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Marie Torio is a NY based |
| Hello friends, I hope your summer has been well. School is out and before we know it, it will be time for back-to-school. In the meantime, we have to keep the kids busy. I’ve decided to write this piece to encourage you all to make the best of your summer activities with family and friends, while capturing precious memories with your camera. There are endless locations to capture these beautiful moments. From your own backyard, the beach, or local park to a nature walk and day trip into the city. The photos I included were effortless moments captured with my camera. The silhouette photo of my son jumping off the lifeguard chair was an evening at the beach with the family. The image of my daughter blowing the dandelions was on a walk around the neighborhood, and the last was at a local park after an early dinner. Look for those moments during the summer. I’m sure there will be plenty. Once portraits are taken, most people don’t take the time to print and frame them. I struggle with this myself. Making a little home decor project out of it helps me become inspired to execute a fun layout for a wall. First, I think of a color scheme and the elements I want to incorporate. For the one I’m using as an example, I chose a rustic, light green, neutral color palette. I included our last name initial next to the words ‘family’ and ‘love’. Adding decorative items like flowers, arrows and a mirror balances the photos and words, tying it nicely together. I referred to Pinterest for inspiration and purchased the items from Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Home Goods. I love that photography allows us capture the moments we love and at the same time, incorporate them into our home decor in a meaningful way. Have fun designing your next project and happy shooting. |
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