We’ve been studying Van Gogh’s Starry Night this month in school.   Maybe “studying” isn’t the right word.  We’ve been playing with it.
I put a poster up on the wall, eye level with our toddler so they could touch it, trace it, and get really familiar with the painting.
The first night, I saw this as I [...]

 
 
 
1.  Shoot wide. 
Open that aperature.  Get that number as low as you can.
2.  Shoot in natural light and look for catchlights.
It really makes those colors pop and evens out skin tones.
3.  Get up close and personal.
Fill your frame with that beautiful face.  Or hands.  Or feet.

 
4.  Come together, right now.
Bring people together [...]

What a great website!  I just found this Mormon Myths video and wanted to share.  Simple, easy and truthful answers about Mormons.  Now you know!

For more info and great videos, visit:  www.mormonsmadesimple.com
They have a sister site, called www.stuffmadesimple.com that is just as great.  Simple and straightforward.  I love elegant design!

Creative.  Compelling.  I’ve seen these words used to describe this video produced by Save the Bay, and I agree.  If you’re still using plastic at the store, watch this video. 
Better alternatives?  Don’t use plastic if you can carry it in your arms.  Bring your own bag.  Even  better, make it out of jeans or [...]

Children’s Book - The Magic Nesting Doll, by Jacqueline K. Ogburn, illus. Laurel Long
Rachel found this book at the library, and I fell in love with it the minute we started reading.
Barnes and Noble had an anonymous reviewer that summed this book up wonderfully. I wish I knew who posted it, but I will just [...]