Heaven Sent Photography Blog

Saturday, September 1, 2012

HOW TO MAKE A DISTRACTION LENS TOY

Distraction lens toys are good for getting the attention of little one while photographing them.

Here is a little tutorial on how to make your own lens distraction toys.

I was looking around for something to get little kids attention so they can look at the camera during a shoot. I found something similar to put around your lens, but since I need more than one, I thought it would be more economical for me to make my own. I went to the Dollar Tree and found these bath sponges for kids.

Remove the sponge part. The toy just slides right out of the sponge.

Here are the other materials you will need.

Measure the elastic around your lens and cut it to size.

You will need 2 strips of fabric double the length of the elastic.

Hot glue gun.

For this part, you can use a sewing machine to stitch, but I'm too lazy to pull my machine out so I used hot glue. Place a line of glue on the right part of your fabric and fold the other piece over to form a long tube.

Turn the fabric tube inside out and now you should have the right part of the fabric showing.

Thread your elastic through the fabric tube and glue the ends together. Fold one end of your fabric into the other and glue to seal the ends up. You can also use a Scrunchi, but I couldn't find any at the Dollar Tree.

Snip the strings of the toy and glue them in place on to the fabric ring (Scrunchi)

and VOILA!!!! I have 2 distraction toys for a WHOPPING $2.00!!!

I will use them at my next session and will let you know if they worked!

Enjoy this Tutorial. Feel free to share, but do not claim as your own.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

CONTEST TIME!!!

CONTEST WILL END ON AUGUST 10TH OR WHEN I GET TO 1000 FANS ON MY FAN PAGE.

I attended a child's funeral in June and all I thought about was the pain that the parent's must be feeling. At that moment, I just wanted to love, cuddle and hug with my 3 wonderful kiddos. Life is short and when you are gone, the only thing left of you are your photographs. Memories of that short time you were with us on earth. It is so important to take lots and lots of photos of you and your loved ones because you just never know when your time will come. Sometimes it's hard to have all family members in a photo because one of them is usually behind the camera so this is why I am going to give away a session to someone who has NOT had their photos taken with me (new client).
The 2nd session will be won by who ever refers the most local fans to me. Non-local fans will not count, sorry:(
I will give that session away when I reach 1000 fans on Facebook (that shouldn't be hard to do) :)

To enter for the session giveaway, all you have to do is use the entry form below.

So to recap, I will be giving away 2 free 20 minute sessions at a location of your choice (within 10 miles of 33781) The first session can won by someone that has NOT yet had pictures done with me. The 2nd session can be won by who ever refers the most local fans. (clients or not)
Both contests are going on at the same time so refer your local friends and make sure they leave a comment about who sent them. Good luck and God bless!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, May 21, 2012

MY THUMBTACK LISTING

I have heard many good things about Thumtack.com that I finally decided to sign up and see for myself. check them out! So far so good! Check out my Family Photography listing on Thumbtack.com!

How to stretch your background

I use PSE9 to edit.
Open you image and select the area you want to stretch with your Rectangular Marquee Tool.

Then you select your Move Tool and click once in the selected area.

Then simply just place your mouse over the little middle box tot he right (until you get a double sided arrow) and drag it until you fill your background. Click on the green check mark on the bottom and repeat on the other side.