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I want to make a post about catchlights. I have been thinking about these lately and would like to expand my knowledge and share what I have learned with you.

So here’s the Casting Call part… I bet you are sick of just seeing my kids faces on here. Would you like your child’s sweet mug to be in a post? I would love to open up the floor and see if anyone would be interested in letting me use one or two of your photos in a post.

If you are interested in contributing a photo or two, please contact me via a comment after this post, the MomShots contact page or email me at momshots@yahoo.com. I am specifically looking for any shots of your children that have great catchlights in the eyes. If you aren’t sure what a catchlight is here is a definition: Catchlights are a reflection of the light source in the eyes of your subject.

I’m looking forward to your contribution! Also, I would love to use your photos in future posts. If you have any ideas or thoughts on this I would love to hear from you. Seriously. Email me.

Again, not my giveaway, but over at Giveawayaday you can enter to win one of these cute camera straps. She makes them for SLR cameras and for point and shoot cameras and uses a wide variety of really cute fabrics. Go check out her Etsy site and then go back and leave a comment with your favorite pattern. Easy peasy. Maybe you’ll be the winner!

Over at my newest favorite site, I heart faces, there is a really great article about reading your camera manual and understanding what it means. It is focused toward beginner level photographers and is a wonderful resource. So if you have heard me shout over and over again, “Read your manual” and you are always thinking, “I tried that and it didn’t make any sense!!!” then read this little post and you will be suddenly shot up into a whole new world of camera understanding.

This post uses a DSLR as an example but it all applies to any camera. A point and shoot works on the same principals as the DSLR.

So the MomShots tip of the day is to go here to read the article written by Rachel Durik.

Why you ask? Because of this article. Pretty cool write up, huh?

Thanks!!!

This week’s theme for iheartfaces is “Messy”. Well with a theme like that you would think I would have tons of photos that fit the bill. But for some reason I can’t really find any that I like. Or at least none that I want to enter into the contest. Until I saw this photo. It is funny how inspiration strikes, isn’t it? I saw Kerry’s great shot (which I think is absolutely ADORABLE, btw) and was reminded of this shot for some reason.

This is from Magnus’s first birthday, last July. He had his birthday cake and got to eat it too! I love this shot. I love the angle and the focus. It’s just abstract enough. Plus, you know he was having a blast!!!

Have I mentioned how much I am enjoying that blog? I hope you will post an entry too. Ohh, I almost forgot! This week they are having a special beginners section. Only beginner level people can post in that category. This is really cool because usually beginners are putting their shots up against all levels of photographers. It can be a little intimidating and some people might feel it is unfair. I love it that way because I think it forces me to really be creative and try harder. I am not a beginner anymore but I can sure shoot some shoddy shots ( I love alliteration!!!) sometimes. So the point is, if you haven’t entered in the past because you were intemidated by the divers pool of photographers, don’t let that hold you back this week. Find your favorite messy shot and post it up there! Even if you have to give your kids your kids a bucket of mud and stage a messy shot. Do it! You will really have fun.

Thanks again for the inspiration Kerry! I always love your blog!!!