If you are a do it yourself Uncle Bob type, or a photographer that is looking to spice up some family portraits then let me share 5 interesting baby poses with you. But before you can determine if these interesting baby poses are right for you, you must first determine if the child you are photographing is the right age. I’d say if the baby is anywhere between 10 months to 18 months then you should be good to go. The reason is if the child is too young they won’t be able to stand, but if they are too big then they may be harder to pick up. Just as a warning, your ability to pick up your child depends on your level of fitness. Curiosity Media is not responsible for the breaking of your back, or giving you hernias. If your child is too fat, then it is highly recommended that you put them on a diet before attempting any of these poses. But if your child is a grown adult, then it is not recommended you lift them up as it may create an awkward situation. Proceed with these poses with extreme caution, and use good judgment. You have been warned!!

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About 2 years ago I purchased my very first Nikon D40x DSLR camera without even knowing what a DSLR meant. Being frugal in nature, I was trying to find ways to save money on my up and coming wedding by purchasing this camera. I mistakenly believed that I could find a friend that was competent enough to help me out, but as I used the D40X myself I realized the challenge in mastering it. I never did find a friend that I entrusted enough to capture my whole wedding, but what I did gain was a new found interest in digital photography. Since than I’ve come a long way in my photography education, and it would be my honor to plant my seeds inside of you, my seeds of knowledge.

In this article I will explain 2 important camera settings that will allow you to control camera exposure, and they are called the Aperture and Shutter Speed. And for those who don’t know, under exposure is when your image is too dark, over exposure is when your image is too bright. Our goal is to get the perfect exposure, which is the middle ground of over exposure and under exposure.

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