Author Archives: MelanieG

Finally! Photos Of Their Own

My aunt and uncle have not had professional pictures made of themselves since they were married. WHAT? I could not believe it when they told me. Along with my mother, these two used to be the ones taking all the family pictures. I guess it’s true that the photographers rarely get pictures of themselves. I remember...

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Picture Perfect Love

These are the Holkers, a strong Army man and his beautiful family. Picture perfect, right? When this family stepped out of the car, my heart leapt with excitement and I let out a cheer. They were gorgeous! I knew that if I could just trick these little ones into pausing briefly in front of the camera, we...

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Super Cool Photo Gifts #2

This amazing photo gift does not need much explanation. It’s chocolate. It’s chocolate with a photo. It’s chocolate with YOUR photo printed on it. WHAT? YES! When I discovered Cocoagraph, I knew I had to get one…or twenty. These were a big hit for my family this Christmas, but can you think of a cuter...

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Super Cool Photo Gifts #1

Now that Christmas is over, I can tell you all about the super cool photo gifts I gave to my family. I think these would also make really great Valentine presents. The first is a custom view-master! Remember these things? I loved mine. Before you could buy and watch movies at home, we had these....

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How to create shaped bokeh

Have you seen these pictures with the shaped bokeh? (blurred background light) Want to know how to do this? It’s super easy and a LOT of fun! Supplies: Camera lens or camera you will be using Heavy black paper exacto knife and/or scissors cutting surface pencil stapler or tape Now, you should refer to my previous...

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