How to photograph your child is a book that provides step-by-step guides for parents to follow to capture professional quality images of their children. No knowledge of photography is needed and no fancy equipment is required. This book explains exactly how to get professional quality images of your child using either a DSLR or a camera phone with very easy to follow guides.

Finally upgraded to that new DSLR camera you've always wanted? Want to get the most out of the camera you already have? Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will launch you on your journey by providing clear explanations of DSLR fundamentals that will save you hours of adjusting settings and fiddling with buttons. Based on practical advice about the technical and creative aspects of DSLR photography, Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will help you take beautiful photographs right away.Many photography books are written by people who have been doing photography for so long that they have forgotten what it is like to truly start from the beginning. Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR is written with a beginner's perspective in mind and is organized to get you shooting from the start and then to support you along the way as you learn more advanced skills. Intermediate and advanced users will boost their skills through the specific tips and techniques covered. All levels of photographers will benefit from the "apply it now" activities that will make in immediate impact in your photography.Major Chapters include- Camera Zero: Your go-to camera settings- Good Photography Habits: What you need to know before you start shooting- Go Take Pictures: Specific recommendations, suggestions, and practice exercises for several of the most common photography situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports and motion photography, macro and close-up photography, night photography, travel photography, and black and white.- Learning Your Camera Lens(es): Understand how to utilize your lenses to their maximum potential- Understanding Focus: How and where to focus, as well as troubleshooting common focus-related difficulties- Exposure: Know the Variables: How to use and manipulate ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to get the photographs you want- Camera and Accessory Maintenance: Important and oft-overlooked tips for caring for your camera and getting the most out of your memory cards and batteriesMore than 50 original photographs.

No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choosing a camera and learning the fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman's warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.

While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood.You?ll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique vision and discover how to create beautiful photographs in a variety of lighting situations, all while sharpening your observation skills and learning how to involve your subjects. Plus, insightful tips on understanding what equipment is right for you will help you get great results when working with any age group.

Here’s expert advice on the subject that inspires more scrapbooks than any other: kids. From creative ways to embellish layouts to enlightening advice on journaling, this collection offers more than 100 fantastic pages designed by today’s top scrapbooking creators. Explore fresh ideas for commemorating everything from playgroup fun to sporting events. Learn how to use color and texture, get tips on incorporating memorabilia such as artwork and report cards. Plus, Kodak provides insights on snapping pictures worth treasuring.

Boredom Busters: For digital camera and smartphone users, this fun, easy how-to guide teaches the essentials of taking great pictures from an experienced National Geographic photographer.

Getting parents to participate in their child's education is easy with these take-home reproducibles! This book provides a single-source guide to selected reading and extension activities for grade levels K-6. Each activity sheet includes a summary of a book, discussion questions, and a list of engaging learning projects for adults and children. The activities are designed to increase discussion, build reading skills, and develop comprehension. More than 100 titles of quality children's literature are featured. Teachers will love this unique way to promote reading, and it's great PR for the library. A must for school and public libraries!