20 July 2011

Take better photos...with an index card

In: All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities

Quirky Momma: How to set up a photo shoot with recycled items

via quirkymomma.com

Parent Hacks will never be mistaken for a photo blog, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good photography tip. Rachel (Quirky Momma) explains how her husband uses all sorts of unusual objects (index cards, plastic grocery bags, Tupperware) to set up and light his photos. Fascinating.

Read the full post at Quirky Momma: How to set up a photo shoot with recycled items

Related: How to Photoshop the background clutter out of your photos

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Veddy nice! I'm going to use this trick.... let me check out quirky mommas blog.

Posted by: Anthony from CharismaticKid | 20 July 2011 at 08:10 AM

cool trick!

Posted by: brendan james | 20 July 2011 at 01:41 PM

The link to the "Shooting the Kids" blog with the tips about erasing background clutter no longer works!

Posted by: Maisha | 20 July 2011 at 10:40 PM

Now that's a hack!

Posted by: Anne | 21 July 2011 at 04:27 PM

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