Having your first child? Congratulations, it is a wonderful and exciting journey. Even if you are on your second, third, fourth, etc. capturing photos is an important and frequent activity you can enjoy and cherish.
For the first-time parent, photos and video are second nature. One or both parents has a camera permanenty attached to their hand. You want to remember each new baby skill and accomplishment. The first crawl, self-feeding, walking, pulling up, recognizing your voice or face, funny laugh or cry, even times the little one is frightened seem so adorable you must save it to a digital file.
Problems set in when you are expecting the second and beyond. Typically not so many shots are taken. The crawling and walking well, to be honest, you've seen them happen before and it is not so amazing. This does not make you a bad parent, it simply implies that you are busier and less idealistic about parenthood. Believe me the kids notice who got more photos and videos taken. Anyway.....back to taking good pictures.
For second and up children you'll need to be more proactive and diliberate about taking photos. Carry your camera, take pictures everywhere you go and have fun with it. Let the kids who can handle a camera take a few shots, make sure you get is some by having a third party snap a few poses. Don't forget videos, they are very necessary for kids because they usually have animated moments fit for historic preservation. You will need fodder for embarassment later. (smile)
With phones now that have great cameras most of us are never without one. Use It! The key is downloading and printing the best frames. Once printed you must place them in an album and add a descriptive tag to tell at least the time, place and activity plus everyone who is in the shot.
You and your children will appreciate this effort whenever they want to walk down memory lane. There will be great moments represented that help them know their past and move confidently into their futures. These pictures will be worth more than gold, they will be priceless!
Parenting - the happiest job you'll ever have!
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