I always forget my digi camera, and often end up buying a disposable one on the fly.
Jun 10, 2006

We keep our camera in a place where it's handy when we go out. I recently got a 1 GB memory chip that allows us to take up to 1,000 photos - you can keep shooting forever! (or until the batteries give out!!)
Jun 11, 2006

wow, 1000 photos. technology is really amazing.
Jun 13, 2006

Yeah it is. In an average session I will shoot 100-150 shots and save the best 15-20.
Jun 16, 2006

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Jun 17, 2006

Oops, I goofed on my last comment. I just got something that is totally amazing. It's a Flash Memory card for my camera with a built-in USB port. No more cables, just remove it from the cameras and slide it into the computer! Awesome.
Jul 13, 2006

I'm the same way... always carry my digital camera AND video camera in my purse... never know when you'll need them :) Really came in handy when our house burned down... they were all I was really left with, and I was sooo thankful for the habit!
Jul 28, 2006

I keep an digi cam in the car at all times with extra sets of batteries just in case.. I love taking photos of my kids and I got alot of scrapping to catch up with my youngest daughter.
Jul 28, 2006

Hutchie, I'm so glad you joined this group - your photos are AMAZING! How do you capture those expressions? I can never seem to get the kids to say still long enough - how do you do it? Also on your close-ups: are you really close in when you shoot these, or are you zooming? Any tips you can offer are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Jul 29, 2006

hmmm I just tried posting a message back about an hour ago but I dont see it?????
Jul 30, 2006

I guess let me try again....

Capturing great shots with a one year old is quite a task....I usually have the camera ready and in position and let her at whatever is new and she has never expierenced before or hasnt in a while. You are sure to capture the best expressions then.

Make sure you move with your subject....IF they are laying the grass ahving a good time lay in the grass too... Try and get on their level... Try not to be standing all the time. Squat...sit, lay down...I know you may look rediculous but capturing good photos is a prize in itself.

Im gonna continue on another post...I think maybe my last post was too long or something...
Jul 30, 2006

And on the close-ups... I have a thing on my digi cam screen that is a bar with a W, T and a D. I try and not let the bar passed the T. If you get pass the T then your pics will come out blurry. I get close but not too close....maybe a few feet away... and zoom in. I prefer taking pics in natural light. Take tons of pics and just be ready.

I can check out your pics and give you suggestions on maybe things to change or tweek and maybe a lil more suggestions on how to improve your pics. But I rather do that privately...just message me if you are interested. I am by no means a pro and will share things I have learned and tricks that have helped me...

I also have a 6 year old DD, Kailynne and an almost 9 year old son... Kailynne loves to have her pics taken and listens very well so taking pics of her are easy... My son on the other hand hates pics taken of him so he is uncoopeerative.

I HTH at least some!
Jul 30, 2006

THANK YOU for these suggestions, I never realized just how important getting on their level is, but now that I look at your photos, I see just what U mean. I have a different set of settings on our camera but I think I understand, and some of this is bound to be trial and error. Our son is also so hard to capture - even when we're all having fun together I can never seem to get a good shot. I will try some of your suggestions - I'm looking forward to our next outing. Thanks again, :-) SD
Jul 30, 2006