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You may have read entire volumes of the What to Expect series or consulted with Dr. Spock’s book when you weren’t sure how to potty train your child. Throughout the journey of parenthood, there will be plenty of photo-worthy moments. From the pregnant belly shots to the first tooth to graduation and grandkids, you will need a digital camera to capture important moments along the way. This site will help you choose a digital camera that works for your family, and then offer tips on how to use it. Whether you’re due next week or your youngest is finishing college, there is something here for you.

We’ve created a site where parents can learn about digital photography as it relates to capturing their children’s best and worst moments on camera. This is a place where you can easily figure out what digital camera you want to buy and when and how to use it – all in the time it takes to comb your kids’ hair in the morning.

If you’re not into photography yourself but are taking the family to a professional studio, check out how to get your kids to sit through a photo shoot. If you want to get into photography, check out our top ten family friendly cameras and how to buy a bargain. If you’re sick of blurry and dark pictures of your children’s school plays and parties, you’ll want to read tricky indoor lighting.

Heading on vacation? Make sure you see vacation grab bag first to ensure you’ve got all the right stuff for your trip. If you’re unsure of what moments you need to capture, check out our list of can’t-miss moments. Once your photos are taken, learn how to share them in this article: Blogs, Albums, etc.

Somehow between teaching your kids to feed themselves and think for themselves, you’ll be able to take a few minutes and learn for yourself how to use your camera and take better pictures of your kids.

Surviving Studio Photos with the Kids
Can't-Miss Photo Opportunities in Your Child's Life
Top Ten Family Friendly Digital Cameras
Vacation Grab Bag: What to Pack
Sharing Photos Online with Family and Friends
Getting a Bargain on Your Digital Camera
Can't-Miss Moments: Extended Version
Pictures in Tricky Stage Lighting
Top Ten Family Friendly Digital Cameras
There are thousands of digital cameras on the market right now, but few of them have the durability and features needed by your family. Below are ten digital cameras that have been tried and proven to make life easier on the parents and more enjoyable for the kids.

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Added on: Aug 17, 2006
Getting a Bargain on Your Digital Camera
Perhaps the cost of diapers, health insurance, and shoes is wearing your pocketbook thin, but your dream of buying a digital camera is still within reach. There are ways to get the camera you want for a price you can afford. You just have to bargain-savvy.

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Added on: Aug 17, 2006
Can't-Miss Photo Opportunities in Your Child's Life
No child wants to grow up and find that their photo album is empty; there is something about photographs that evoke memories and emotions in all of us. With that in mind, you don’t want to miss all the classic moments of childhood. To be sure to document them all, check out our extensive list of photo opportunities here.

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Added on: Aug 18, 2006
Sharing Photos Online with Family and Friends
You’ve transferred scores of pictures from your digital camera to the computer, but have you shared them? You taught your kids to share their toys; now it’s your turn to share your pictures with friends and family. There are several free ways to do this online. Sharing photographs online is simple and can be done cheaply – no need to pay for prints and postage to share a photo of your child’s first tooth with the relatives.

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Added on: Aug 17, 2006
Pictures in Tricky Stage Lighting
School plays and recitals are the kind of events that parents and grandparents reflexively want to photograph. They're also pretty high-stakes – there's no second chance to shoot Junior playing Mac Heath or Sis's rendition of Blanche Dubois. Unfortunately, there are many challenges to photography in the typical school auditorium. Here are some tips for getting memento-quality images in even the most challenging circumstances.

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Added on: Aug 17, 2006
Vacation Grab Bag: What to Pack
Before you even start packing, make sure you know how to use your camera. Way too many parents buy digital cameras the day before going on vacation, only to go and realize that they don’t know how to transfer or delete images. If you’re in a rush, just be sure to pack the user manual.

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Added on: Aug 17, 2006
Surviving Studio Photos with the Kids
We all remember having formal studio portraits taken as children. Mom would dress us up in bowties or toile skirts.  Dad would throw us in the minivan and drive us to the portrait studio.  Before we even left the car, there was food in hair, fingers in noses, and siblings in tears.  To make the day more manageable for you and the photographer, we have a few tips.

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Added on: Aug 20, 2006
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