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Ask the Expert: Professional Photographer Me Ra Koh Teaches You to Take Pictures Like a Pro!

Posted by on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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Sign up for a photo challenge that just might change your life!

Want to capture your baby's most precious moments in pictures, but aren't quite sure you've got the skill? Well, today is your lucky day! CafeMom is thrilled to welcome renowned photographer Me Ra Koh to the Babies group! Me Ra will be sharing her favorite photo "recipes" for you to try at home and share your results! You can find the recipes here:

Recipe 1: The Fleeting Hair Swirl (0-3 Months)

Recipe 2: The Push-Up (3-6 Months)

Recipe 3: Standing Proud (6-9 Months)

Recipe 4: Those Chunky, Adorable Baby Legs (9-12 Months)

Recipe 5: Toddler Magic (Toddler)

Recipe 6: Color or Black and White? (Any Age)

Recipe 7: Capture Your Family's Story (Multiple Ages)

Try them at home and post your results!

Me Ra will be here next week, beginning March 12th, offering the tips and encouragement you need to capture those sweet shots - just like the pros. And on Friday, 3/16, beginning at 12:00 pm EST, Me Ra will be here LIVE to answer questions and share her feedback on some of YOUR photos!

Sign up for the challenge and you could win a copy of Me Ra's book Your Baby in Pictures. 2 moms will win! Then tune in for the live Q&A to see if Me Ra has chosen your photo for critique!


                            

 

Want some inspiration before getting started?  Read Me Ra's incredible story (warning: have tissues handy)!


Plus, connect with Me Ra, and learn more about her work here:

like.  facebook  

tweet. @merakoh

grow. www.merakoh.com


Thanks for joining us, Me Ra!


The Official Rules
To enter the contest, reply to this post and at least one related challenge post. Click on the 'reply to post' button at the top (or bottom) of that post. When the text box opens, add your reply. Once you've added your reply, click on the "Add Reply' button. 

  • Posts must be made between Wednesday March 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm EST and Sunday Friday 16, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.   
  • This contest will end on  Friday March 16, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.    
  • Two winners will be selected randomly. 
  • The winners will be posted on this thread and will be notified via CafeMom PM. 
  • Multiple replies are allowed and will increase  your chances of winning. 
  • Prizes are only available to members who live in the US or Canada (excluding Quebec). 
  • Two winners will receive a copy of Your Baby In Pictures.
  • See the Official Rules for CafeMom Sweepstakes here.
Posted by on Feb. 21, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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marisab
by Member on Mar. 8, 2012 at 5:49 PM

totally cool sign me up

PEEK05
by Ruby Member on Mar. 8, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Fun :)

Mojitomommy
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Sounds fun . count me in .


christaberk
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM
1 mom liked this
Woohoo!!
nikki9917
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Sounds fun! I love photography! I'm totally in!
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Michaelsmama05
by Member on Mar. 8, 2012 at 6:03 PM

 sounds like alot of fun!

AdriaD
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Sign me up, please!

lasombrs
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

 this sounds fun. I'd love to join please

pinupbeauty90
by on Mar. 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM
I wanna do it!
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Virgo.Mama
by Member on Mar. 8, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Sounds like fun!

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