Fun Taking Great Birthday Party Pictures

Taking great birthday party pictures with your still camera and video camera to capture the precious moments of your child's birthday party.

Picture This

Your child gets ready to blow out the candles on their birthday cake (the cake you spent so much time making), you pick up your camera to capture this very important moment in your child's life and--You're out of film.

You've run out of Smart Media cards for your digital camera or you're out of tape for your video camera--Or you're out of batteries!

Everyone waits, the candles are now melting away, and everyone is getting impatient.

Sound familiar?

Digital cameras and video cameras are common in more and more homes. And of course some people still use film cameras.

Your cameras often sit forgotten on a shelf in a dusty closet--then, at the last minute you say "now where did I put the camera?"

Do yourself, your family and your child a big favor.

Before your child's party (several days before), find your camera or cameras and get them ready to capture all the very special moments of your child's birthday party.

You absolutely don't want to leave these preparations until the last minute.

If you do, you'll probably run out of time and won't be able to stop for batteries or film or videotape.

*A Tip From Grandpa Mike

I spent a lot of years as a professional videographer,(I even won a regional Emmy) so when it comes to taking pictures and shooting video, I know what I'm talking about.

First of all, if you don't have time to take pictures yourself, make sure you ask (someone you can trust) to be your "official" photographer and or videographer.

Don't pose all your pictures.

Capture the action as it takes place. Take pictures of your guests as they arrive (especially if it's a costume party).

Take pictures of your child and their guests playing party games, doing crafts, playing with balloons and anything else they do.

After a while, your guests will forget about the cameras and you'll be able to capture some excellent candid shots.

And remember, you can give some of your guests disposable cameras so you'll be sure to get some fun "kid's point of view" shots.

Get all your cameras ready well in advance so that when your birthday child gets ready to blow out the candles on that very special cake, you'll be more than ready to capture the moment on film or video.

Take Lots Of Pictures

Your child and all their party guests are going to have so much fun. So take lots of pictures to preserve your precious memories. And did you know that the Kodak EasyShare Gallery is the perfect place to share your pictures with family and friends. And you can Get 20 FREE Prints at the Gallery today! Take a look, you'll be glad you did.

Who knows, that shot could turn out to be a family heirloom!

Have FUN

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