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Family Photoed
12/4/2009
- Family Photoed
- Family Holiday Fun
This cusp of the holidays and another year's end
can be a time of added sentimentality (peppered, for some of us, with
frustration over the elusiveness of capturing just one perfect family photo for
holiday cards). We happened to find for those concurrent if competing feelings
one great source in the photographer turned jewelry designer turned lifestyle
expert Monica Rich Kosann, who has has
united all of this work through "The Fine Art of Family."
Tips on How to Take a Hassle-Free Holiday Photo of Your Kids
In her new book of photographs (entitled
"The Fine Art of Family"), it is evident how
well Monica Rich Kosann knows how to capture moments in the lives of family and
children. If you have yet to get a holiday card in the works, even as the
mailbox is starting to fill with those from those detestably more prepared
friends, Monica's tips on how to get a great photo of the kids without tears
from them (or you), might be well-timed. We adapted from her website some
of her quite sensible and seemingly achievable suggestions:
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 Remember
that shots of everyday life are generally more interesting than the
overly-posed and contrived ones.
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Let kids do what they do best: Be kids. Embrace
that this includes sticking their little finger in the holiday cookie
batter, or just getting silly. In her words: rather than overlook
these everyday moments in our lives, embrace them for what they are: The
golden moments that will make your holiday photos stand out and help tell
the unique story of your family.
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Try Bedtime as a photo shoot setting: kids in
their pajamas can create an ideal warm, fuzzy, winter moment. (And maybe
just this once, you let them jump on the bed or have that pillow fight).
You can also trying photographing kids while curled up watching T.V. (Far
fewer complaints this way, along with high potential for lovely unposed
expressions).
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Playtime is another surprisingly good setting for
truly observing and capturing versus staging a moment. Let them get
lost in their train set or tea party with dolls, or for a larger group of
kids, go with that old standby of Ring Around the Rosy... and see what
develops.
Explore More Ideas at
fineartoffamily.com
 And
the Photo-Related Gift We Are Coveting...
We mentioned that Monica is also a jewelry designer, and her classic pieces that
weave in photos, family and memory have made it to our personal wishlist.
This Satin Finish Rectangular Gate Locket Necklace
may have to be on the deferred wishlist at $4,200, but there are some
just-as-lovely pieces starting at under $200 that have instant heirloom
potential. A worthy consideration as a grandparents' gift as well.
Or maybe we'll just hold out for Mother's Day...
The Fine Art of Family
jewelry
Some Family Fun for the Holidays
 One
of our favorite New York holiday events is the circus coming to town --
specifically the Big Apple Circus - with it's old-fashioned charm,
one-ring intimacy and perennial favorite Grandma the Clown. This year's
show, "Bello is Back!" is under the Big Top at Lincoln Center in New York
City through January 18th. Executive Moms can
enjoy a special offer on tickets:
Online:
http://bigapplecircus.org/pop.aspx and
submit the code POP10
in the Promotional Codes box
By Phone:
CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10
In Person:
Big Top Box Office 10AM–6PM daily. No service fee. Bring a copy of this email.
*Offer good on select seat locations and
performances. Must present this email to receive your discount at the box
office. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer is subject to
availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other
discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount
varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and
Internet orders are subject to standard service fees. Enjoy.
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