That baby ought to be in pictures — lots of pictures! Baby's first day will seem like a blur to everyone involved in the lil one's birth. For some moms, it takes looking back at photos of the day to actually recall some of the events. Before handing your camera over to a friend or relative who's promised to capture it all, make a list of the pictures you want to ensure they are recorded before everyone falls off to sleep. Here are our top 10 must-take photos on baby's first day.
Organize Your Family's Digital Photos in 5 Easy Steps
Digital devices have made capturing your family's precious memories easier than ever. When kids' milestones and funny moments pop up, it's rare that Mama doesn't have a digital camera or iPhone at the ready. But with the easy access that snap-happy parents now have, there's also the side effect of having an excess of photos — and not a clue what to do with them. Here's your guide to taking, organizing, and actually enjoying all your digital snaps.
Capture 12 Years of Your Child's Life in Just 3 Minutes
When the traditional baby book just won't cut it . . . check out this absolutely beautiful video that one dad created to document the first 12 years of his daughter's life. Using short video clips, he pieced together stages of Lotte's life, capturing her every week, from infancy through adolescence.
Can't get enough? Check out Lotte's 9-year-old brother, Vince. What creative ways have you been capturing your kids' growth throughout the years?
9 Free Online Photo Editing Websites
I remember when online photo editing sites were practically nonexistent, and you had to drop a load of cash to buy into software like Photoshop. That situation is a thing of the past thanks to free online photo editing websites that can turn your snapshots from drab to fab in just a few clicks. Here, find nine online photo editing sites that are totally free.
Shutterbug: 15 Family Photos to Take This Year, and One to Skip
Time flies while you're watching your children grow, and photos offer the only known window to the past. Digital cameras mean more pictures without film cost restrictions so more parents are playing shutterbug — posing newborns for precious pics and tackling toddlers for a quick capture. Instead of taking thousands of snapshots for your Facebook or family blog, do your family a favor and aim to capture the most standout moments and leave the rest to your memory. Here are the 15 photos you should make sure to take this and every year, and one terrifying scene you can delete from the pose list.
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Shutterbug: 10 Pictures to Take During Baby's First Week
Hello, paparazzi! Once the craziness of baby's first day subsides, mama will be a bit more aware of the people and events surrounding her. The immediate days following a lil one's birth are full of milestones that everyone will enjoy looking back on as the tot continues to grow. From the trip home from the hospital to baby's first bath, here are 10 must-take photos for baby's first week of life!
Source: Flickr User koadmunkee
Shutterbug: 10 Summer Photos to Take of Your Kids
The lazy, hazy days of Summer are filled with family time and new experiences. Whether you're staying put for the season or venturing to cooler climates, it's the perfect opportunity to capture your family in some memorable moments. With digital cameras stashed in our bags and around our necks, mamas are always ready to get the shot – posing newborns for precious pics and tackling toddlers for a quick capture. If you're looking to chronicle your lil ones' Summer adventures, check out our list of must-take photos; both you and the kids will appreciate them for years to come!
Hanging My Hallway Photo Project
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member designingmainstreet from the Su Casa group:
I finally found the time to get my butt back to Ikea and purchase the rest of the photo frames that we needed for the hallway project. The first step was cutting out scraps of catalogs the size of the frames.
I then arranged these on the wall using scotch tape until I found a pattern that looked right to me. I tried not to fill the whole wall. I like that this arrangement gives me some room to grow in the future.
Then after a minor setback in finding the correct hardware for the frames, I was able to hang the photos in the order I had already laid out. Keep reading to see what the photo wall looks like!
Picture It: Nothing to Hide
France's first couple, President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni, smile as they welcome South Korea's president and first lady to Paris today. Carla made her big-screen debut Wednesday at the Cannes premiere of Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris. But she decided not to make the trip down south for the festival, citing "personal and professional reasons" and fueling rumors that she's expecting. See more photos of the chic power couples now.
Picture It: Ready to Rockette
Dancers concentrate on their high kicks and big smiles at the Radio City Rockettes open auditions in NYC. The lucky ladies in leotards who make the cut will be joining the iconic 86-year-old dance group and perform at this year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Click on for more pics of the chorus line hopefuls!







