When my children were preschoolers, my husband Rick would pile the kids in the car in search of the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Knowing my love for the garden, he invariably headed for a local nursery and asked each child to select their favorite blooming annual as their gift to me. Brightly colored yellow marigolds, eye-popping fuchsia petunias and glaring red dahlias made their way into my gardening scheme for the season. Not that this is about gardening. It’s about starting something new for your family that will last longer than the blossoms, breakfast in bed or the day spent at the spa. Photograph the moment; capture the gift, the presentation, the hug, and start saving each image yearly as your children grow. Remember their sweet intention of honoring Mom.
Here are a few simple tips for taking some great photos this weekend.
1. Hand the camera off to your significant other and have them record the moment of giving. Moms typically act as the family photographer—this time, feature Mom too. It’s her special day!
2. If your child or children are small—get down to their level for an intimate shot. Set your focal point to the eyes and recompose.
3. When you’re outside, keep the sun behind you and position your subjects in light shade to avoid squinting. And if you’re inside, have your child face a window. You’ll love how beautiful the indoor natural light will look.
4. Most important: print your images! Start an album filled with family memories in celebration of Mother’s Day.
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