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Find out what hobbies and interests bring the whole family together.

March 7, 2014 By Karen Main 13 Comments

I began to say my photography hobby is a relatively new interest of me.  Then I recalled those many years of photos, and how my creative style began peaking through when I bought my first camera 20 years ago.

When the kids came along we decided to invest in a compact digital camera.   Not having film and processing costs took my experimentation to a whole new level.  I was snapping cutesy photos of feet, arranging artsy shots of baby clothes (without kids in them) and setting up toys in fun positions.   My favourite of all was capturing unposed shots of my little family as they grew and played together.

I was capturing memories and enjoying the art of it, all at the same time.  I fell in love with photography.

Then 2 years ago my husband bought a DSLR.  He used it occasionally, I was scared of it because I had no idea how to use it.  It sat in its bag a lot.

One day my trusty compact camera broke and I turned to the DSLR to save the day.

Once this baby was in my hands there was no turning  back.  My incredibly thoughtful husband soon organised for me to take a half day course and my DSLR fears were gone.

The most important thing I took away from that day, aside from how to get the camera off auto, was to begin to practice everyday for 5 minutes.

My daily hobby was about to begin.

Yes, my 365 Project.  Everyday since July 1st last year I have spent at least 15 minutes everyday taking a photo.  My teacher was right, my photography has definitely improved as a result.

The added bonus was discovering a magnificent way to connect with and involve the kids in my creative adventures.

I looked back today and chose some of my favourite collaborations with the kids.

Kids

This became an hour long fashion shoot with my 2 incredible stars.

Joy

Although not the best photo of me, we had a fun time at the park capturing the feeling of JOY.

Helicopter

This photo should be named PATIENCE as it took close to 50 shots over 2 sessions to get.

Lego

When I asked Master 7 for one of his creations for this shot, he cleverly added the man with no legs for a quirky feel.

Tea Party

Miss 9 was only too happy to stage this Tea Party for my photo, the puppies were obviously the main characters in her story.

Birthday

Never shy to photo bomb as well.

Pool

Here is my other photo bomber.

touch

Finally a shot of the Photoaday Team.

All this fun got me thinking of other interests and hobbies you can involve the whole family in.

  • Cooking
  • Bike Riding
  • Painting, drawing, in fact all the arts
  • Golf
  • Yoga
  • Gardening
  • Roller Skating and Ice Skating
  • Bird Watching
  • Bushwalking
  • Snow skiing

Add to this list.  What activities do you enjoy that can also involve the whole family?

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Filed Under: Being Mum Tagged With: Fabulous, Family, photoaday, photos

Comments

  1. Kelly McKenzie says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:57 am

    Amazing photos. Such clarity Karen! My daughter is like you. She takes photos of everything. So many in fact that her phone storage was full and she had to delete several hundreds … Another activity to do as a family is running. However, as I’ve found now my two are big, it should be called running and then waiting for mom to finish.

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    • Karen Main says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Kelly that is so funny my phone is full a lot and I have to upload hundreds. How wonderful to have a running hobby that also involves your kids. Great stuff.

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  2. Tamara says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:29 am

    I think you’re a fantastic photographer. And that patience shot! What shutter speed was that at? It’s fantastic.
    My husband’s hobby is gardening. Photography can’t really be called a hobby since it’s my career, but I do involve the family!
    And I just love finding adventures.

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    • Karen Main says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Tamara you are so kind. The photo is a bit deceiving as it looks like the helicopter is racing by, when in fact the skill all came from my son hovering it very still, and within the shot. I would think there is a creative, experimental, just for fun side to your photography which is more hobby than business. Great hobby.

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  3. Michelle says

    March 9, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Love this! I used to take photos of everything…now the kids just groan so I only have it for their sports and when they aren’t looking. But I do love to take pictures…I love to document. If we don’t who will? The kids take all these photos, but they aren’t backing up or preserving anything. Photo documentation is my baby.

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    • Karen Main says

      March 12, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Michelle, I love how you find so many ways to preserve and honour your photos.

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  4. Debbie Goode says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I discovered photography about 2 years ago….and love it. I started out using it to capture reference photos for my paintings, but it has gone way beyond that now. I love what you have captured….precious moments in time!

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  5. Kim says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I love this. Our kids are still little, so we are trying lots of activities to see what interests them. I’m glad that snuggling is still on their list of favorites.

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    • Karen Main says

      March 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Yes Kim, go the snuggle. One of the most simple and delightful joys in my day too.

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  6. Harmony Harrison says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:23 am

    I started taking photos about two and a half years ago with a little purple point-and-shoot. It took such incredible shots! I became hooked on taking photos of my dogs playing, chasing the ball, running free at the beach. Last Christmas, I upgraded — not entirely to a DSLR, because I don’t want to have so much equipment with me on beach hikes, but to a compact bells-and-whistles camera that blows my purple point-and-shoot out of the water. I am so addicted now. I don’t even care how the photos turn out! I just love pressing that little button and seeing the magic on the screen. Thanks for sharing your photos and your photoaday challenge. You are an inspiration!

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    • Karen Main says

      March 12, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Harmony I have heard the new compacts on the market are incredible and like you said much easier to take when hiking. Adding one to my wish list.

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  7. Mothering From Scratch says

    March 15, 2014 at 2:00 am

    {Melinda} Love the first and the last photos the best … awesome. 🙂 I have two teens … not as easy to entertain them as it used to be! We go to Rays games (we live closely) and also to Busch Gardens. We get passes that are good for the whole summer. Teens seem to like to do things that are active and exciting. Sometimes it’s hard for us the parents to keep up! 🙂

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    • Karen Main says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Melinda the teens years are fast approaching for me, this is great advice. Active and Exciting, yes I can do that.

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