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| 18 Nov 2009 01:56:31 pm |
 Simple yet vibrant Christmas Card Idea |
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Another year and no time to post. Here is a simple yet vibrant Christmas card idea that anyone can create and it is easily customizable.
What I did was cut a square piece of burlap, frayed the edges just right and placed it on a white flat background. Then I took pictures of it. This became the mat for the portrait in the center of this 5.x7 card.
I also did 3 little mats for the inside of the card for 3 little images and then did one on the back for a picture of the person walking away.
This is an easy card design to do. Plus, it adapts to just about any color so you can match the mat to your Christmas portrait. If you don't have various colors of burlap, you can take a picture of a white or offwhite burlap and then change the color in Photoshop. It is important however to take the picture of the burlap looking straight down. A tripod is recommended.
You can download it at:
Greeting card template design downloads |
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Posted By : Marcy
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| 18 Feb 2006 12:13:25 am |
| Baby Photography - Look Them In The Eye |
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Unless you're trying to show how tiny your baby is, you don't usually want to take a picture of them from your normal standing position.
Instead, get down to their level!
If they're standing or sitting, the camera lens should be at about the top of their head. Now you'll get a portrait of their face in the proper perspective.
Go ahead and try it. Take some pictures standing above them. Then take some pictures where the camera is way below their head (you may have to lay on the floor ).  Then try taking some at their level. Now review your images and see which ones you like better for a portrait.
This of course is good advice when doing just about anything with your child, not just photographing them. Getting down to their level when you talk to them or play with them, makes the experience so much better for them and for you.
If they ask you a question, don't look down and say "what?" Bend or kneel down, smile, and look them in the eye. |
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Posted By : Marcy
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