Photos are the visual legacy we leave our children. Photos of mom specifically, can trigger early childhood memories, long beyond the childhood years. So this Mother's day I challenge all of you mom's to get out from behind the camera, and be in the spotlight. Put the camera in your husband's hands....or maybe a child's, and see what happens.
Here are some of my favorite HSEDI (have-someone-else-do-it) photo ops!
(1) Get out the tripod.
Some of the best family photos where you can capture laughter and fun is on the bed! A photo of mom under the covers snuggling, or a tickling match, or sitting against the headboard kissing the top of your child's head are all easy DIY photos you can capture Mother's Day morning. Take it a step further and set-up the night before to capture "breakfast-on-bed"! That's what my kids call my Mother's day breakfast delivery :) Set your time, use a remote, or have your husband click away.
(2) Shoot straight down on mom and kids.
Laying on the floor, heads together, and capturing you and your children from directly above is a sure fire winner. Whether the kids are looking, laughing, or trying to look at you this one always seems to be a success. Again put the hubby in charge of this photo.
(3) Designate a photographer for the day!
If you have kids old enough to work a camera, let them be in charge of capturing YOU throughout your dedicated day. They'll always remember being part of the process. And solo photos of mom are hard to come by (at least in my household).
If you partake visit and let us know how it goes!