are priceless!

 Toes

 Chillaxin' (I LOVE this shot!)

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Watermelon

Toilet Seat

EXPAND ON PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS

Nature Walk. Now that O is in practice mode, I imagine the camera will come everywhere with us. Being behind the lens is like a little microscope to the world. Use it for Nature Walks so you can see what your kids are actually noticing outdoors.

Photo Exhibits. Art gallery's often host photography exhibits. Tour around town, or create your own Photo Exhibit at home.