How to Photograph Your Baby's First Year (Paperback)

~ (Author), David Hayball (Author) "Step 1-Place baby in the bouncy seat..." (more)
Key Phrases: bouncy seat, bounce light, fast film

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"Dozens of hints for creating high quality images with simple, inexpensive equipment." -- San Diego Family Magazine

Product Description

Designed for individuals without a background in photography, this simple guide shows parents how to take the best possible photographs of their child's first year. It is filled with helpful hints for creating high-quality images using simple, inexpensive equipment. Covered first are topics related to baby's first six months, such as getting close, shooting in the hospital, capturing a first smile, and taking baby's first portrait. The second six months are explored next, with tips and techniques for catching baby at play, taking action and beach photos, and capturing baby's first swim, moments in the park, adventures with food, and special occasions. Photo projects that can be accomplished with such common props as a bouncy seat or a sunny window are included, and the three simple steps for setting up any photograph are explained. Included with each photo idea is a trade secret and a helpful tip.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.; illustrated edition edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584281057
• ISBN-13: 978-1584281054
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #835,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic concepts ONLY here, September 27, 2005

By	D. LaFrance "Working Mom" (East Bay, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I guess I was just hoping for more than just basic ideas. I've been photographing people and families for about 5 years (casually, not professionally) so I'm not sure what I wanted, but the book left me wanting more. I wanted more insights, I guess; more direction; more specifics. Too basic. A quick read.

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money and Paper!, April 10, 2009

By	D. Lima - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is horrible! Has nothing interesting in it. It's more like an scrapbook of the author's daughter. No useful tips besides what most people already know: make use of natural light and avoid flash!

5.0 out of 5 stars All parents could benefit..., May 14, 2007

By	Kristen D. Johnson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was a joy to read and I think all parents, grandparents or anyone working with children should have a copy to encourage good picture taking. I just had my 5th child and it gave me good ideas to use throughout his first year that I wish I'd had with my first baby.