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Young House Love » Kids & Pets » Our DIY Newborn Photos

| By Sherry Petersik | June 10, 2014 | 266 Comments

Our DIY Newborn Photos

You guys have asked some questions about taking our own newborn photos, making Teddy’s birth announcement, taking Clara’s four year photo & making her annual video, and what I got for Mother’s Day (spoiler alert: it’s a super sentimental photo book of kid quotes from Clara), so this post is a smorgasbord of all that documentation. As I wrote this I thought “maybe John and I are more ‘document-happy’ than most people” – you know, to take so many photos and make a yearly video, etc. But then I realized that most people with a blog probably lean towards a love of capturing things, and a ton of our non-blogging friends and relatives have phones and computers full of videos and photos of their kids. So I think it’s just easier than ever thanks to cell phones, and maybe we’re not that unusual after all.

We did stash our phones and break out the good camera to snap some casual newborn photos when Teddy was just a week old though, so here’s our favorite one on the cover of his birth announcement. We just used a template from TinyPrints, added the picture, and bought a few dozen.

Birth Announcement From Tiny Prints With Infant Boy Resting On Dads Arm

As is the case with most photoshoots, it gets a lot less glamorous when you zoom out. Yup, we snapped the photo above while John stood between a giant box and a plant in the office.

John Holding Infant Son On Arm In DIY Newborn Photo Shoot

Teddy was just seven days old when we did this, because we wanted to capture his sweet squishy newborn stage. Our amazing brother-in-law Todd (who’s a professional photographer) also offered to take some family & baby photos for us, so it was nice to know that the pictures we took wouldn’t be the only ones. It took the pressure way down, and made it nice and fun. John and I both got in on the shooting action, and we even got some sweet pictures of Clara and Teddy together.

As for the tools we used for our casual little shoot (professionals we’re not, so these really came in handy), we used the diffuser I got John for Christmas, a soft surface that we created with a pile of blankets and a Boppy on our office desk, and a step stool to help us take some shots from above.

Materials And Tools For Homemade DIY Newborn Photo Shoot | Step Stool | Soft Surface | Diffuser

The difference of the diffuser was pretty dramatic. The shot on the left is one we took without it – and then we held up the diffuser to even out the light and took another picture. These baby-in-a-basket shots make us laugh because he straight-up looks like he’s in the womb. I think good pro photographers can pull off setups like these, but after snapping a few we moved on to simpler shots of him sleeping, John holding him, Clara looking at him, etc.

Side By Side Comparison Of Normal Harsh Light And Diffused Light For DIY Newborn Photos

We took these photos with our Nikon D3200 and our nifty fifty lens (it’s an AF-S Nikkor 50mm lens that we’ve had for a few years now). It’s great for shooting detail shots and creating that blurred background, but we never use it for full room shots (we use the stock lens that came with our camera for those).

Nikon D3200 DLS Camera With AF-S Nikkor 55mm Lens

We also tried to include things with meaning to us in the photos…

Sherry Taking Photo Of Infant Son On Blue Homemade Blanket With Teddy Bear

… like this sweet blanket that my brother’s wife Ali knitted for us (it was the first one she ever made – and it came out awesome!).

Newborn Photo Of Infant Son On Homemade Knitted Blanket and Small Bear

Baby foot intermission. I still contend there is nothing cuter.

DIY Newborn Photo Of Infant Feet On Blue Blanket For Birth Announcement

I love this photo that captures Teddy’s cute hair and John’s wedding ring with a simple light background. I still can’t believe how much hair he had at birth since Clara had hardly any for a while.

Dad Hand Holding Newborn Head For Birth Announcement Photoshoot

Here’s one with eyes, was a total coup for us since he was still pretty sleepy and squinty at seven days old.

DIY Newborn Photo Shoot Portrait With Eyes Open

We also wanted to get some shots of Clara with him, so we used our bed as a casual background.

Big Sister Photo With Newborn Baby Brother In Front Of Colorful Background Fabric

This one melts my heart. This girl LOVES her brother.

Big Sister Looking At Infant Baby Brother At DIY Newborn Photo Shoot

We liked these shots so much that we used a series of them on the back of Teddy’s announcement.

Back Of Newborn Birth Announcement Card With Big Sister

These photos were taken the next day, just randomly when they were laying in our bed.

Big Sister And Baby Brother Side-By-Side In Bed

They’re a pretty hilarious pair, these two.

Collage of Big Sister And Baby Brother During Newborn Photo Shoot

Which leads us to Clara’s latest photo project picture. A bunch of you started asking where her four year shot was after we shared her birthday party (thanks for the reminders! It had completely slipped our mind between party stuff and general newborn happenings).

Birthday Photo Project 4 Year Old In Tutu Dress With Gold Shimmery Background

 

It’s pretty crazy to see how much she has grown since we started the project. One of our favorite things to do now is to take Teddy’s weekly photo and then look back at Clara’s photo from that same week. She loves studying his photos next to hers, and it’s fun for us to pick out a few similarities and differences.

We also got some pretty great outtakes from Clara’s four year photo. The one on the right kills me. She saw it and said “I look like a flamingo!”

Collage of Other Photos Of 4 Year Old Birthday Tradition Photo Shoot

And here’s her annual video (you can see the other three here, here, and here). Makes me all mushy and weepy. Sometimes I just want to freeze time.

And now for my mother’s day gift. It made me full on ugly-cry. John secretly put together a little photobook full of Clara Conversations for me.

Photobook Cover Of Toddler Conversations Funny Sayings

Every page had me doing that smiling-with-tears-running-down-my-face thing. It’s one of my favorite things ever. And such a huge surprise. I have no idea when he snuck the time in to make it.

Inside of Photo book gift with Funny Toddler Sayings

John even thought to leave the last page blank so Clara could draw our family. Look at us, all holding hands. I also like how Daddy is smaller than Teddy. And the Easter stickers are a nice touch too.

Kids Drawings In Back of Mother's Day Photo book

Update: John made/bought the book through MyPublisher, which is also where we order our family yearbooks (although this book is smaller and thinner than those).

How are you guys documenting things these days? Is your phone full of photos? Have you make any videos with clips and pictures set to music (here’s a post about how we make ours). Is anyone else sending out birth announcements? Is it weird that I keep them? I have dozens of them, from every friend and relative who has ever sent them to us, and I keep them in a big stack next to the cookbooks in a kitchen cabinet.

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  1. Avatar for Mary | Lemon Grove BlogMary | Lemon Grove Blog says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Your photographs are just beautiful, you guys!! Seriously, what wonderful snapshots to remember this time.

    On a side note, I think I need a diffuser now – what a difference! :D

    Reply
  2. Avatar for ChristieChristie says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:08 am

    This post was so incredibly sweet. I got a little misty eyed at my desk.

    Reply
    • Avatar for LaurenLauren says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Me too. Sitting here at my desk, sniffling away. All of it is so sweet!

    • Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Me three! Totally sniffling at the video. You guys have such a great little family. :-)

    • Avatar for JerriJerri says

      June 10, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Ditto here. So stinking sweet!!

    • Avatar for JessJess says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Me too *sniff sniff* Clara is growing up so quickly. I think she’s looking more like sherry as she gets older. Beautiful little family guys :)

    • Avatar for CynthiaCynthia says

      June 12, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Me too :) That video was beautiful!!

  3. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:09 am

    That is the sweetest Mother’s Day gift ever! This pregnant girl is ugly-crying with you :-) And if I know you Petersik’s at all, John’s Father’s Day gift will be just as sweet.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Sherry & John,

    You are great parents and your family is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing everything – I look forward to reading it each day!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Amy E.Amy E. says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:10 am

    ah! hormones making me cry while i’m at work! cube-mates giving me weird looks! so lovely! i can only hope our daughter loves her little brother as much as Clara loves Teddy (we have to wait until September to see).

    and i don’t think you’re overly documenting; i think you’re lighting a fire under some of us and letting the rest of us live vicariously through your awesome photography/copy skills. seriously, my photo books never turn out that awesome!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Manda WolfManda Wolf says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:10 am

    So precious!!! Enjoy those amazing babies! I am so impressed with the difference the diffuser made… I think I want one now. Great job John on the Mother’s day gift. With two babies you’ll have to get her one every year with both kid’s conversations.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Diane TaylorDiane Taylor says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:12 am

    What sweet photos of Teddy – made me cry and I am at work!!! That Clara convos book is the sweetest-thing-ever My ex just sent me a huge box of photos from when my son Jonathan was little (birth thru age 3) and I went thru them during a drive to the Eastern shore last weekend (while my husband was driving). I literally cried the entire way to Ocean City (he passed away in March 2012 at age 24). Some of these pics I had not ever seen before! I really want to use the link you gave us last week to make a photo book of these shots. You will be so happy to have the books you’ve made many years down the road (I can totally see Clara taking one with her when she goes off to college – ha ha!).

    Thanks so much for sharing – the moments you captured are priceless!

    xxoo – dt

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  8. Avatar for Jeanie De MeloJeanie De Melo says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I literally just did a search on your site for what camera you use. Excellent timing with this post!!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for susansusan says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:17 am

    The Clara Conversations book is adorable!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for HeidiHeidi says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:18 am

    My heart just melted at all of these beautiful photos – thanks for sharing them with us! And that second photo with John holding Teddy is awesome!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for AimeeAimee says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:19 am

    So not weird! I have a stack like that too…it also has wedding invites and save the dates! Every once in awhile I glue them onto a few scrapbook pages and I love to look back on them. I prefer photobooks for pictures, but there’s nothing like a few scrapbook pages for all the “stuff” I just can’t throw away!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:20 am

    I hope you will add some Teddy Talks posts to go with the Clara Conversations down the road. That book John made is amazing! So sweet.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Fo sho.

      xo
      s

  13. Avatar for JoannaJoanna says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:20 am

    So cute that four square of Clara and Teddy together

    In the top left one especially, Clara is looking more and more like her Mama!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Oh my gooooooodness, what a sweet present! John – you WIN.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Where is that lovely gold fabric from? Would love to use it for a DIY photo booth at my upcoming wedding!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:39 am

      That’s from JoAnn! It’s super shiny and awesome for a backdrop.

      xo
      s

  16. Avatar for Amanda @ Living on GraceAmanda @ Living on Grace says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:28 am

    i LOVE that i’m “parenting” in the age of blogs and digital photography so i can be so document happy! i just posted my daughter’s one-year video today; you guys definitely aren’t the only ones!!

    http://www.thekriegers.org/2014/06/taking-a-moment-to-reminisce/

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:39 am

      So sweet!

      xo
      s

  17. Avatar for Lindsay JLindsay J says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Love it all! Definitely validates my desire to want to document everything. I take pictures upon pictures yet still don’t feel it’s enough. I do find that I take too many with my phone and want to take more with my camera.

    Thanks for sharing. The video is awesome!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for SherryBSherryB says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Getting me all choked up here at work…I love your little family – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:30 am

    The photos… the book…. Clara & Teddy… adorable. :)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for ShuntaShunta says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:30 am

    And the award for the most teary face at work on a Tuesday due to this sweet family goes to…..ME! Love you guys and love that you capture so many moments! We are a family that does the same now that we have our daughter and it’s priceless!! Cannot wait until we can have a book filled with Zoe’s comments. We can tell from her constant jabber (she’s 15 months) that she’s going to be a talker!

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  21. Avatar for Leah KerbsLeah Kerbs says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Great post! Question, how do you guys make the yearly videos? Do you have some software you use? I’m not very technologically savy at all!! However, I love her videos and would love to do that for my little guy (he’s almost 2!) thanks in advance!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Here’s a post about that for ya: https://www.younghouselove.com/2012/09/video-replay/

      xo
      s

  22. Avatar for RobinRobin says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:33 am

    that 50mm lens is a good one!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for AnaAna says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I’m not pregnant not overly hormonal today so I don’t have an excuse, but that video made me cry. So wonderful.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for AnaliseAnalise says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Beautiful. All the best to you and your wonderful family (of five!).

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Barbara H.Barbara H. says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Though I read every post, I seldom comment. But boy, (and girl!), I sure had to tell you after watching the video that you are so doing it right! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Thank you so much Barbara!

      xo
      s

  26. Avatar for AprilApril says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Love all the pics of the kids! They are adorable! That book is pure awesome!

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  27. Avatar for StephSteph says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I am DYING over that picture of him with his eyes open. It looks like he’s posing. And the pictures of the two of them! I just can’t handle the adorable.

    No pictures or videos of families here as I’m currently still single. But since I’m a first time homeowner there’s lots of pics of flowers I’ve grown and meals I’ve cooked, things I’ve baked.

    Although I do have a plethora of pics of my baby cousin. Actually, she’s 6 so I guess she’s not a baby. In any event, I love her like my own so when I see her I do fill up with pics.

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  28. Avatar for AlyAly says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:40 am

    So cute! I just sent my husband a link to this post and told him to bookmark it for a couple reason:

    1. Remind me to document Kiddo Conversations for our future, unborn children.
    2. To remember that a book like that will be a great Mother’s Day gift.

    Thank you for all the continued inspiration!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Michelle | Birds of BerwickMichelle | Birds of Berwick says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:41 am

    You guys are amazing parents! Thank you again for sharing your wonderful family with all of us!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:43 am

    This is beautiful. You have the cutest kids.

    I actually took some beginner photography classes because I’m determined to be the person in the family who can take good pictures (our family photos can be a hit or miss lol). This is more encouragement to keep working on it and to actually take the time to do something with the photos. That book with Clara was the PERFECT gift. I’m assuming John got some major brownie points? Haha.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Ten million brownie points.

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for LaureaLaurea says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Nice title…Bears Beets Battlestar Galactica

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Oh Dwight.

      xo
      s

  32. Avatar for Amanda @ Living on GraceAmanda @ Living on Grace says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:46 am

    ah, i totally keep birth announcements. i always get nostalgic because i think, “these are the kids that my kids are going to grow up with!” which makes me want to hold on to them.

    Reply
  33. Avatar for haverwenchhaverwench says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:47 am

    OK, next you need to make a Clara-a-Day calendar. I think you could actually get complete strangers to buy that.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Ha!

      xo
      s

  34. Avatar for staceystacey says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:47 am

    seriously…this is the cutest. everything on this page, lol.

    Reply
  35. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Ahh! That is toooooo cute! Can’t wait to see the video when I get home :)

    Sarah

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  36. Avatar for VanessaVanessa says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Love this! Thank you for sharing! What company did John use to create the book??

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

      He bought it from MyPublisher (it’s a smaller, thinner book than the ones we use as family yearbooks).

      xo
      s

  37. Avatar for ElenaElena says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I love the Clara videos. She’s adorable and what a great big sister she is to Teddy. Congrats on your beautiful family. It’s been a joy read this blog since before Clara was born and I always will. :-)

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  38. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Most adorable baby in the world! Besides my own, of course :)

    What photo book service did John use for the book….totally inspired to make one!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

      He bought it from MyPublisher (it’s a smaller, thinner book than the ones we use as family yearbooks).

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for LyndseyLyndsey says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:49 am

    So great! Could you share what company John used to make the Clara Conversations book? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

      He bought it from MyPublisher (it’s a smaller, thinner book than the ones we use as family yearbooks).

      xo
      s

  40. Avatar for AriAri says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:51 am

    You guys are too cute!! All of you, yes even you John, because that Mother’s Day gift was just so adorable beyond words!! I need to remember to take more pictures and videos of my girl and write down what she says since she’s starting to say a few words now. So stinking cute!! Love you guys, you’re awesome.

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  41. Avatar for AprilApril says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I’m all misty eyed! <3 Such a lovely family. And Sherry, that little lady looks so much like you!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for KileyKiley says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I love the pictures of Clara and Teddy together:) My son is Clara’s age and is so in love with his 4 month-old brother:) His relationship with his 2.5 year-old sister is a bit more tumultuous, of course! But capturing those sweet moments on film is as close as you can get to reliving them over and over again… Beautiful.

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  43. Avatar for RitaRita says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Hi guys! Long time reader and fan! Just a quick question. I love how your Instagram pictures look so sweet and not posed. Any tips on how to capture those moments with kids and loved ones without them feeling staged? What filter do you use and how do you not have to crop some? They transition very nice in those books you create. Anyways, you both are such an inspiration! Keep up the good work! PS, i’m a new mom and these tips will help me create books for my baby boy in the future!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Thanks Rita! My tip for Instagram is just to snap a few different shots (some are terrible, and some magically get something great) and to try to shoot in vertical mode. That way when you make it a square you just lose top and bottom (when I shoot horizontally, I often hate to crop them into a square because I lose more of the “content” part of the pic if that makes sense). We usually don’t use any filters, but occasionally use Sierra to lighten something or make it more vintage/faded. Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

  44. Avatar for KimKim says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Well that video just made me ugly cry from thinking about my girl getting that big (she’s just over two now). The book John made (OMG – well played sir) has inspired me to start keep track of her conversations! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Love this post so much! Bravo for documenting your lives, these things will inevitably (if not already) be priceless to your family.

    I need to get a move on it in putting together our own family albums!!!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I love this! My daughter was born a week before Teddy and my son (named Teddy!) is three now, so I’ll be stealing some of these ideas for photo shoots!
    Did you use a website like shutterfly/tiny prints to make the Clara conversations book? I like that setup!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:04 am

      John bought the book from MyPublisher (it’s a smaller, thinner book than the ones we use as family yearbooks).

      xo
      s

  47. Avatar for Jo @ LetJo @ Let's Face the Music says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Clearly “Daddy” is smaller than “Teddy” because it’s a perspective drawing. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Ha!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for cccc says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I was thinking that too– mommy’s the clear center of this family! My son draws his ENORMOUS self; everyone else looks like a backup singer.

      You have such a sweet family!

      (And p.s., I thought the “womb” picture read “Easter egg”, what with it being that time of year and all– “green” and “womb” have never before met in my mind…) :P

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:30 am

      So funny!

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:01 am

    The Clara Conversations book is amazing! What a sweet, thoughtful gift. What website did he use to make it? I have written down my daughter’s conversations, too. Would love to create a book!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:03 am

      He bought it from MyPublisher (it’s a smaller, thinner book than the ones we use as family yearbooks).

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for NicoleNicole says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thanks! And sorry – I now see you answered that question about 500 times :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:14 am

      No worries, they all came in at the same time! Haha!

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for FionaFiona says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:01 am

    Everything about this is adorable! (The drawing in the book is amazing, such a nice touch) I aspire to make little books like that and take yearly photos when I have kids. It’s so cute to see them grow :)

    Reply
  50. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:06 am

    My husband did a one-second-a-day video of our 2013 year and it was so awesome. I had no idea how much it would really sum up our family and that time. We are doing it again this year. The one second format seems crazy, but what you end up with are memory-like snippets. He’s also done videos like this for our vacations specifically, and it’s the same result. Admittedly audio is tough, so he kept the original audio but layered music in the back to keep things consistent. See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPBgEH2F4jY&list=UUx0Bd8fw9J9gFOpvyea047A

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:08 am

      THAT. IS. SO. COOL. John just came in and watched it with me. Such an awesome idea!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Kathleen SwensonKathleen Swenson says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Love this. What did you use to take one second videos (video camera? regular camera? Is there a 1 second setting?) Did you take several a day and narrow it down, or just randomly take one? I think I am going to have to try this when baby arrives :)

    • Avatar for SarahSarah says

      June 10, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      He/we used our iphones almost exclusively to capture video, taking as much at a time and per day as we wanted. It was sometimes hard to decide what to use, especially if several interesting or important things happened on the same day. My husband used Final Cut Pro to edit, but that’s only because he works in the television industry and is used to using that tool. iMovie should work just as well. There are apps out there that will help you do this, but we didn’t use them. A great place to start is a vacation. Take a bunch of video and try to make a 45 second result. Super fun to share!

    • Avatar for Amy E.Amy E. says

      June 10, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      OMG i NEEED to have my sister do this! she’s in tv production and would be SO good at it! or maybe i’ll just make her compile mine. SO awesome, thanks for sharing!

    • Avatar for MarciMarci says

      June 11, 2014 at 9:46 am

      That is so cool… and creative!

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