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Got cute kids? Tips for perfect picture-taking
Let’s face it moms, we all think we have the cutest baby or kid in the world. In fact, I’m quite sure my two kids are the most adorable children to ever walk (or crawl) the face of this planet.
Some of us go to great lengths to prove it to the world — by this I mean entering those cute baby/cute kid contests. Parents magazine is currently looking for the cutest kid in America.
If you’re on a mission to prove it’s your kid, you better brush up on your photo-taking skills so you can capture the perfect moment that will really showcase your child’s inner and outer beauty. Or maybe you just really want to impress your family and friends with the perfect scrapbook.
Sharon Elcock, who has organized hundreds of photo shoots for Parents magazine, shares these basic picture-taking tips:
Take photos with a really simple, but pretty background. No one wants to look at dirty dishes in your kitchen sink (hmm, guess this counts me out). Instead, go for natural scenery in front of lush greenery or pretty flowers.
No pictures with food on the face. Cute for grandma’s refrigerator — not so much for the judges.
Try to capture your child in a care-free, happy moment. Photos that are too staged usually don’t show you’re child’s true energy and personality.
No extreme close-ups. It makes it hard to see the whole child.
Try taking pictures using interesting, fun angles.
And before you enter that next beautiful baby/child contest, why not share your photos with local moms at 937/513moms.com
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