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jueves, 28 de abril de 2011

Quick Meals

Had a new baby and need help preparing quick meals? Or perhaps you know someone who just brought a newborn home and you want some easy recipe ideas. Use these suggestions to point you in the right direction.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/a/quick_meals_and_recipe_ideas.htm

Dexter Dean Mercedes Naomi Chaia Kelly

Baby Diaper Rash Causes

Baby diaper rash is simply a pain in the butt. Wondering why your baby keeps getting bothered by it? Find out why.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/baby_diaper_rash.htm

Donna Dixon Brooklyn Joseph Victoria Beckham David Beckham Jesse James Louis

How to Create a Baby Scrapbook

Learn how to create a baby scrapbook without spending a lot of time or money on the project. Baby scrapbook freebies and page kits make assembling a baby album quick and easy.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Scrapbooks/a/baby-scrapbooks.htm

Alexandra Martin Greer Spencer Paulina Stella del Carmen

miércoles, 27 de abril de 2011

Reflections, Repetition and Rest

Reflections are a great tool in a photographer's bag. I use them in wedding photography to capture the bride getting ready while the groom patiently waits in the mirror. The reflection off a window offers a subtle perspective of what children peering out are curiously observing. And here, two well placed reflections against the piano (though difficult to see on a blog size photo) provide additional profiles of Aidan studying his music. Personally speaking, I also find my own reflection humbling and a good reminder of why I'm a photographer and not a model.

Baby Photography Piano Reflection

Reflections are key not just for the photo being taken, but also with light sources. My soft box is pretty much right on top of the camera, pointing down to bounce light off the white keys and back up to hide Zoe's double chin :) In all seriousness though, it takes the edge off of the shadows because well, what hard working parent doesn't have a few bags under their eyes.

Baby Photography Piano

Like learning the piano, photographing your kids takes practice for you and them. My recommendation is to crack out the camera once a week for a few minutes. Kids grow up so fast so there's always something new to capture. At the same time, give it a rest. Photographing children much more frequently will eventually lead them to hide your equipment (which of course is why I always carry a spare).

Baby Photography Tips: The key light has a 1/4 CTO to warm things up. A 4-star Lee Filter provides the starburst effect on my other speedlite for a bit of the concert look. My wife provides the very important source of giggles for Zoe which really makes the photo.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/HB3SM01xYmM/reflections-repetition-and-rest.html

Danielle Alexandra Belle Kingston Stella Irene Augustus Leslie Sosie Ruth

Increase Breast Milk

If you are struggling with low milk supply, this is the absolute first thing you should to to increase breast milk. If you aren't doing this, not much else will work.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/a/Increase-Breast-Milk-By-Pumping-Following-Feedings.htm

Belle Kingston Stella Irene Augustus Leslie Sosie Ruth Jamison Leon

Smelly Diaper Pails

If you haven't noticed, diaper pails stink... bad. How do you get the odor out of foul-smelling diaper pails? Find out how.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/f/smelly_diaper_pails.htm

Lindsay Olivia Lily-Rose Melody Deena Lucie Chet

Homemade Soups

If you've got a hectic lifestyle, but still like to prepare good meals check out this great homemade soups. Fairly quick to make, they aren't short on flavor.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/tp/homemade_soups.htm

Céline Dion babies photos cute babies share your baby photos Marc AnthonyDanielle Alexandra

Ideas for Mini Scrapbook Albums

Mini scrapbook albums are a quick and easy way to scrapbook special baby memories. A themed mini scrapbook album can be made in one afternoon and enjoyed by both you and your baby.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Scrapbooks/a/mini-scrapbook-albums.htm

Sosie Ruth Jamison Leon Lucie Cassidy Cailey

martes, 26 de abril de 2011

Baby Owlet Newborn Hat and Cocoon

If you are looking for a newborn hat that stands out as orginal and unique, look no further than this adorable hat and baby cocoon set.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Newborn-Hat.htm

SUNDANCE THOMAS Kerri Walsh Nelson Eddy Cristian Anthony Muniz Céline Dion

Baby Easter

Looking for great baby Easter ideas? What goodies can you put in a baby's Easter basket? Check out these suggestions.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/qt/baby_easter.htm

Schuyler Frances Monique Anais Luca Bella Fifi-Trixibelle

ENTER TO WIN: Sing To Your Baby Book and CD

Musicians and authors Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer have been innovators in connecting families through music for over 25 years, and their newest collection ‘Sing to Your Baby�’ (out May 3), gives parents eleven new love songs and sing-plays to further develop that special bond with their children. Different from a traditional lullaby album, or [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/25/enter-to-win-sing-to-your-baby-book-and-cd/

Zoe Dexter Dean Mercedes Naomi Chaia

lunes, 25 de abril de 2011

Pumpkin and Homemade Baby Food

Pumpkin is an excellent ingredient in homemade baby food. These tips will help you in preparing the pumpkin.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/feeding/qt/using_pumpkin_in_homemade_baby_food.htm

Alexandra Daisy Isabella Kathryn  Amber Rose Saffron Sahara

Choosing Photo Backdrops for Baby Portraits

Learn how to choose photo backdrops for baby portraits. When taking baby photos, the best photo backdrops are simple settings that let your child's personality shine through.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/a/photo-backdrops-home-studio.htm

Alexa Ray Taylor Mayne Pearl August Anna Allie Colleen Charlotte

Alyssa Milano Stocks Up On Some Sweet Treats

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Jordan Alexandria Sailor Lee Alexa Ray Taylor Mayne Pearl

Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

Though published in 1967, Peter's Chair is a book that children of today can still identify. Keats' now classic character, Peter, faces his jealousy over his new baby sister. Illustrated in Keats' hallmark style, children will delight over the pictures just as much as they will the story and the familiar characters.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/ig/Best-Sibling-Books/Ezra-Jack-Keats--Peter-s-Chair.htm

Grace Zoe Dexter Dean Mercedes Naomi

Fruit-Inspired Knit Baby Hats

This selection of knit baby hats is so adorable and suitable for boys or girls.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Knit-Baby-Hats.htm

Dorothea Hurley Girls Names Natashya Lorien Piper Maru Lyric Chanel

domingo, 24 de abril de 2011

Gisele Bundchen Gets First Class Treatment

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/LbyK/~3/NCG9v_6gMNM/gisele-bundchen-gets-first-class.html

Madeleine West Adrianna Kimber Alison Francesca 

Mothers Breast Milk Water

You may have heard that nursing moms need to drink lots and lots of water, but do will guzzling water help mothers' breast milk supply?

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/f/Does-Drinking-Lots-Of-Water-Increase-Mothers-Breast-Milk-Supply.htm

Sandra Bullock Vera Famiga celebrity babies Gytta Lubov AMADEUS BENEDICT EDLEY LUIS

Increase Breast Milk

If you are struggling with low milk supply, this is the absolute first thing you should to to increase breast milk. If you aren't doing this, not much else will work.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/a/Increase-Breast-Milk-By-Pumping-Following-Feedings.htm

Lindsay Olivia Lily-Rose Melody Deena Lucie Chet

Hypoallergenic Formula

Details on hypoallergenic formulas which are occasionally used as an alternative to cow's milk based formula and soy formula.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/formulafeeding/g/hypoallergenic_formulas.htm

Romy Marion Anna Sofia Luisa Alexandra Ireland

booster seat

When will your baby ready to move from the high chair to a booster seat? What points in physical development should she show?

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/f/booster_seat_high_chair.htm

Jennifer Lindsay Olivia Lily-Rose Melody Deena

sábado, 23 de abril de 2011

Freezing Baby Food

When it comes to freezing baby food, some foods freeze better than others.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/homemadebabyfood/f/freezing_baby_food.htm

Lark Song Summer Song Billie Catherine Vanessa Georgia

Chicken Casserole Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy chicken casserole recipe to prepare for your newly grown family or to help out a family that just had a baby. This creamy casserole has healthful adaptations and is no less yummy!

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/r/chicken_casserole_recipe.htm

Gracie Fan Madeleine West Adrianna Kimber Alison

Homemade Soups

If you've got a hectic lifestyle, but still like to prepare good meals check out this great homemade soups. Fairly quick to make, they aren't short on flavor.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/tp/homemade_soups.htm

Lyric Chanel Kenni Lauren Beatrice & Eugenie Amy Leigh Joanna Lynn

It's Time for a Glee-Full Carpool with Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch

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Céline Dion babies photos cute babies share your baby photos Marc AnthonyDanielle Alexandra

viernes, 22 de abril de 2011

Help Baby Sleep

This simple step-by-step guide may help baby sleep by using techniques suggested by Dr. Richard Ferber.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/ht/How-To-Help-Baby-Sleep-Using-Ferberization.htm

Elizabeth Emerson Rose Katie Alchamy Shaina

Singing to a Different Tune and a Promotion

Parents skip to the bottom, photographers and people looking to license music read on.

So I had aspirations of finishing my new website in the first week of January and am now in the uncomfortable position of working on it on the side (which is like casually saying you're raising a child in your free time). Like many photography websites, mine was going to use music to compliment my photography (and there is a promotion coming) so I went about the arduous task of trying to license my favorite songs. In case anyone is interested, Boutell has a great write-up on how to do this but for the time pressed individual\parent here's the summary:
  • Go to ASCAP, BMI or SESAC (great acronyms huh?) to find your favorite artist. Most artists work with one of these organizations and each has different terms and fees for licensing their associated music.
  • It costs about $300 to license the music for commercial use (i.e. you'll financially profit from the use of the music either directly by including it in paid product, like slideshows, or via marketing, like a website).
  • If you happen to like Moby (and I do), he actually set up MobyGratis.com to facilitate the use of his music in non-commerical works. When I approached him about using his work for my website, he agreed in exchange for a reasonable fee that'd be donated to charity. Very awesome.
  • Finally, TripleScoopMusic has been a great resource for the music I use in client slideshows and is more reasonable at $60, if you can find what you're looking for.
Baby Photography Piano

After this hassle, I'm glad that I give my clients copyrights to their photos so they can choose to make prints themselves. This saves them the hassle of getting my permission, provides them real value and keeps me accountable to provide enlargement that are better than the local labs so they buy from me. Okay, now that I've got that self-serving marketing blurb out of the way...

I'm offering a discounted two hour photos shoot ($390) with all the usual bells and whistles (consultation, lighting, 4"x6" prints to keep, online gallery, loads of fun and of course high resolution downloads/copyrights). Fine Print: The only catch is that there are specific photos I need for my website and the shoot must be in January or February before the photography season picks up. If you're interested leave a comment or contact me at Phat Baby Photography. Anyone who follows me knows I don't offer promotions to avoid the sinking feeling of buying something only to find it on sale the week later. So act now, operators are standing by.

Update: Thank you for the many inquiries and bookings. I'm now booked through February, but given the response will see if there are other ways to accommodate those who want to help me with my creative projects.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/YQ7M2EnNTUU/singing-to-different-tune-and-promotion.html

Rachel Sarena Rae Olivia Danielle Alexandra Belle Kingston

Lunchtime Links With Selma Blair

I wonder if the paparazzi will back off of Selma Blair a little bit once she has this baby? Willow Smith is performing at the White House. (Celebrity Baby Scoop) Miranda Kerr designs a Mother’s Day card for Tiny Prints. (Celebrity Babies ? People) 5 apps for Easter you won’t want to miss. (Lil Sugar) [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/21/lunchtime-links-with-selma-blair-5/

Steveanna Genevieve Stacee Yashi Zoe Elizabeth Scarlett

Make Disposable Baby Wipes

Simple directions on how to make your own disposable baby wipes from paper towels.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ss/homemade_disposable_baby_wipes.htm

Phoenix Chi Cassidy Erin Alexandra Martin Greer Spencer

Birthday Cakes for Girls

Our photo gallery contains tons of ideas and suggestions for birthday cakes for girls.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/ig/Birthday-Cake-Ideas/Ladybug-Cake.htm

Caley Leigh Emily Annie Maude Chastity

jueves, 21 de abril de 2011

Virtue Names

Beyond, Faith, Grace, and Hope. In recent years virtue names have seen a resurgence in baby-naming popularity. Here's a quick list of names that speak of a person's character.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/qt/Virtue-Names-Beyond-Faith-Grace-And-Hope.htm

Jordan Savannah Jane Sarah Delaney Natasha Dominique

Kids For Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried is desiring children. The actress, who is dating Ryan Phillippe, loves being around her publicist’s two children, feeling the want to have children. ?I want children! My publicist now has two kids ? I love her, so I like to think I?m an auntie to her kids,? she said. ?I can?t wait to [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/21/kids-for-amanda-seyfried/

Donna Dixon Brooklyn Joseph Victoria Beckham David Beckham Jesse James Louis

Thrifty Thursday: Finding Free Scrapbook Supplies and Resources

I often hear that the reason more parents don't scrapbook for their baby is because of the expense. Depending on what level you take your scrapbook hobby (or perhaps obsession for some people!), that certainly can be true. However, scrapbooking doesn't have to be as costly as you might think. Here are some great resources on scrapbooking on the cheap:

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Source: http://baby.about.com/b/2011/04/21/thrifty-thursday-scrapbook-freebies.htm

Joanna Lynn Emma Zara Rachel Sarena Rae

Heart Cake

This sweet heart cake is the perfect design for your sweetheart!

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/ig/Birthday-Cake-Ideas/Heart-Cake.htm

Jordan Alexandria Sailor Lee Alexa Ray Taylor Mayne Pearl

Tips for Organizing Digital Photos

Organizing digital photos is an important part of preserving memories of your baby's first year. The best way to organize digital photos is a matter of personal preference, but using digital photo organizer software is becoming very popular.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/a/organizing-digitial-photos.htm

Taylor Mayne Pearl August Anna Allie Colleen Charlotte Deanna

miércoles, 20 de abril de 2011

Babies Cribs

Thinking of purchasing a round crib for your baby's nursery? You may not want to do that. Learn the pros and cons of the round crib.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/ss/Babies-Cribs-Options_4.htm

Nelson Eddy Cristian Anthony Muniz Céline Dion babies photos cute babies

How to Make a Cranky Baby Smile

Learn how to make a baby smile when taking baby photos. Cute baby smiles make for memorable baby pictures if you remember a few tips for how to make a cranky baby smile.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/a/baby-smile-tips.htm

Charlotte Deanna Terry Venisha Jordan

Baby Poses for Baby Portraits

Finding baby poses can be tricky, since infants have limited mobility. Learn how to find the best baby poses for your baby portraits.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/a/baby-poses-for-baby-portraits.htm

Cicely Yasin Lillyella Stephanie Rose Eve Jordan

Bodyweight Workout Routines for Fast Fitness

I love this piece, because it doesn't require me to go to the gym. I avoid the gym like I owe them money. (I would owe them money, but they take their fat tax right out of my bank account every month. Curse you, gym!)

Source: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/tp/Body-Weight-Workout.htm

Sandra Bullock Vera Famiga celebrity babies Gytta Lubov AMADEUS BENEDICT EDLEY LUIS

A Girl For Kate Hudson?

Kate Hudson feels like she may be having a girl. The actress did the “pendulum test” which indicates the sex of a child. ?So here?s the pendulum test,? she said. ?You take a piece of hair and you take a ring, and you string it through ? this is very witchy of me! ?And then [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/19/a-girl-for-kate-hudson/

Amy Poehler SUNDANCE THOMAS Kerri Walsh Nelson Eddy Cristian Anthony Muniz

martes, 19 de abril de 2011

How Much Formula, Really?

I ran in to a new mom the other day who was a little baffled about how many ounces of formula and how often she should be giving it to...

Source: http://baby.about.com/b/a/001680.htm

Grace Zoe Dexter Dean Mercedes Naomi

The Best Free Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life

It's that time of year, endless promotions, endless lines and endless line items on the credit card statement. With the constant reminders to consume, it's easy to lose sight of the reason for the season. Buying gifts for a photographer can be a blessing or a curse. Many photographers, like myself, have very specific demands of our equipment and with all the random professional photographers and companies hocking their wares, it's easy to buy something pretty useless (and expensive) for us. I'll refrain from naming specifics since one man's garbage is another one's treasure. The blessing is that our very craft lends itself to some simple, inexpensive but valuable gifts:
  • Provide the photographer in your life an hour of your time to model. We have tons of projects in our heads but between watching kids and paying the bills, it can be difficult to find creative time.
  • Watch the kids for an hour so they can go out and photograph the sunset, the sunrise or the diaper pale (hey one man's trash is another man's "art"). This is one can either be called a gift or a sacrifice depending on your perspective.
  • Shoot your photographer. Um, let me clarify that. Don't kill them, just take some pictures of them. Funny thing about photographers is we hardly have any photos of ourselves and they actually can be quite handy should we ever forget what we look like.
If you want to go on a spending splurge you can always create a coupon book for your photographer with all of the above and more. The funny thing of course is that Christmas is all about the ultimate free gift that everyone gets and no one has to do anything for. Blessings and Holiday cheer to all!

Baby Photography Horsing Around

Baby Photography Tip: I've found myself horsing around a lot with Photoshop recently as part of a concerted effort to understand all the ins and outs of this most obtuse software package. While capturing memories on my camera is the utmost priority, the fact is that Photoshop, done well, makes for really dramatic images. It is also a lot like raising children where the basics of eating, feeding and sleeping are well understood but peel back the onion and you want to cry. Nonetheless, there are a bunch of actions and effects I'm standardizing on as part of a makeover going into the new year of which this photo demonstrates an extensive use of layers, curves and automation via actions/scripts. Believe it or not, I used to write software so it's fun to tinker with the latter and it helps keep labor costs and therefore prices reasonable for my clients.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/c4JY99W39BU/best-free-gifts-for-photographer-in.html

Céline Dion babies photos cute babies share your baby photos Marc AnthonyDanielle Alexandra

Katy Perry - E.T. ft. Kanye West

Katy Perry - E.T. ft. Kanye West
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Baby Beanie Hat for Your Little Bean

This baby beanie hat can't help but make you smile.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Baby-Beanie-Hat.htm

Delilah Belle Elizabeth Emerson Rose Katie Alchamy

First Birthday Cake Ideas

Looking for cute first birthday cake ideas? Check out this rubber duckie cake!

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/ig/Birthday-Cake-Ideas/Rubber-Duck.htm

Amy Leigh Joanna Lynn Emma Zara Rachel

Gifts From Baby

Looking for some ideas for daddy gifts from baby? Check out these suggestions for presents for dad for holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day, Father's Day and birthdays.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/HolidaysWithBaby/ss/Valentines-Gifts-From-Baby_2.htm

Natasha Dominique Natasha Isabelle Anna

lunes, 18 de abril de 2011

Tina Fey shares a prayer for her daughter

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Madeleine West Adrianna Kimber Alison Francesca 

Unusual Cakes: First Birthday's With a Strange Twist

Looking for some unusual cakes? First birthday party cake ideas unique, silly, strange and more!

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/ig/Birthday-Cake-Ideas/Skeleton-Cake.htm

Eleanore and Caroline Jennifer Lindsay Olivia Lily-Rose Melody

Yeast Diaper rash

If your baby has a yeast infection in the diaper area, he may not need to see a pediatrician. There are over-the-counter treatments that may work to rid your baby of that pesky yeast diaper rash.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/yeast_infection_treatment.htm

Boris Becker CHAPLIN HADDOW celebrity babies photos Ever Carradine FLORENCE ROSE ENDELLION

Sweet Tweets: Tori Spelling?s Kids Enjoy Their Spring Parade At School

Tori Spelling is truly one of my favorite celebrities to follow on Twitter. She’s always sharing the cutest shots of her adorable kids.� Here is Liam and Stella at their school’s spring parade yesterday.� Liam is a sunflower and Stella a flamingo. Liam as a sunflower in his school’s Spring Parade! He was so proud. [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/16/sweet-tweets-tori-spellings-kids-enjoy-their-spring-parade-at-school/

Girls Names Natashya Lorien Piper Maru Lyric Chanel Kenni Lauren

domingo, 17 de abril de 2011

Follow Celebrity-Moms on Twitter!

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Katie Alchamy Shaina GracieKatherine Maggie Elizabeth

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements to Enhance Your Baby Photos

Thanks to Adobe Photoshop Elements, you can easily transform ordinary baby pictures into works of art that you’ll be proud to show your family and friends. Use Photoshop Elements filters to give a special baby photo and artistic look.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/tp/adobe-photo-shop-elements.htm

Ava Elizabeth Isabella, Olivia share your baby photos Louis Bardo Sandra Bullock

Gift for Baby

Looking for the perfect gift for baby aged 6 to 9 months? Check out these suggestions for fun, developmentally appropriate toys that are sure to keep him entertained?

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/tp/baby_gift_6_to_9_months.htm

Amy Poehler SUNDANCE THOMAS Kerri Walsh Nelson Eddy Cristian Anthony Muniz

A Guide to the Passover Seder

This guide covers everything from how to set the Passover table to recipes. Favorite quote: "Charoset might look like the mortar the Israelite slaves used in their building, but it tastes like heaven."

Source: http://kosherfood.about.com/od/pesach/tp/index_seder.htm

Aspen Haley Emily Marie Bailey Jean Keili-Shea Tam

Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes' lovable and familiar character, Lilly, gets a new sibling. As she journeys through sibling rivalry and disgust of her little brother, Julius, she finds out how special he really is.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/ig/Best-Sibling-Books/Julius--the-Baby-of-the-World.htm

Natasha Isabelle Anna Cydney Caley Leigh

sábado, 16 de abril de 2011

Learn How to Take Baby Pictures

Learning how to take baby pictures does not need to be a difficult task, even if you never picked up a camera before your baby was born. If you remember a few simple tips, you can learn to take beautiful baby pictures you'll be proud to show your friends and family.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/tp/how-to-take-baby-pictures.htm

Summer Song Billie Catherine Vanessa Georgia Aquinnah Kathleen

Evangeline Lilly Expecting A Baby

‘Lost’ star Evangeline Lilly is expecting a baby – and it looks like the baby will be here any day now.� Evangeline was snapped in Hawaii this week with an undeniable baby belly.� We don’t own the rights to the photos, but you can see them here. Her rep wouldn’t comment, but the pictures are [...]

Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/04/16/evangeline-lilly-expecting-a-baby/

Brandi Autumn Valencia Britney Paris Michael Katherine

Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

Though published in 1967, Peter's Chair is a book that children of today can still identify. Keats' now classic character, Peter, faces his jealousy over his new baby sister. Illustrated in Keats' hallmark style, children will delight over the pictures just as much as they will the story and the familiar characters.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/ig/Best-Sibling-Books/Ezra-Jack-Keats--Peter-s-Chair.htm

August Anna Allie Colleen Charlotte Deanna Terry

Was your labor feast or famine?

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Aquinnah Kathleen Schuyler Frances Monique Anais Luca Bella

Halle Berry Totally Works The Hot Mom Vibe on the Beachj

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Annie Maude Chastity Tara Katy

viernes, 15 de abril de 2011

Car Seat Expiration

People sometimes question what is up with car seat expiration. Find out why it's important to stop using car seats past the expiration date.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/car_seat_expiration.htm

share your baby photos Louis Bardo Sandra Bullock Vera Famiga celebrity babies

Designer Hat, Baby Style

This special hat baby will look adorable in. With designer style and embelishsed with feathers, she'll be the talk of the town.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Hat-Baby.htm

Jade Atherton Grace Victoria Kafka Jasmine Grace

Katie Holmes Gets Screened at Sony Studios

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Cassidy Cailey Romy Marion Anna Sofia Luisa

Baby Clothing

Looking for great deals on cheap baby clothes? Use these resources to find great prices on clothes or possibly get free baby clothing.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/tp/baby_clothing.htm

Jordan Alexandria Sailor Lee Alexa Ray Taylor Mayne Pearl

What Is Attachment Parenting

Attachment parenting, a method of raising socially confident children, is defined. Learn the basic principles of attachment parenting and how cosleeping, babywearing, and gentle discipline ties into the philosophy of rearing children.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/parentingmethods/f/attachment_parenting_definition.htm

FLORENCE ROSE ENDELLION David Cameron ABEL JAMES Amy Poehler SUNDANCE THOMAS

jueves, 14 de abril de 2011

First look: Tina Fey's baby bump!

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Celebrities Beautiful!   Just a week after announcing her second pregnancy - a pregnancy that she admits she "agonized" over - mom-to-be Tina Fey showed off her growing belly in a form-fitting dress as she stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman.     The very funny mom was... Read more »

Source: http://blogs.babycenter.com/celebrities/first-look-tina-feys-baby-bump/

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Calm Colic

Moving objects, like baby mobiles, may stimulate your baby in such a way that it distracts her from her fussy period.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ss/how_to_calm_colic_10.htm

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Swim Diapers

When you go on baby swim trips, you'll need to consider what you are doing to do for diapers.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ss/baby_swim_diapers.htm

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Spitting Up Blood

If your baby is experiencing spitting up blood, there may be no need to panic. There are several simple explanations for spitting up blood. Learn when you don't need to worry and when you should call a doctor.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/Baby-Is-Spitting-Up-Blood.htm

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Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes' lovable and familiar character, Lilly, gets a new sibling. As she journeys through sibling rivalry and disgust of her little brother, Julius, she finds out how special he really is.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/ig/Best-Sibling-Books/Julius--the-Baby-of-the-World.htm

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miércoles, 13 de abril de 2011

Overview of Infant Colic

Wondering if your fussy baby has infant colic? Though many babies are labeled by parents as having colic, there are specific signs and symptoms of the mysterious behavior that involves inconsolable crying. Get an idea if your baby's issues are more than just crankiness, and learn about the signs, symptoms, and possible treatments of infant colic.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/p/infant_colic.htm

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Diaper Ammonia

Got some pseudo-smelling ammonia diapers? Not sure what is the cause? Find out what it might be.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/f/ammonia_diapers.htm

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How to Manage Job-Related Stress

For many of us, work is a major source of stress. (Also, unfortunately, a major source of rent and food, leaving us with fewer options about said stressor.)

Source: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/workrelated/a/stress.htm

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Lactose Free Formula

Lactose free formulas are on rare occasions used to replace cow's milk based formula for infants shown to have lactose intolerance.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/formulafeeding/g/lactose_free_formulas.htm

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martes, 12 de abril de 2011

Singing to a Different Tune and a Promotion

Parents skip to the bottom, photographers and people looking to license music read on.

So I had aspirations of finishing my new website in the first week of January and am now in the uncomfortable position of working on it on the side (which is like casually saying you're raising a child in your free time). Like many photography websites, mine was going to use music to compliment my photography (and there is a promotion coming) so I went about the arduous task of trying to license my favorite songs. In case anyone is interested, Boutell has a great write-up on how to do this but for the time pressed individual\parent here's the summary:
  • Go to ASCAP, BMI or SESAC (great acronyms huh?) to find your favorite artist. Most artists work with one of these organizations and each has different terms and fees for licensing their associated music.
  • It costs about $300 to license the music for commercial use (i.e. you'll financially profit from the use of the music either directly by including it in paid product, like slideshows, or via marketing, like a website).
  • If you happen to like Moby (and I do), he actually set up MobyGratis.com to facilitate the use of his music in non-commerical works. When I approached him about using his work for my website, he agreed in exchange for a reasonable fee that'd be donated to charity. Very awesome.
  • Finally, TripleScoopMusic has been a great resource for the music I use in client slideshows and is more reasonable at $60, if you can find what you're looking for.
Baby Photography Piano

After this hassle, I'm glad that I give my clients copyrights to their photos so they can choose to make prints themselves. This saves them the hassle of getting my permission, provides them real value and keeps me accountable to provide enlargement that are better than the local labs so they buy from me. Okay, now that I've got that self-serving marketing blurb out of the way...

I'm offering a discounted two hour photos shoot ($390) with all the usual bells and whistles (consultation, lighting, 4"x6" prints to keep, online gallery, loads of fun and of course high resolution downloads/copyrights). Fine Print: The only catch is that there are specific photos I need for my website and the shoot must be in January or February before the photography season picks up. If you're interested leave a comment or contact me at Phat Baby Photography. Anyone who follows me knows I don't offer promotions to avoid the sinking feeling of buying something only to find it on sale the week later. So act now, operators are standing by.

Update: Thank you for the many inquiries and bookings. I'm now booked through February, but given the response will see if there are other ways to accommodate those who want to help me with my creative projects.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/YQ7M2EnNTUU/singing-to-different-tune-and-promotion.html

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Chicken Casserole Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy chicken casserole recipe to prepare for your newly grown family or to help out a family that just had a baby. This creamy casserole has healthful adaptations and is no less yummy!

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/r/chicken_casserole_recipe.htm

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Baby Swimsuit Boy

Taking your little man poolside? You'll likely want him in one of these baby swimsuit options.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/tp/baby_swim_suit_boys.htm

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Where to Get Baby Shoes Bronze

Bronze baby shoes are a way to put time in a bottle. It has been a popular way of preserving the memory of baby's first steps. Parents looking to have their baby's first shoes bronzed may consider several possibilities.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/f/bronzed_baby_shoes.htm

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Feeding Solids

Perhaps your toying with the idea of feeding solids to your baby, but you just aren't sure if it is time. Learn some facts about beginning solids.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/feeding/f/when_feeding_solids_4_months.htm

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lunes, 11 de abril de 2011

Reflections, Repetition and Rest

Reflections are a great tool in a photographer's bag. I use them in wedding photography to capture the bride getting ready while the groom patiently waits in the mirror. The reflection off a window offers a subtle perspective of what children peering out are curiously observing. And here, two well placed reflections against the piano (though difficult to see on a blog size photo) provide additional profiles of Aidan studying his music. Personally speaking, I also find my own reflection humbling and a good reminder of why I'm a photographer and not a model.

Baby Photography Piano Reflection

Reflections are key not just for the photo being taken, but also with light sources. My soft box is pretty much right on top of the camera, pointing down to bounce light off the white keys and back up to hide Zoe's double chin :) In all seriousness though, it takes the edge off of the shadows because well, what hard working parent doesn't have a few bags under their eyes.

Baby Photography Piano

Like learning the piano, photographing your kids takes practice for you and them. My recommendation is to crack out the camera once a week for a few minutes. Kids grow up so fast so there's always something new to capture. At the same time, give it a rest. Photographing children much more frequently will eventually lead them to hide your equipment (which of course is why I always carry a spare).

Baby Photography Tips: The key light has a 1/4 CTO to warm things up. A 4-star Lee Filter provides the starburst effect on my other speedlite for a bit of the concert look. My wife provides the very important source of giggles for Zoe which really makes the photo.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/HB3SM01xYmM/reflections-repetition-and-rest.html

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Courtney Thorne Smith Gets A Helping Hand from a Superhero

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Baby Documentary

Focus Features is soon to release a baby documentary, "Babies," which charts the life of 4 babies from around the globe during their first year.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/p/baby_documentary_babies.htm

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8 Gift Ideas for New Moms

What's one way to pamper the new mom? Gifts that indulge or address a need. New moms truly deserve a little bit of coddling once a new baby arrives. These gift ideas are sure to point you in the right direction for a special gift for the new mother.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/parents5/tp/gift_ideas_new_moms.htm

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Rachel in make-up (Part 2)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/babycenter/blog/~3/HzAe2j8k30E/

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domingo, 10 de abril de 2011

Drinking Baby Sleep

Wondering what the effects of drinking and breast milk might have on your baby's sleep? You might be surprised.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/f/Drinking-And-Breast-Milk-baby-sleep.htm

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What makes Julianne Moore feel sexy?

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Celebrities First of all: Julianne Moore is 50? How can that be?! She looks amazing. (Her tip, by the way: "?Stay out of the sun!" she insists. "I say this to every young person I know.")       As you can see, the uber-talented mom-of-two looks gorgeous in the... Read more »

Source: http://blogs.babycenter.com/celebrities/what-makes-julianne-moore-feel-sexy/

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Hypoallergenic Formula

Details on hypoallergenic formulas which are occasionally used as an alternative to cow's milk based formula and soy formula.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/formulafeeding/g/hypoallergenic_formulas.htm

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Ideas for a Baby Can Walk Scrapbook Layout

A baby can walk scrapbook layout embellished with baby walking shoes and baby feet makes a special addition to any child's scrapbook album.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Scrapbooks/a/baby-can-walk-scrapbook.htm

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Drinking Baby Sleep

Wondering what the effects of drinking and breast milk might have on your baby's sleep? You might be surprised.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/f/Drinking-And-Breast-Milk-baby-sleep.htm

Daisy Isabella Kathryn  Amber Rose Saffron Sahara Tallulah Pine

sábado, 9 de abril de 2011

Super Sweet Baby Poncho and Hat Set

This baby poncho with hat is perfect for cooler times outside. Bright colors and sweet embelishments make for an adorable ensemble.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Baby-Poncho.htm

Georgia Tatom Sara Kate Sonora Rose Calico Dashiell Sofia

Face Recognition

This simple activity that you can play with your baby will help develop face recognition skills.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/qt/Develop-Your-Babys-Face-Recognition-Skills.htm

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Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

Though published in 1967, Peter's Chair is a book that children of today can still identify. Keats' now classic character, Peter, faces his jealousy over his new baby sister. Illustrated in Keats' hallmark style, children will delight over the pictures just as much as they will the story and the familiar characters.

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/ig/Best-Sibling-Books/Ezra-Jack-Keats--Peter-s-Chair.htm

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booster seat

When will your baby ready to move from the high chair to a booster seat? What points in physical development should she show?

Source: http://baby.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/f/booster_seat_high_chair.htm

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