Capturing Every Day Life: The no-nonsense, cheese-free, read-while-they-nap, easy-as-pie guide to taking top-notch, world-class photos of your kids

by Jane Goodrich, Sarah Simpson (Design)

That funny face your son squeezes together while you let him chew on a lemon wedge for the first time. The sound of his laugh erupting at the discovery of his belly button. The dimples on his little hands where knuckles just haven’t been born yet. In the blink of an eye, it becomes a challenge to recall these details and how they make you feel. Taking a photo takes just a few seconds, but the resulting image gives you a documented memory that lasts a lifetime. It’s a way to revisit these immeasurable moments, and they way they make you feel. This no-nonsense, cheese-free, read while-they-nap, easy-as-pie guide will give you the tools you need to capture top-notch, world-class photos of your kids!

64 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jane Goodrich is one of the top New York based newborn and child photographers. In her book she shares very simple and clear tips for getting the best out of your photographs, whether you are taking pictures of your kids or your pets or the gorgeous view on your vacation. She takes you through step by step, explaining terms to dummies like me including ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Even if you have a basic "point and shoot" type of camera, this book can still be extremely helpful to you.

Beyond working your camera and playing with the settings, she also teaches you, the photographer, how to "set up" your photos like making the best use of your lighting, the rule of thirds, and using contrast in your backgrounds.

After reading through all the tips, I want to pull my kids out of school for the day and take some fun photos. There are definitely ideas and tools that I know I can put to use.

[My Book Addiction and More MBA · Rating 5 out of 5]

CAPTURING EVERY DAY LIFE: THE NO-NONSENSE,CHEESE-FREE,READ-WHILE-THEY-NAP,EASY-AS-PIE GUIDE TO TAKING TOP-NOTCH,WORLD-CLASS PHOTOS OF YOUR KIDS WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JANE GO0DRICH is a brilliant non-fiction/photography. What is say other than it is wonderful, packed full of information and has beautiful pictures. I am a would=be photography and have to say I absolutely loved it! Written in easy-to-follow instructions,with pictures and all. I would absolutely recommend this title to any would-be photographer and if you are an expert,pick it up anyway you will not regret purchasing this title. Received for an honest review from the author.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: NONE(NON-FICTION)

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More

[Linda B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect book for those of us who think we can’t do without a point-and-shoot camera. It has an easy tutorial of light, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, and ISO that didn’t make my eyes glaze over. So how do we get those amazing shots? It is all explained in her chapters on working with children and the tips she gives by age group, from infants to teens. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting that explains what is wrong when a photo doesn’t look right.

I am surprised with how much is packed into this 63 page book. Not only is there good information, but it is filled with stunning photographs which immediately gave me ideas for unique photographs of my own. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about taking eye-catching photographs.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author pens "Capturing Every Day Life", a simple, well written, easy to follow guide with beautiful pictures on how to photographing infants and kids. I loved how she introduces the different types of cameras and tips on how to buy the right one. Highly recommended for everyone, not just those who loves to take pictures of their children.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.