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Creative Newborn Photography Ideas

September 22, 2016 by admin

Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions in a parent’s life. It is becoming increasingly popular for parents to arrange photo shoots in order to preserve this stage of their child’s life for posterity. These photographs can then be shared with friends and relatives so that they can share the joy of the moment.

Whilst some people prefer very straightforward baby photos, why not consider getting a little creative with the shots? This can potentially make the photographs more memorable and exciting and will certainly give family and friends something to marvel over when they see the end results.

Read this guide for some creative baby photo ideas from Kristy Mannix Photography which will inspire parents to put their special little one in front of a camera lens.

Nature

Having photographs against a plain background in a studio can be a little uninspiring and may lead to photographs which don’t stick in the memory as much as they could. Instead, why not have an outdoor photo shoot? Being in a natural environment will create some stunning backdrops for the photographs. Make sure to choose a day which isn’t too cold or the baby could become ill. These types of shots are best in the spring or summer when the weather is more agreeable and all the trees and flowers are in full bloom.

The baby will have a fantastic day outdoors in the fresh air, and parents will be able to have a series of extremely memorable shots taken against a backdrop of blue sky and bright sunshine. Choose different locations such as fields and streams to provide a range of settings for the photographs.

Dressing Up

Photo shoots with Kristy Mannix Photography are a great excuse for having the baby dressed up in smart outfits. It could be a good idea to have some special clothes custom made for the occasion so that they look extremely smart. There is no need to spend lots of money because there are many smart clothes available for an extremely reasonable price. Choose different outfits for separate photos so that the pictures end up being diverse.

Photoshopped Backgrounds

Creative backgrounds can make photos stand out. Different patterns or designs can be photoshopped into the background so that the baby becomes framed in different colours or patterns.

Comparison Photographs

Parents may wish to compare their baby to themselves when they were at the same age. Find old pictures which could be printed alongside the current photographs of the newborn baby. This will allow parents to study the similarities and differences of their baby against themselves when they were newborns. These photographs could stir up sentimental feelings in other relatives, particularly the grandparents of the newborn child.

There are dozens of other ways in which baby photos can be made to look unique. The only limit to this is the imagination of the parents and of the photographer. Why not start planning a creative photoshoot for a newborn baby today?

Most Amazing Rainbow Themed Goodies

September 21, 2016 by admin

What is the best part of rain? The rainbow that follows of course. It is true that everyone feels a sense of joy when they see those colours beaming across the sky. Unfortunately rainbows don’t happen every day meaning that one must look in other places to get a colour fix, sure you could stay in and play rainbow riches but sometimes even that isn’t enough.

Here are seven amazing rainbow themed goodies to make your life in and out the house a little brighter:

Add a little colour and magic to those dull, rainy days with a unicorn rainbow umbrella. Dolly Parton once said ‘If you want the rainbow, you’ve gotta put up with the rain’ but now you don’t need to, you can have the rainbow while staying dry. Perfect for those who like rainbows, unicorns and staying dry!

Firebox £19.99

Sometimes red roses just won’t cut it, especially if that someone special is that little bit extra special and wouldn’t be impressed with the ordinary. Luckily, you can now get rainbow roses, something a little different for those unique individuals.

Debenhams £44.99

Brighten any room with this cute minimalistic rainbow Polaroid print. Suitable for even the most modern of rooms, adding a splash of colour without being overbearingly bright. Perfect for fans photography fans, rainbow fans and pretty much anyone.

£20.00 Yumalum at Not On The High Street

It is not enough just to be covered in rainbows yourself, your pets also have to join in on the multi-coloured fun. This charming rainbow bow tie and lead would make even the toughest of dogs look like a handsome pup while ensuring you can pick them out of a crowd.

£34.99 Mrs Bow Tie at Not On The High Street

A lot of people would probably prefer that their bum bags were out of sight, however when you have a rainbow bum bag you want people to see it. Stand out from the hipsters with a super colourful bum bag.

£38.00 Jaded

Put some colour in every step with these converse All Star rainbow hi-tops. A weaved rainbow pattern gives a flash of colour without making it overwhelmingly bright.

£65.00 Converse

When rainbow themed products aren’t enough, you can introduce an actual rainbow into your house with the Rainbow In My Room Night Light. Projecting a beautiful rainbow across the walls and ceiling of the room. It also comes with a crystal that can be hung from the window ensuring there are rainbow’s in the room all day and night.

£17.95 Prezzybox

5 Fun DIY Crafts That Your Family Will Love

January 30, 2016 by admin

As I’ve mentioned before, I hate nothing more than the kids sat in front of the TV or a games console for hours on end. There are times that this is a necessary evil and the only way you can buy some time to get things done is to put the TV on for them. However, whenever I can help it, I prefer to get creative with my kids and I love nothing more than a little craft project. Here are 5 DIY projects that I’ve made with the kids that they loved making and playing with.

Musical Instruments

We all know how much kids love a bit of noise and often my kids and I will set out to make some musical instruments. I have 3 kids so we can almost form a band! One thing to remember is that you can make noise with anything. Rake through the garage and find any old pots and pans or blocks of wood, arm your child with a stick or a utensil and you have a drum kit. Fill old glass bottles with varying amounts of water and blow across the tops for some pipes. Fill a toilet roll with dried peas and seal for a shaker or wrap some elastic bands over a baking tray for a makeshift guitar, the list is endless.

Get Scrapping

All my children have a scrap book of mementos and photos through the years and it’s a great little project for them. You can buy proper scrap books but I prefer to buy a good sized book with a hard body and let the kids decorate their own. Inside they can put whatever they like, tickets, badges, photos and a host of other memories. Add some glitter, glue, ribbons and stickers and they have a book that reminds them of all their memories and achievements.

Straw Construction

I love this game, pick up some paper straws from a craft shop, give the kids an equal amount of straws and a pot of glue. The challenge then is to either build the highest tower or the strongest bridge. Make sure you are on hand for this one as it also works as an educational game. They have to strategise as to what will be the best option and you can of course ask them questions to teach them about different styles of buildings. Add a prize for the winner and this will be a great game for them.

Lego

Simply one of the most fun things you can do with your child in my opinion. Firstly, Lego is great for all ages (including adults,) secondly it is just so brilliantly versatile. I try to avoid buying the kits that have a particular design and prefer to buy random blocks. This way your child can really get creative, I like to suggest the strangest thing possible for them to build and see what they come up with. I always take part in this because, well I just love Lego.

Restoration

Something I’ve started doing with my eldest is to buy old pieces of furniture at a charity shop and giving them a bit of love. It started when he wanted a new set of drawers, we saw some ‘unloved’ drawers at a charity shop and I suggested we could make them better and individual. He was game so we polished them up, gave them a lick of paint and added some designs that he chose. Since then we’ve done a table and 2 chairs. A great project for them and it also teaches them about recycling or upcycling things which can only be good.