Be Captivitating: Photography

Make the Most of Your Mobile Phone Camera

June 20, 2011
mobile phone camera tips

It’s easier than ever to capture special moments; there’s a camera in almost every mobile phone these days.  I love my (proper) camera, but it’s not possible to take with me everywhere so I enjoy the flexibility of having a camera with me without the need to lug around a big unit.  Taking pictures is important to [...]

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Photographing Kids Tip 5: Perspective

December 9, 2010
Photographing Kids Perspective

Perspective is one of my favourite tricks when it comes to photography. By changing the angle of the camera, you can bring interest,  depth and meaning to a photograph.  Below are four examples how you can use perspective to enhance photographs of your kids. Example 1: Look Down Instead of taking this photograph at eye level, [...]

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Photographing Kids Tip 4: Setting Up a Shoot

November 21, 2010
Photographing Kids Perspective

Katherine Shultz brings immense maturity to her photographs, far beyond her 16 years. It’s hard to believe someone of so little years can produce such vision through photographs.  Through some tough times, Katherine has found solace in capturing moments around her. For the fourth post in the photographing kids series, I’m thrilled to have Katherine share some of the tips she’s picked up [...]

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Photographing Kids Tip 3: The Background

October 18, 2010
Photographing the Kids: The Background

When I photograph, I’ve learnt to look at the background as much as I do the subject.  It’s a little like an orchestra: while there are focal instruments, the sound of ”oneness” produced by combining many elements is what makes it so special.  I’ve been working on that same element of ”oneness” in three parts (one step at a time Kelly).  Firstly, [...]

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Photographing Kids Tip 2: Rule of Thirds

September 29, 2010
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If you’re a regular at my blog you will know how much I love taking photos.  I invite you to join me on a ten part series (over 10 or so weeks)  in my quest to learn more about photographing my kids. Read Tip 1 if you missed it. Photographing Kids Tip 2: Rule of Thirds The [...]

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Photographing Kids Tip 1: Capturing a Child’s Essence

September 7, 2010
photographing kids capturing a child's essence

Be A Fun Mum: BeFunky.  It has a ring to it, doesn’t it? Welcome to my Photographing Kids Series.  I was going to call it “Capturing Kids” but visions of the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang came to mind, so Photographing Kids it is. To mark this occasion I’m doing a review and giveaway [...]

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