Giveaway - Flip Video Camera ($150 value)
Update: I have extended this Giveaway to run until 11:59PM on Dec 1. The prize winner will be announced on Dec 2.
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julianne
November 17, 2008 at 4:45 a.m.My favorite tip? Let everyone else do it! Spouse, parents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, give them all cameras. They enjoy documenting, while I enjoy the moment.
Stacey Brill
November 17, 2008 at 5:02 a.m.I always try to make sure I say the date when I first start videoing. I always think I will remember later, but never do. And I try to make sure I say how old, tall, etc the kids are, just for posterity.
Kristen
November 17, 2008 at 7:04 a.m.Take lots of pictures!! This contest is great, thanks for the opportunity.
rachel crisman
November 17, 2008 at 7:36 a.m.I scrap book my holidays and I used to have a video camera but it was old and finally broke!Now that I have a baby I really feel I need something like this!
Sonnet Smith
November 17, 2008 at 8:23 a.m.Every year we take a family picture in front of the tree at my parent's house. It is so fun to compare the picture to previous years and see who has grown, the new family members, etc
Naomi
November 17, 2008 at 9 a.m.Upload or get prints made ASAP. That way, you're still in the holiday mood!
judy brittle
November 17, 2008 at 9:26 a.m.I tell all my daughters to make sure that they bring their cameras. Then when they develop them with picture picture I get the spares. I have a scrap book for each of my 12 grandchildren so I just get to work on those.
Rachel
November 17, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.never put the camera down because the moment you do, something is going to happen that you wished you had recorded. with a camera this small, it's not hard to keep around.
Melody
November 17, 2008 at 9:34 a.m.We take tons and tons of pictures! We bought a digital camera that has a rechargeable battery, so we never have a dead battery! It is so much cheaper than buying batteries all the time.. We were actually thinking about asking for one of these for Christmas!
Melody Hansen
November 17, 2008 at 9:47 a.m.Left a travel tip about Boston, MA..
Michelle
November 17, 2008 at 10:36 a.m.My tip would be to make sure to hand off the camera every once in a while so you can get in the videos. You don't want your kids to wonder why you "weren't there". Thanks for the giveaway!
vanessa
November 17, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.I always turn holiday pictures into our thank you cards. Gets the cards done and forces me to upload the pics to the website to print them. relatives love getting a thank you note/photo. makes the thank you part easier as there is less room to write.
Teresa
November 17, 2008 at 11:21 a.m.I buy inexpensive one time camera's for each person on Christmas morning
:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
Kelly
November 17, 2008 at 11:25 a.m.I make sure all pictures are dated then photo book them
Thank you
Patty Smith
November 17, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.date everything....cards, pictures (we even do the tablecloth)
Patti
November 17, 2008 at 11:39 a.m.I always keep a camera with me so I can catch great moments where ever I am.
brandy walleshauser
November 17, 2008 at 11:40 a.m.my favorite tip is to stay hidden and just let the family go about their wild ways. if they know there is a camera there, then it becomes a distraction, exspecially with young ones.
i don't have video camera and would love to record this christmas
brandy walleshauser
November 17, 2008 at 11:42 a.m.i put a travel tip up about burlington nc
Melody
November 17, 2008 at 11:47 a.m.We never use our video camera except once a year, on New Year's Eve. Then we do a complete end-of-the-year update, along with shots of the new toys and Q&As with the kids. We love it!
michelle santillan
November 17, 2008 at 11:54 a.m.always have your camera handy and let your guest use it too.
Michele
November 17, 2008 at 11:56 a.m.Taking holiday pictures for Christmas cards every year, fun to look back on too!
Matthew Meisenhelder
November 17, 2008 at 12:07 p.m.i bring with me a blank scrapbook on holiday. i also bring my trusty Polaroid camera, this way i can capture instant moments, stick them in the book and write a little description
lovesfool
November 17, 2008 at 12:08 p.m.Lots of pics and video!
Marilyn Wons
November 17, 2008 at 12:12 p.m.I buy a yearly christmas scrapbook for new Christmas photos. I have each year's date on the cover. I keep them in my bookcase for easy access. Every Christmas, our family takes out the previous years and we have a wonderful time looking through them together.
Stephanie P
November 17, 2008 at 12:13 p.m.Get everyone in the spotlight at once. Use a tripod to get the whole group. Thanks so much.
AmandaK
November 17, 2008 at 12:15 p.m.Last year, I took my camera to the family get-together. I told them that they can take any pictures they like and I laid the camera down on the table and anyone could pick it up and take pictures. At the end of the night, I went through the pictures and they were great! People have a different way of seeing things through the lens, and now, those pictures are in my Family Holiday photo album!
Joseph Boltz
November 17, 2008 at 12:16 p.m.My favorite tip for documenting my holiday memories is have plenty of film (old school), batteries (new or rechargeable) and or disposable cameras (give one to each person in the family to take pictures during the gathering).
Then develop them and give each of them an album or DVD during your next family holiday to cherish forever.
Carol
November 17, 2008 at 12:18 p.m.My best tip is to try to make people forget your taking videos or pics. Spontaneity always leads to fantastic photos, and it's a technique People Magazine has used since its inception.
joanmurraycefalu
November 17, 2008 at 12:23 p.m.Don't forget to share camera-person duty. Videos and picture from my childhood never included my Dad because he was always behind the lens! :) Have a wonderful Holiday and give your family and friends extra love.
Melissa B.
November 17, 2008 at 12:27 p.m.Every Christmas I lay out all the presents my kids received and take one picture. That way they can see how much that really got.
Rita A
November 17, 2008 at 12:33 p.m.Saving the Christmas cards to remember all the important persons in your life.
ron
November 17, 2008 at 12:35 p.m.winning a flip video recorder and then loading them on my computer and then loading them on my back up drive.
jffryclough
November 17, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.pictures rule but video with sound is tops
brandy w
November 17, 2008 at 12:48 p.m.left a travel tip about lake beuna vista fl
Sandy Tritt
November 17, 2008 at 12:51 p.m.Take tons of pictures
Angel
November 17, 2008 at 12:54 p.m.I'll be setting the video camera on the desk pointed at the floor near teh tree to make sure it all gets recorded, especially important for us since husband will be deployed!
amber
November 17, 2008 at 12:55 p.m.Ooh, I'd love to win this. I wanted it for Christmas last year, but Santa didn't deliver, lol ;)
My tip: Have extra batteries on hand! You know how you're sure your camera has batteries in it? Well, they will let you down! You don't want to miss out on a great moment by clicking the shutter to find out the camera is dead, or have to fumble around checking the tv remote and any other darn appliance you can find that may have batteries in it. Like the Boy Scouts say, be prepared! :)
Thanks so much!
Heidi
November 17, 2008 at 1 p.m.We blog about the events throughout the day. We have family & friends abroad, some in the military, and it's a fun way for them to check in and see what is happening as the extended family gathers. We can also upload video to tell them we miss them and let them see photos of the kids.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Brandi M.
November 17, 2008 at 1 p.m.For one of our first family vacations, we took our laptop. Each night I was able to type a quick paragraph about what happened that day. When I went back to look at pictures, I had the narrative for each day!
Jennifer Barnett
November 17, 2008 at 1:04 p.m.I make sure to pass the camera around so that everyone gets in the photos or videos. Too often the photographer gets left out.
Aimee
November 17, 2008 at 1:09 p.m.My favorite tip is not to wait for the "perfect" photos or to have everyone always looking at the camera smiling. You'll capture some real,lovely, interesting pictures that will be so much fun to look back on!
Stacey Brown
November 17, 2008 at 1:10 p.m.I try to get my pics printed out right away and scrap book them right away also!
Ann Fantom
November 17, 2008 at 1:11 p.m.Zoom in for close face shots. It really captures the subject's emotionions
Jennifer
November 17, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.Mt tip is not to be the only one filming we like to pass around the camera for different perspectives
Steve R
November 17, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.I always make sure to date my DVD's, and write a sentence or 2 on what it's about....
Erin A
November 17, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.We always have big gatherings for the holidays and I try to get as many pictures and as much video as possible. I usually like to edit the video and create 'holiday' dvd's to share with the family. I scrapbook the pictures (although that is dedicated more to our kids). I never get enough video though... this is a great giveaway! Thanks for the entry.
Megan
November 17, 2008 at 1:36 p.m.What a wonderful giveaway!! My favorite way to document is with photos....however, it would be nice to video!! Such a neat little camera!!!
Lauren
November 17, 2008 at 1:39 p.m.I think it is important to make sure that capturing the holiday moment is not getting in the way of experiencing the love, family and fun of the day!
Joann
November 17, 2008 at 1:40 p.m.I agree that the best tip is to have more than one person manning the camera. When I was young, it was always my dad so he is missing from a lot of the action. Also, always have the camera on hand but hidden from view that way you can catch those really candid moments when people don't see the camera :)
susan varney
November 17, 2008 at 1:42 p.m.take loads of pictures and make sure you put who they are and date, date, date
Kellie
November 17, 2008 at 1:47 p.m.My advice would be to ask people to take a picture of your whole family. You don't know how many pics i have of just me & my daughter, and then my husband and my daughter. We hardly have any of the 3 of us because one of us is always taking the picture!
Amy Huang
November 17, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.I make sure I tell atleast two people to capture photos throughout the day, that way if one forgets or gets caught up in the action there's a backup.
Kimberly
November 17, 2008 at 1:59 p.m.My favorite way to remember holiday memories is something my mother started when I was little - writing letters to each member of the family the day after Christmas to be opened on Christmas eve the following year. We always write what exciting presents were given, who was there, etc etc
D Kasper
November 17, 2008 at 2:08 p.m.My favorite tip for documenting holiday memories is to keep the gift tags from each present and a scrap of the wrapping paper it was in then write the date and gift on the back and put the tags and paper in a scrapbook (with photo if available).
Stephanie V
November 17, 2008 at 2:18 p.m.We take lots of pictures and order prints for our photo album immediately following the holidays. We also try to get someone else to take some family photos so everyone is in it.
Barbara Baker
November 17, 2008 at 2:24 p.m.My favorite tip to share is this:
Take as many pictures as you possibly can. You'd be amazed at how cool those "un-expected" photos remind you of events. Forget the poses; just point and click, that's what I always think!!!!
-Barb :)
Kathy Davis
November 17, 2008 at 2:25 p.m.Take picutres when the kids are not looking sometimes get the best picutres that way
and dress the kids a like it will be great black mail later in life
D. Martin
November 17, 2008 at 2:42 p.m.My favorite tip for documenting holiday memories is take lots of pictures!
Jen
November 17, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.I leave the camera on the battery save mode, but always on because those cute moments happen unexpectedly.
Jana
November 17, 2008 at 2:56 p.m.pics pics pics!!!!!
Pat
November 17, 2008 at 3:04 p.m.Commenters on this blog have unique original and informative ideas. I've learned a great deal in the last few minutes just by reading them. Thank you! My tried and true contribution is to just keep your camera close at hand at all times. When one of those priceless moments presents itself you'll be ready to record it. Thanks for the contest. Best wishes for a happy holiday season to all!
Shana
November 17, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.I carry my digital camera with me EVERYWHERE... I hardley ever miss a "KODAK MOMENT" haha... Would love to have a video camera so I could record my son and all the cute things he does..
victoria lynch
November 17, 2008 at 3:18 p.m.I love to get a picture with us all making snow angels.
thanks
Brian
November 17, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.lots of pictures
allan
November 17, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.one word camcorder
Gillian
November 17, 2008 at 3:29 p.m.Handmaking thank-you cards--everything goes out the door with an extra story to tell and we use up various craft supplies around the house.
...but also, we purchase a silver holiday bell engraved with the current year. The collection adds to our decor and the bell itself triggers memories and storytelling.
Abby
November 17, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.Make sure my husband gets his turn at the camera. There are absolutely NO pictures of me from last Christmas as he took them all!
Rebecca Snodgrass
November 17, 2008 at 3:34 p.m.I love to scrapbook all of the special moments.
Ang
November 17, 2008 at 3:40 p.m.I specifically ask a few people to take candid pictures and then share them with with everone so there are lots of pictures from different perspectives.
Jamie Gold
November 17, 2008 at 3:42 p.m.Make sure you switch on and off when it comes to WHO is taking the photos. You don't want to miss out on the fun when you are taking pictures all day long!
ky2here
November 17, 2008 at 3:43 p.m.Keep it candid. The forced staged 'waving at the camera' is boring, boring, boring. You see personality and interesting dynamics when it's unstaged.
leloni
November 17, 2008 at 3:48 p.m.always have a camera around....ya never know when there will be a memory you will want to capture
MRS.MOMMYY
November 17, 2008 at 3:56 p.m.lots of pics and scrapbooking
Shilo Beedy
November 17, 2008 at 4:02 p.m.I would say take photos and and get them printed as soon as possible. Then when you get the photos back write information on the back of each photo such as the day they were taken.Plus do some video taping to capture great moments.
Carla Pullum
November 17, 2008 at 4:08 p.m.Our family uses the digital camera to capture moments! Then we load on the computer and send to family!
Andrew Gordon
November 17, 2008 at 4:10 p.m.use a slideshow picture software programm and u can make a greta dvd for family.
charline s
November 17, 2008 at 4:13 p.m.I take lots of pics and try to write it all down once everyone has gone home in my journal.
Cheryl W
November 17, 2008 at 4:13 p.m.I like to make sure all the batteries are charged the night before a holiday event, and to pack everything up first thing in the morning so I don't forget to take it with me.
Patricia Banks
November 17, 2008 at 4:32 p.m.With 10 kids and 22 grand kids, and soon to be 4 great grand children there are so many precious moments to capture you cannot get them all. In their presence this would allow me to not miss as many.
Betty King
November 17, 2008 at 4:39 p.m.I dont pick out one certain setting. I just keep my camera with me and snap at unexpected times. This makes for candid shots that I would probley otherwise never notice. Like my two grand-boys studying the details of their Christmas gifts together, heads touching and hearts reacting.
Julie
November 17, 2008 at 4:49 p.m.I love to document holidays by scrapbooking with lots of pictures!
Amanda
November 17, 2008 at 5:14 p.m.Make sure you date the pictures also having everyone taking pictures helps too.
Margaret Smith
November 17, 2008 at 5:23 p.m.We take plenty of photo's and have them printed quickly, so as to be able to mark each one with our special thoughts and memories.
Stacy
November 17, 2008 at 5:24 p.m.Pass the camera around so everyone gets a chance to tell about their day.
brandy
November 17, 2008 at 5:27 p.m.favorite tip - use new technology. ditch the digital camera that's 5 years old. it's slow and annoying! just get a new one and snap snap snap!
syeda
November 17, 2008 at 5:33 p.m.Thank you for the awesome giveawy. I capture the holidays by taking lot of pictures and making scrapbooks. Winning the flip ultra video camera would make it so much easier for me to capture the memories of my baby son. Please pick me...
Jill L
November 17, 2008 at 5:48 p.m.Take some pictures, but also write about it. I used to be so busy taking pictures that I would miss out. Now I take some pictures so that we will always remember it, but I enjoy the moments and day. Having a little Flip Camera would be a easy way to record some of those moments.
Denise Montgomery
November 17, 2008 at 6:04 p.m.Each year I buy a new photo album and start with pictures taken in January and end it in December. That way everything is labled by year and in order that the event/picture occurred.
MF
November 17, 2008 at 6:12 p.m.Don't make the holidays all about taking pictures. Try and capture the real moments not just the staged ones. My mom always wanted pictures of everything and now most of what I remember from the holidays is taking pictures.
Madonnalisa
November 17, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.Every year we get together with my cousins and we try to take a picture of all of us standing in chronological order and there is usually something in the photo that tells you what "year/decade" it is. I guess someone could hold a sign with the year it is. We have been doing this for over 30 years and with the new generation of cousins we started putting the kids/babies in chronological order.
wandermom
November 17, 2008 at 6:23 p.m.I'm afraid I don't have a favorite way of capturing holiday moments, but I do like taking lots of photos. And I LOVE the Flip, I just don't have one of my own yet. So, watch out for diggs, stumbles, del.ic.ious bookmarks etc etc
nood13s
November 17, 2008 at 6:31 p.m.our kids will be have so much media, stills and videos of thier lives, that theyre all gonna be media studies graduates .
Jennifer S.
November 17, 2008 at 6:34 p.m.I love to take digital photos and then put them into scrapbooks. This year I might have the photos put onto a DVD. It's easy to send to relatives.
Nancy
November 17, 2008 at 6:35 p.m.Take lots and lots and lots of pictures! I also set up the video camera in the corner and just let it run to capture everyone, even me, opening presents.
Nancy
November 17, 2008 at 6:36 p.m.I posted about the giveaway on my blog - http://lifewithmyboys.wordpress.com/2...
Hyphen
November 17, 2008 at 6:37 p.m.My tip is not to get too focused on documenting it all that you're not a part of it. Far too often, I find I get great pictures, but I wasn't in on any of the action. When my kids are older, I'm glad they'll have pictures and video to look back on, but I want to make sure that they have memories of me playing alongside them, not always standing back with the camera.
So get in the center of the action and get pictures/video, but take a break to be part of it. Better yet, hand the camera off to someone else so they can document YOU playing with the kids.
carol myring
November 17, 2008 at 6:41 p.m.Scrapbooking with pictures, receipts, brochures and other odds and ends make for purfect memory lane walks. Like the time my sister and I hiked a trail in Alaska. Where a momma bear and cub had been seen earlier in the day. We had chocolate in our pockets (DUH). Our memory book showed us in a hollow tree trunk with the caption of I think I saw a bear.
hazel hunt
November 17, 2008 at 6:48 p.m.NICE!
Carol H.
November 17, 2008 at 6:50 p.m.I think the best thing to remember is to charge your batteries ahead of time or buy enough so if your camera batteries die, you have some spare! There is nothing worse than having a cute moment unrecorded due to a dead battery!
ANGELA KOHLER
November 17, 2008 at 6:56 p.m.Just always have the camera handy and take lots and lots of pictures. Guests will get used to having it around, and you'll probably end up with at least a few good pictures.
Linda Amerman
November 17, 2008 at 7:36 p.m.Pictures, pictures and more pictures. I will easliy take 100 pictures on a holiday with the entire family. For me looking a pictures brings me back to that exact moment.
Jenn S.
November 17, 2008 at 7:37 p.m.We set up a video camera on a tripod and make sure a lot of people have cameras. This way we can pull pics from the video and from family members.
Adrian Lamont
November 17, 2008 at 7:43 p.m.I take a lot of pictures.
Heather Weber
November 17, 2008 at 7:47 p.m.Since we move a lot, we always take a family photo in front of the house with all the Christmas decorations. Sometimes we're in snow...sometimes in shorts!
Mommy Musings
November 17, 2008 at 7:52 p.m.My favorite way to document holiday memories is by making photo books...they look great and there are always coupon codes making these inexpensive was to preserve memories.
rachael
November 17, 2008 at 8 p.m.i love to take pictures and video, which i think capture memories beautifully, but nothing is better than writing down the impression a particular holiday experience left on you. it kind of adds another dimension to the memory!
Tanya
November 17, 2008 at 8:04 p.m.ALOT of pictures. They always help me to remember the moment. They are so fun to look back on.
Julie
November 17, 2008 at 8:05 p.m.Lots of people taking tons of pics...the more the better. You never know who is gonna get the best shot of a kiddo's happy face upon opening a wished for gift!!
Scotti
November 17, 2008 at 8:07 p.m.Wish I had some great tip - but we're not great at documenting. Need to be better!
Jacob LaFountaine
November 17, 2008 at 8:08 p.m.Don't stick a camera in anyone's face. Just be natural and let things flow.
Ginny
November 17, 2008 at 8:14 p.m.Well being a scrapbooker, I love getting tons of pictures & video. There have been times when I have a camera in one hand & a video camera in another. My tip though is don't stress about that perfect picture/video. Make sure to enjoy the holiday, it happens so quick!
Also get some pics & videos before Christmas day & after instead of worrying so much about the actual moment.
I have been known to make my kids act surprised again if I miss a photo though, lol.
christopher h
November 17, 2008 at 8:26 p.m.always keep your camera charged
Lisa L.
November 17, 2008 at 8:32 p.m.Take random picks all through the evening.
Kimie
November 17, 2008 at 8:37 p.m.My favorite tip is to take our photo christmas card and write a few of the most memorable holiday moments on the back, then the card goes in the scrapbook.
Barbara McCrea
November 17, 2008 at 8:50 p.m.Take lots of pictures, I do quite a bit of scrapbooking too, that way all the precious memories are safe.
Denise M
November 17, 2008 at 9:12 p.m.I always take a group picture of all the kids in the family. It's cool to go back through the years and see how they grew, and the new additions..
connie s.
November 17, 2008 at 9:19 p.m.My ornaments with your child every year!!
marleen davis
November 17, 2008 at 9:29 p.m.I don't have a tip per se, but I just take tons of pictures.
Nancy J
November 17, 2008 at 9:41 p.m.When documenting family memories my tip is keep those videos and pics candid and natural..leave the posing for professional pics
Brooke D.
November 17, 2008 at 9:53 p.m.My favorite way on documenting family holidays is Scrapbooking with tons of pictures! It can all be done after it is over and you can take your time and be creative! Please count me in this would be awesome!
Have a lovely night!
;-) Brooke
Marcia S
November 17, 2008 at 9:58 p.m.Various family members take tons of digital pictures and we burn them all to a disc, which can be copied and shared with all. With the Flip video camera we could add video to our discs.
Hayley G.
November 17, 2008 at 10:01 p.m.I always try to get as many candids as possible- they always turn out to be our favorite pictures. Also- ask the kids to take some pictures: they get people to relax and sometimes end up with great (if somewhat crooked) photos!
Erica C.
November 17, 2008 at 10:17 p.m.pictures are always great...but also just writing a little journal of how you felt that day really helps bring up good memories
Alyce
November 17, 2008 at 10:38 p.m.My tip is to share the job around so that everyone gets to be in the video. We have so many videos that my dad took, and you get to hear his voice, but not see his face. I like to be able to see how everyone changes over the years.
Alicia
November 17, 2008 at 10:58 p.m.dont eat the baby
Stephen Saunders
November 17, 2008 at 11:33 p.m.Just keep on snap'n them pics!
jennifer bowen
November 17, 2008 at 11:52 p.m.wow i realy love to win this so i can get some grate video of my little one some of the things she does is so funny and well haveing a video camera will help get some of them funny times thanks
Cynthia McCoy
November 18, 2008 at 12:09 a.m.i use a bounce flash to minimize red eye for indoor pix. great for parties, especially if people have been drinking and their pupils are dialated at all. :D
mitchell h
November 18, 2008 at 12:32 a.m.We hire a professional sketch artist to draw each event down - much like those sketch artists do in court when the media is not allowed. We find this to be a more personal, yet still leaves room for the imagination. Oh yeah, and we also take tons of pics and video recordings. haha.
Theresa Jenkins
November 18, 2008 at 12:51 a.m.1st you have to take the picture so have your camera with your and charged and film or room on your card.afterwards date everything and if you have time put NAMEs to the faces
Len Massey
November 18, 2008 at 12:58 a.m.For documenting holiday memories remember to take lot of PICTURES...PICTURES...PICTURES. Even if they try to hide and hate their picture taken, snap 'em anyway.
Len M.
Carol Lawrence
November 18, 2008 at 1:20 a.m.We take lots of pictures as the grandkids open thier presents. After deleting pictures I never remember to set the date which is important.
Samantha Bryant
November 18, 2008 at 1:48 a.m.I like to give the camcorder to everyone so they can show their individual views of the holidays.
Vickie
November 18, 2008 at 2:23 a.m.Date your pictures,,,
ROBERT
November 18, 2008 at 2:53 a.m.Lots of digital pictures.
Kristi C
November 18, 2008 at 3:10 a.m.My best tip is to make sure the batteries are fully charged.
Cynthia C
November 18, 2008 at 3:52 a.m.Right after the event, reserve some time to review the pictures and print the ones you want to save. Lots of good memories get lost to procrastination.
Heather S
November 18, 2008 at 4:16 a.m.Use a good digital camera and download the pics to your computer right away. I also deleted bad pics immediately so they are not cluttering up my desktop.
craig allen wimmer
November 18, 2008 at 5:32 a.m.OVER our christmas i usually buy a disposable camera just totake pictures we never used a video camera
Fae Funmi
November 18, 2008 at 5:32 a.m.Good morning Debbie
My tips are these:
I always set the date. This helps when we watch the vids bc some1 alwasy asks "when was this?".
I have a journal & I make a note when we record and when we takes pics. When we develop pics I go back thru my journal and write on the back of the pic.
Thx for this contest!
Margaret
November 18, 2008 at 5:36 a.m.My tip is to not try so hard to take posed pictures. The best ones are always those that are taken during a spontaneous moment, often when the subjects aren't even looking at the camera.
amanda @ www.kiddio.org
November 18, 2008 at 5:38 a.m.What a fun giveaway! We like to set up our video camera on a tripod and leave it running. It leaves us hands-free and you get such a unique picture of what was *really* going on that day :)
For our fall family portrait we set up a big pile of leaves and our digital SLR on a tripod, then use the remote control to take pictures of ourselves playing, throwing leaves, posing, jumping, etc. We get some great shots!
Thanks!
amanda @ www.kiddio.org
November 18, 2008 at 5:38 a.m.Oh, and I stumbled your post! (my name is Kiddio :)
Jamie Davis
November 18, 2008 at 6:08 a.m.My tip: Turn off the flash some of the time. Pictures shot with a flash tend to look harsh. Without the flash, pictures have a warm glow from the tungsten lighting.
Robin Stephens
November 18, 2008 at 6:12 a.m.My favorite holiday video/pic tips are to make sure you get a picture of the tree, and one of the tree surrounded by the gifts, before the opening occurs. And instead of trying to make it something that it's not, just record. Don't worry about getting everything, just have a great time.
crystal adkins
November 18, 2008 at 6:26 a.m.I'm a picture aholic! I take sooo many pictures it's not funny! I hate lugging around our vid. camera so this small compact one would be amazing! Please choose me to win :) Thank you!!
Meredith S.
November 18, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.I take lots of pictures and upload them to Shutterfly.com and create a photobook.
Denyse
November 18, 2008 at 6:37 a.m.Pictures and videos- all the time- ya never know what ya might catch on film:)
Clifton Wade
November 18, 2008 at 6:41 a.m.I like taking pictures = unlike my adorable wife of more than 38 years who is always cutting heads or feet off the pictures. Thank you for this great contest and prize!
James Jenkins
November 18, 2008 at 6:46 a.m.sue a scrapbook-pictures and video
Kristinia
November 18, 2008 at 6:49 a.m.We blogged here! http://www.lovingheartmommy.com/2008/...
I'd love to win the FLIP either for my family or my best friend in New Hampshire. Technology has come oh soo far! The Flip sounds very easy to use too, everyone has a USB port so it can be used just about anywhere! :)
Kristinia
November 18, 2008 at 6:50 a.m.I shared this with friends!
Brandy
November 18, 2008 at 7:04 a.m.My favorite way to document the holidays is by taking tons of pictures. I really like getting the photo books from CVS, so I may do that this year, but taking pictures is def. my favorite way.
brandy w
November 18, 2008 at 7:23 a.m.blogged yahttp://notimemom.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/contests-11-18-08/
Trish
November 18, 2008 at 7:23 a.m.Designate a documentarian, otherwise the whole event could fly by with nary a picture.
Deborah R
November 18, 2008 at 7:25 a.m.My family is scattered all over the world, so we document the time we spend together by sending photos and videos of our various groups under the tree before the holidays, so we can have them up with our decorations when we speak to family far and wide. Thanks for the chance to win.
Linda
November 18, 2008 at 7:39 a.m.we take lots of pictures and movies of our family Christmas
brandy w
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brandy walleshauser
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brandy w
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Susan C
November 18, 2008 at 7:44 a.m.I back up all of my digital photos on disks with the dates written on them. This way I can find them in a hurry.
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Lori Downs
November 18, 2008 at 7:47 a.m.when we open presents i sit the digital camera on a shelf and let it run, you capture great stuff that way and still get to enjoy and not hold the camera
Brandlyn
November 18, 2008 at 7:52 a.m.This would make a great christmas gift for my mom.
Kathy Scott
November 18, 2008 at 8:01 a.m.I always make a special scrapbook which I call a mini book.
Janet
November 18, 2008 at 8:12 a.m.I love taking pictures, especially of family and pets. I would create a memory book. I also like posting on my website and blog. :) TY
Blogged it: http://lovingheartdesigns.blogspot.com/
margie
November 18, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.i always take lots of pics of the kids opening presents they are so cute when they are excited and half awake!
Kristi-Anna Beaudry
November 18, 2008 at 8:27 a.m.http://kristi-annas.blogspot.com/2008...
That's the link to my blog about your giveaway! What a fabulous thing this Flip Video camera!! I am enjoying the rest of your site as well, and can't wait to travel now! :D
Also, you asked for my tip on preserving family memories... I too am a scrapbooker! I love to document the everyday in our scrapbooks as well as the special events. I don't own a video camera, so it's all about the still photos for me. I tend to like to get those goofy moment photos, and encourage the kids to be silly in order to get a GOOD photo on the next round!!
PICK US!!! ;)
Elena
November 18, 2008 at 8:37 a.m.Don't forget the camera! And if you bring it, don't forget to use it! I'm really bad about getting caught up in the moment and forgetting to take pictures. Thanks for the contest!
Kimberly B
November 18, 2008 at 8:55 a.m.Scrapbooking. My kids and I have our own seperate books. It's great to see their different layouts on the same subject.
Thanx for the contest.
Patti Sherman
November 18, 2008 at 9:04 a.m.I don't have a video recorder..but photos abound
Sandra Chapin
November 18, 2008 at 9:08 a.m.To have several people take the pics so you get different points of view.
willie thomas
November 18, 2008 at 9:12 a.m.always have a good camcorder with you.thanks!!!!!
Brent Murphy
November 18, 2008 at 9:28 a.m.looks real cool!
veronica sandberg
November 18, 2008 at 9:47 a.m.this year will be different. I just moved into a smaill mobile home. I really don't know what I am going to do
Staci K
November 18, 2008 at 10:06 a.m.I love taking pictures of the kids when they are not posed. I get the best shots that way. Of course we still take lots of posed, smiley pics, especially on Christmas morning.
Jesica
November 18, 2008 at 10:08 a.m.I make Daddy do the videos. I'm always in charge of the still camera, which means I'm never in any of the pictures. Just to even things out, he does the videos and he's not in those.
Works for us! :)
Lorraine
November 18, 2008 at 10:16 a.m.Lots of photos and back them up on a CD.
Brandy
November 18, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.We video and take still shots of Christmas. I always make a scrapbook with the pictures and little notes about that day. It's nice to be able to look back and remember those times.
Andrea
November 18, 2008 at 10:32 a.m.Several members of the family all have cameras so we get lots of different pictures and everyone is included.
Michelle
November 18, 2008 at 10:44 a.m.We don't own a video camera but we always bring our digital camera with us on the holidays. My tip...make sure it's charged the night before! Nothing worse than seeing that "low battery" light in the middle of a great picture.
Monique Rizzo
November 18, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.We take a ton of pictures, but hardly any posed. We love the natural expressions.
Sheri F
November 18, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.My tip is to make sure you don't spend all your time documenting and spend some time just enjoying the moment.
Kirby McCauley
November 18, 2008 at 11:16 a.m.Give a disposable camera to one of the youngest members of your family. You get some of the most hilarious pictures that way!
CATHI RUSHING
November 18, 2008 at 11:44 a.m.DATE AND NAME THEM THEN B 4 U 4 GET
Shelley K
November 18, 2008 at 11:52 a.m.We take the same pic every year--in front of the Christmas tree. It is sort of fun to see the changes throughout the years.
Carol V.
November 18, 2008 at 11:53 a.m.Lots of pictures, and then write down the things you want to remember.
Susan Smith
November 18, 2008 at 12:49 p.m.I take a lot of pictures so I can choose the best ones to keep later.
Kim McHughes
November 18, 2008 at 1:02 p.m.I have several digital cameras that I leave lying around so anyone can pick up a camera to snap pics. Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
Jeanette malan
November 18, 2008 at 1:24 p.m.never never let the battery ever get close to being dead.
Jessie W
November 18, 2008 at 1:27 p.m.I like to give out disposable cameras so everyone gets to take their own pics.
Denise B.
November 18, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.Make sure it's dated correctly.
Susannah
November 18, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.We made a Christmas card box--a big box, covered with previous years' cards. All the cards go in and get opened on a certain day (usually the day before we leave town for the holidays).
In addition, Twitter everything. :)
Nathan
November 18, 2008 at 1:40 p.m.One way not to document the holidays is with your dad falling asleep with the video camera pointed at the ground Christmas morning!
Mike Weisberg
November 18, 2008 at 1:43 p.m.i want to win
Erin
November 18, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.I currently take my digital camera with me everywhere! You never know when that special moment will happen so it's good to come prepared!
Tomeka
November 18, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.I have NEVER had a nice camera since I was a kid and then 110mm was only out. Now I have two daughters 6 & 16 months, and we make good memories from our old Christmas cards and color Christmas pages and hang them around. It would be nice to have a camera one day for these unforgettable memories.
Melinda F
November 18, 2008 at 2:03 p.m.I use a regular digital camera and then scrapbook later :)
Marcia
November 18, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.What a great gift! Thanks for this opportunity! :) I like to share my picture memories with the grandkids by making a paper bag scrap book for them. This way the pictures are theirs and they are HANDS on!!!!
Linda Lansford
November 18, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.My favorite tip is to take a few pictures and then just enjoy the day
Patricia Treskovich
November 18, 2008 at 2:19 p.m.Smile, everyone in my family takes pictures, and I can't avoid being in them.
Molly Capel
November 18, 2008 at 2:36 p.m.I'd have to say keep your battery charged. Nothing sucks worse, then to try & capture the moment & you can't!
Erin
November 18, 2008 at 2:57 p.m.Take photos of everything so you can tell a fun story later!
Susan K.
November 18, 2008 at 3:45 p.m.Have your camera ready at all times. The greatest moments take you by surprise.
Katherine D.
November 18, 2008 at 3:54 p.m.My favorite tip for documenting holiday memories is to bring a few disposable cameras. Besides whatever you capture, others can take their own candid shots and won't be afraid to break a camera or worry about costs. Then you take them and get them all developed and...great memories from everyone involved!
Sonya Sparks
November 18, 2008 at 4:07 p.m.We just take a lot of pictures. I'm technology challenged. Maybe I'll win and I can learn how to use this.
Regina B
November 18, 2008 at 4:38 p.m.I have a pile of mementos (random scraps of paper from events or from cards), and I have the best intention to actually make a scrapbook! I never have, though, and so pictures on the digital camera then transferred to our computer is all that generally gets done.
Katharine
November 18, 2008 at 4:56 p.m.My best tip is to film everyone while they are doing what they do naturally. My parents always used to line us up and bark orders like directors of a movie. The films are pathetic to watch now, we look like trained dogs. Let the kids run around and rip into thing, get messy and be kids, those are the memories you will cherish some day.
Kristen
November 18, 2008 at 4:58 p.m.My tip, is to make sure the batteries are charged!! I hate when I'm taking pictures and I see my battery warning flashing at me.. ugh! This is a great giveaway!! :)
Lo
November 18, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.I keep scrapbooks, and include photos, written memories, and holiday cards.
Karen
November 18, 2008 at 5:04 p.m.Here's a tip: Make sure that whoever is usually the one responsible for taking videos of holiday fun gets a break now and then -- and gets a chance to actually appear in a video once in a while too!
Tracy
November 18, 2008 at 5:16 p.m.I love holiday photo ornaments for family, especially taking pictures during our annual tree trimming parties and turning those into photo ornaments!
jenna
November 18, 2008 at 5:25 p.m.My tip for capturing holiday memories is to have extra batteries for your camera ready. Have the battery charger out and ready to go, that way you don't get caught without your camera. Thanks for the giveaway!
brandy walleshauser
November 18, 2008 at 5:32 p.m.wrote a travel tip about colorado spriungs
Heather R
November 18, 2008 at 5:35 p.m.My favorite tip is to take candid shots during the holidays instead of just posed shots. The candid shots often turn out much better and capture more memories in the long run.
Kari A.
November 18, 2008 at 5:38 p.m.Since the introduction of the digital camera (thank GOD) we take a picture of every kid opening every present with the name of the giver in each picture. This way I can know who gave what to whom, who belongs to what gift and can easily write out thank you notes... now I know that this isn't exactly what you were looking for but it does help us remember the important part of the holidays and that is giving thanks for all our blessings.
Megret
November 18, 2008 at 5:47 p.m.Digital pics means more taken and less chance of ending up with bad photos (no worries about what develops). AND, we take lots of candid shots -- we treasure those more than the staged, posed photos when it's all said and done.
Thanks! This would be ultra cool to win.
Megret
JAMES
November 18, 2008 at 5:48 p.m.CURRENTLY HAVE AN 8MM MOVIE CAMERA, WOULD LOVE TO TRY A NEW TYPE VIDEO CAMERA FOR OUR FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS, INCLUDING CANDID OF OUR FIRST GRANDBABY..
Elizabeth
November 18, 2008 at 5:48 p.m.Our camera has a great feature that lets you take 5 photos in about 2 seconds, which is great for little kids. This makes it possible to really capture great faces or poses!
jess
November 18, 2008 at 5:50 p.m.One way I document holiday memories is to pass the camera around so I get lots of different shots!
Colleen S.
November 18, 2008 at 6:06 p.m.Point the camara at the table so that everyone is in the shot and just let it run through the meal. Folks forget its there and you can capture some wonderful spontainous moments.
cgogis
November 18, 2008 at 6:07 p.m.I love to take pictures of everything regarding the holidays! Then make a fun book!
Dee
November 18, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.My tip: purchase a backup battery so you always have one charged.
Nadia
November 18, 2008 at 6:25 p.m.Take lots of pics, capture special moments on video camera if you have one. And if your kids are old enough to keep journals, have them write what they saw and did every night before bed.
Kimberly
November 18, 2008 at 6:25 p.m.I do digital scrapbooking. Since all my pictures are taken on the digital camera I have them all on hand in my computer. I have software that allows me to crop, recolor, resize and do what I need to do to pictures. I then either purchase digital scrapbook kits or elements or create my own and then make digital scrapbook pages that I print out as well as e-mail to family and friends.
Thank you for an awesome giveaway!
lolly
November 18, 2008 at 6:32 p.m.My favorite tip is to have multiple people taking pictures. That way you are sure to get a few good ones!
Kerry
November 18, 2008 at 6:45 p.m.We only see our extended family a couple of times a year, so documenting the holidays is so important when we are with them. I keep my camera and video camera in my diaper bag at all times during the holidays. Each year I take all of the holiday photos and put them together into a photo book for myself and relatives. It is a great way to keep your pics together and for the kids to see themselves grow from year to year.
Mike
November 18, 2008 at 6:49 p.m.I like to take many, many pictures while on vacation but it would be wonderful to have a nice compact video camera to capture some of these things.
Sarah
November 18, 2008 at 6:52 p.m.Always keep the camera handy, especially for the day-to-day moments. Baking Holiday cookies, wrapping presents for other people...these are all things that should be documented!
Angela
November 18, 2008 at 6:55 p.m.I would recommend taking both still pictures and videos. Get people singing carols. Great giveaway!
Angela
November 18, 2008 at 6:56 p.m.Stumbled ya too under moonfever0.
Kendra Cleavenger
November 18, 2008 at 7:13 p.m.I always take lots of pictures and let someone else run the video camera.
Susan H.
November 18, 2008 at 7:14 p.m.My all time favorite tip for capturing the holidays is just shoot and don't stop. Some of the best photos and videos are when people are being themselves and not posing. You get the most angelic photos of your children if they don't know you're pointing a camera/video at them. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
Heather
November 18, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.Tip; Take LOTS of pictures. Digital photography is forgiving, you can take two dozen pictures of the same moment and atleast one will be adorable!
Peter
November 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.As noted above - take lots of pictures. Keep the battery charged for the camera and have lots of space on the storage card. Ideally, have a spare battery handy. The moment the camera is somewhere else, you'll miss a great shot. Having a quick camera helps a lot as well - one that takes 5-10 seconds to start up makes for a lot of missed opportunities.
Afterwards, share with family using some photo-sharing site (we like Picasa's online service).
Peter
November 18, 2008 at 7:31 p.m.Stumbled this under "paschott". :-)
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
djp
November 18, 2008 at 7:34 p.m.i like taking a christmas looking photo of all my friends homes during the holidays and making a christmas card for them the following year, they are so shocked!
Christina W.
November 18, 2008 at 7:35 p.m.I know that it's traditional to get a picture of all the kids in front of the tree, but having watched my daughter throw the mother of all tantrums post-gift-opening excitement (and I later found out post-See's chocolate ball, given to her by my brother on the sly) posed pictures are rarely worth the trouble. I prefer to set my camera for indoor shooting, and then just snapping away: during stockings, breakfast, and the great unwrapping extravaganza. (With five kids and eight grandkids, my mom's house is pure, unadulterated chaos.) I wait until the lull between cleaning up after breakfast and dinner prep to delete all the ones that didn't turn out well. Then I ask one of my siblings to take some pics of me so I can say that I was there, too!
Jess
November 18, 2008 at 7:44 p.m.My tip? Whoever's taking pictures needs to start out with a camera in hand. That way if something happens they're ready instead of fumbling in their bag.
Tabby
November 18, 2008 at 7:45 p.m.Best tip I can give is to keep a camera on you at all times! It figures that my little guy does the cutest things when I don't have a camera close.
Shay
November 18, 2008 at 8:15 p.m.Lately, I have been taking digital photos and uploading them into PhotoStory 3 to make videos....you can add text, music and even a fade. It's really neat.
Jerry Przybylski
November 18, 2008 at 8:45 p.m.We take pictures and then take them to Walmart and have them put on coffee cups and mouse pads. We don't get to see one another very often so this way we can see the pictures everyday.
Sara G
November 18, 2008 at 8:47 p.m.We ALWAYS have the camera handy and we make sure batteries are charged with lots of memory available. THat way we are ready for any moment.
Mandee
November 18, 2008 at 8:55 p.m.We always have our camera with us and capture everything, then of course share the pictures with family and friends. I would love to have a video camera to help with this!
Marcy
November 18, 2008 at 8:57 p.m.Stumbled with review, marcyp06
Marcy
November 18, 2008 at 8:59 p.m.My fav. tip for capturing holiday moments is letting all the kids have a turn with the camera. Its amazing the things they catch!
Gudrun
November 18, 2008 at 9:04 p.m.it is kind of silly, but we try to have a photo taken every year with our dog and Santa. Usually, it is part of fundraiser for the local shelter. And sometimes we stick the kids in there too. It is great to look back and see how the dog (well, and the kids too!) has changed...
Meg T
November 18, 2008 at 9:10 p.m.I upload pics/video to an internet site as soon as possible to keep them a bit more safe and to share them with those that were there! Thanks!!
ryann
November 18, 2008 at 9:26 p.m.always have extra batterys!!!!
dewey1973
November 18, 2008 at 9:29 p.m.Here is an idea. Have your adult family members (especially grandparents) tell stories of their all-time favorite holiday presents.
Lori Z.
November 18, 2008 at 9:35 p.m.I love to be prepared, make sure that I have enough snacks, because I'm really not above bribing them to stay in the picture or smile. I'm quite the mom...
Nathan
November 18, 2008 at 9:38 p.m.I love to video my 2 yr. old nephew!
Kate Etue
November 18, 2008 at 9:39 p.m.My favorite tip is to take short clips--you're more likely to watch a montage of short clips than an hour and a half of people opening presents.
gracieo
November 18, 2008 at 10 p.m.Lots of Pics and scrapbooking :o)
Terri D
November 18, 2008 at 10:09 p.m.Nice prize. Count me in!
Casey H
November 18, 2008 at 10:25 p.m.My favorite tip for documenting the holidays is to assign each person a part of the day where they are in charge of the camera. That way there isnt just one person left out of all the pictures because they are the picture-taker.
Cherie Robinson
November 18, 2008 at 10:56 p.m.My tip is to have more than 1 person taking pictures. That way the picture taker isn't always left out of the photos. With several people taking pictures there's a better chance of catching everything that's important.
kristi blackstone
November 18, 2008 at 11 p.m.I don't waste the time taking pics of unopening every gift, come on, you'll look at allll those later! lol
Megan
November 18, 2008 at 11:31 p.m.Let kids take pictures - most are random but some are darling and gives you a whole different angle.
Joan
November 18, 2008 at 11:51 p.m.I take pictures at our holiday open-house. I use the best ones and print them in sepia tone. I have a 2x3 rubber stamp that looks like an elaborate frame. I gold emboss the ink and make ornaments for our family tree. Every year it grows more full and we have great reminders of our friends and family that are no longer able to join us at Christmas.
David Bertolo
November 18, 2008 at 11:53 p.m.Make sure you take the lens cap off.
Jennifer Johnson
November 18, 2008 at 11:55 p.m.My tip is to have several disposable cameras around for people to be able to just pick one up and use when they see an awesome picture. I also like to send my kids around with a digital camera to capture people's smiles. They can get shots that I can't.
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Lessa
November 18, 2008 at 11:57 p.m.I find the best way to take holiday photos is to sit quietly in a corner, almost so no one is noticing you. Then go to town with that camera--you'll get some great candid photos!
Casey H
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Amy B.
November 19, 2008 at 12:29 a.m.I would have to say that you want to keep the camera with you at all times because it's always the times when you don't think you'd need it that the most precious memories happen. Like when they say cute stuff or dad and kids just having a ball in the hotel room.
Kelly
November 19, 2008 at 1:01 a.m.One thing I like to do after all the madness is over is take pictures - separately - of each gift and record who each gift is from. Before digital, this would have been cost prohibitive, but now, it's easy.
BlondeBlogger
November 19, 2008 at 2:01 a.m.I have been dying for one of these! My best tip would be to catch everyone at their most natural state, and that means even when the kids are screaming and having a meltdown. :) IMO, those real moments are the ones that will make you laugh way down the road. Better to be real than to have everyone stiff and putting fake smiles on. Just sneak around the room and catch them during random moments of laughter, surprise, joy, and even the tears! :)
Alicyn
November 19, 2008 at 3:40 a.m.Good tips. This is only my second Christmas with my son around, so I am no expert yet. I've just been taking a lot of pics!
crystal
November 19, 2008 at 4:16 a.m.I was always the granddaughter that took pictures. I loved to have my camera and i always had good shots of my pics with my grandparents,they are over 80!!!
Then i got my digital...my grandma has complained that they never saw "real"pictures. My camera wasnt working for the last seasons month so i told her that i owe her. I STILL LOVE MAKING PICTURES TO SHARE!!!BUT SOMETIMES WE GET SPOILED BECAUSE OF THE COMPUTER ACCESS...My present to them is some pics that they havent seen, since that little camera screen...Yes Grandma there is such thing as real pictures...:)
Michelle J
November 19, 2008 at 4:59 a.m.I'm a scrapbooker so I carry a camera with me at all times. I like to take candid pictures of the event. At the ended of a day, i jot down some stories about what took place and file them. That way when I go to do the pages, I have stuff to draw upon for my journaling.
Gina
November 19, 2008 at 5:09 a.m.My Holiday Tip is to ALWAYS have that camera with you. Where ever you go, whom ever you're going to be around. That's how you're going to catch the best Holiday moments ever!
Margie
November 19, 2008 at 5:14 a.m.My tip is that sometimes just putting the camera in an inconspicuous spot and letting it roll is the best way to capture some pretty funny moments (though it may take some editing later : ). Thanks for the chance!
JOYCE
November 19, 2008 at 5:27 a.m.We always make an effort to see those we care about, even if it means driving from house to house. We don't do it all in one day, but we'll take a couple days. We catch up...share presents...take pictures...enjoy the moment.
Renee
November 19, 2008 at 5:29 a.m.I like to give hubby the video camera and I do the gifts and trash pickup. We have three and it is pretty peaceful here!
Kelly
November 19, 2008 at 5:35 a.m.Have your camera and video recorder close by so you can catch all the special moments.
anne s.
November 19, 2008 at 5:37 a.m.take loads of pics BUT then put them in an album or create something online with them to fully preserve the moment!
Carol
November 19, 2008 at 5:37 a.m.To take video and still photos, not just on Christmas morning but throughout the holiday season! I would LOVE to win. Thank you.
Rebecca Buffington
November 19, 2008 at 5:38 a.m.During the year I buy those single use cameras on sale . I get as many as I can and give them out Christmas morning. We always get copies of the pictures everyone takes . Then you make cute scrapbooks out of them. The memories last a lifetime!
Maggie
November 19, 2008 at 5:40 a.m.We take lots of pics and video. I already enjoy seeing my little girl's first Christmas, and it hasn't even been two years!
Tami
November 19, 2008 at 5:41 a.m.We take lots of pictures. I also like to get pictures of my kids (over a few years) at the same age in the same hand-me-down holiday outfit. We have three (soon to be four) kids. It's a nice way to look back over the years.
Tina
November 19, 2008 at 5:44 a.m.I love to video my kids opening presents!
Shasta
November 19, 2008 at 5:55 a.m.I just take TONS of pictures of everything that goes on! Our video camera broke when my oldest was a baby so the last video I have is his first Christmas. I'd love to win this so I could start taping all of my boy's Christmas's! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jenny
November 19, 2008 at 6 a.m.I would say to have the camera out and ready to catch candids. I try to take several shots of something so I can make a scrapbook page with a few images of the same thing. Or maybe take a shot of each kid doing the same activity and group them together for a cute page or couple page spread.
-Jenny-
Amy
November 19, 2008 at 6:15 a.m.My tip is to worry more about enjoying the moment than documenting it. You don't want to miss your child's Christmas because you're behind a camera. You don't want to forget what they look like without a lens!!
We set up a video camera in the corner and forget about it.
Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com
Tracey
November 19, 2008 at 6:31 a.m.Don't forget about a good old fashioned journal. There's nothing like the written word -- like a well crafted novel, a written description of all the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays are captured far beyond what a picture can tell. Combined together, the memories are priceless!
Elisa
November 19, 2008 at 6:59 a.m.I am bad at picture taking. So I just take a bunch and hope a few come out looking decent.
amy purple
November 19, 2008 at 7:01 a.m.I think doing variations on traditions each year is a great way to really make the holidays stand out. Then you could photograph each one each year and put it in a scrapbook to reflect on over the years. thanks for the chance!
tuesday
November 19, 2008 at 7:05 a.m.I love to take lots of pictures of the holidays and video. We try and tape the kids opening thisr gifts every year and it makes a great keepsake.
Sierra Martin
November 19, 2008 at 7:19 a.m.We take pictures of the kids with the things that they received from relatives and immediately send them out to relatives on our cellphones. This way they can see the kids enjoying their presents on christmas morning.
Michelle
November 19, 2008 at 7:21 a.m.We always take a family picture in front of the tree, it is one of the only times of the year we are altogether.
Lachelle Bodine
November 19, 2008 at 7:24 a.m.My husband is in charge of the video camera and I'm in charge of the digital camera. Our big problem is trying to remember to take the video camera with us on vacation!
Tonia Rowe
November 19, 2008 at 7:32 a.m.Last year my son (age 9) decided to be in charge of the video camera during family events. At first I fought the idea, but after looking at the results I decided that the moments he captured were better than mine!
Bridget
November 19, 2008 at 8:02 a.m.Ignore anyone's protestations that they are not photogenic and don't try for posed shots. Also, pass the camera around to get different view points.
Staci J.
November 19, 2008 at 8:04 a.m.I make sure I take my camera everywhere with us. You never know when your kid will spontaneously play in the snow or do something that you really wish you had the camera for.
Dona
November 19, 2008 at 8:05 a.m.Scrapbooking has energized my kids picture taking.
Alexander Z
November 19, 2008 at 8:13 a.m.Make a special Christmas scrapbook that only comes out once a year with the decorations and is forgotten in storage the rest of the year - this means being quick with new photos and ideas for the scrapbook. Get the whole family involved and make it a new Christmas tradition of organizing your recent memories before putting everything away for the year. The other half of this new tradition, of course, is re-discovering and sharing those memories it the following year when the decorations come back out. We did something like this with my family photo albums when I was a kid and I can attest with personal experience that it builds up the anticipation and excitement of Christmas.
Sarah
November 19, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.Get the one who's staying sober to get the pictures!
Jen @ Mommy Instincts
November 19, 2008 at 8:49 a.m.My favorite tip regarding documenting the holidays is take LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of pictures (or video!). You never know when you might get the "perfect" shot that you otherwise wouldn't have. So many of my favorite shots have come from the oddest moments!
Thanks for giveaway, I'd love to win!
Jen
Maquel
November 19, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.I have gotten hooked on blogging. I document everything that way.
Sara
November 19, 2008 at 9:03 a.m.Every year, we do a large family picture in front of the fireplace! It takes several retakes but it always ends up looking great.
ang
November 19, 2008 at 9:08 a.m.acutally remembering to charge the camera battery & put in a new tape! so many times I grab the camera and the battery is dead and the tape is full. doesn't make for fun!
Catherine
November 19, 2008 at 9:28 a.m.I always take pictures, setting the date on the camera and jot little notes in my calendar about memorable that event. Later when I put the pictures in an album I can trigger my memory!
Kathleen
November 19, 2008 at 9:32 a.m.for video have the first person you talk to say the date and the year so you know exactly when you took the video.
Andrea V
November 19, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.We take lots of pictures over the holidays then i scrapbook. Thanks
Sara B.
November 19, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.I like handing the kids the camera for some fun candid photos. Sometimes they take the best pictures.
Mama Zen
November 19, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.Be sure and capture the less than "perfect" moments, too!
Gina Stratos
November 19, 2008 at 10:05 a.m.We make sure everybody gets a turn with the video cam.
Heather
November 19, 2008 at 10:37 a.m.I just keep taking pictures until someone smiles! It's fun to get people covered in piles of wrapping paper. Then I post them online for all the fam to see.
Kristie
November 19, 2008 at 10:40 a.m.I like to put all the pictures onto shutterfly right away, so I can share them with friends and family. I make sure to label them to!
Jennifer Reda
November 19, 2008 at 11:11 a.m.i like to take candid photos! they'er always so much better than posed family photos
Shelly
November 19, 2008 at 11:28 a.m.Since I do not own a video camera except what is on my cell phone, I generally document holidays memories with my camera. A video camera would be GREAT for this!
Patti
November 19, 2008 at 11:39 a.m.Don't set the kids in front of a window and hope to get a fabulous picture! Put the window to the side of them, out of frame!
Jessica
November 19, 2008 at 11:56 a.m.My tip is... always have the camera around you wrist! Because I have dropped my camera so many times! I always take lots of Pictures and email them to family and friends who couldn't be with us.
Meg
November 19, 2008 at 12:03 p.m.1) Keep the camera within close range and at the ready to capture those candid moments
2) Don't let people know that you're photographing them so you can get the most real pictures
3) Get lots of pics of the kids playing with the wrapping paper!
Shelly
November 19, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.I love to make a scrapbook that includes tickets, maps, pictures from brochures etc. Unfortunately, most of them are ideas stored in boxes!
Vanessa C.
November 19, 2008 at 12:53 p.m.My favorite tip is not just designating one person to take photos/film. Have a few different family members do it. That way you get different types/styles of photos and it's fun!
faith bernards
November 19, 2008 at 1:13 p.m.I always have a camera with me and take lots of pictures...stills. I would love a video camera for the holidays. We always take a picture of the entire family outside in the same spot. I'm in SC so outside pictures in December are no problem. It's great to look back at the past years and see how the kids have grown...and some adults, too.
ann
November 19, 2008 at 1:26 p.m.my favorite tip for documenting holiday memories is to make albums using online photo services that have templates for making hardbound albums, its quick and easy and the books are usually wonderful quality.
Sara A
November 19, 2008 at 1:39 p.m.My best tip is to simply be quiet and try to be situated where you can see but where the camera or video is not obvious so you can capture the truly candid moments, and do not be afraid to get up close
Sara
November 19, 2008 at 2:42 p.m.My favorite thing to do is scrapbook the Picture Christmas Cards I get from friends & family. I love to go back & look over the years and see how kids have grown & people have changed!
Rachel Rice
November 19, 2008 at 2:50 p.m.I LOVE documenting family memories on my blog! I've tried scrap-booking and I just don't have the patience to sit down and do all that fancy stuff to make it look good, and with a photo album, you have to describe each photo's information. If I put it on my blog and write about it, I'M DONE! Love it!
Vicki B.
November 19, 2008 at 2:57 p.m.Each year, family members write down (on little pieces of paper) several things they love about the other family members. It's fun to watch the handwriting change over the years, along with the statements themselves. These pieces of paper are then placed in that year's scrapbook, along with the holiday pictures. Great memories!
Douglas
November 19, 2008 at 3:15 p.m.I don't think there is a soul in my family that doesn't use a digital camera during the holidays. It is funny to see all the pics when printed and having 6 that look the same but from different people
danandmarsh
November 19, 2008 at 3:26 p.m.Movies are the greatest! I am 50 years old and there is still old super 8 movies floating around the family of us at Christmas. I was probably 12 or so!! What a goof ball I was!!
danandmarsh
November 19, 2008 at 3:33 p.m.I blogged about this giveaway here:
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Jillian Veit
November 19, 2008 at 3:49 p.m.I like to catch people when they don't think you're filming them!
Lauren
November 19, 2008 at 3:52 p.m.Everyone will remember the talk around the dinner table (or lack-thereof, depending on how good the food is!) and the oooh's and ahhh's as you unwrap presents. Focus on the softer moments in between those times. Record a conversation between aunts and cousins who have not seen each other since last year. Take a trip to the corner store for some eggnog with your uncle and get something unexpected out of him. Things like that are what make you giggle or cringe when you think of loved ones.
Pat Connors
November 19, 2008 at 3:59 p.m.Save your digital pictures in more than one location for craft memories.
Nanci
November 19, 2008 at 4:06 p.m.I always have a pen and paper with me to write down special thoughts (oh, and also a camera). Thanks for the giveaway.
Torrie G
November 19, 2008 at 4:07 p.m.I think Backup storage for your computer is the best thing for all memories holiday, birthdays that way you never loose it even if your computer crashes you still have it for years and years to come.
Marci
November 19, 2008 at 4:20 p.m.We scrap book all the cards we receive.
Annettea F
November 19, 2008 at 4:33 p.m.TIP: MAKE A TREE (CENTERPIECE)FOR A TABLE OUT OF PHOTOS OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS .
Lisa A.
November 19, 2008 at 4:47 p.m.This year I'm going to try something new -- blogging about it! That way I can put up photos and captions, and everyone can check it out and comment on it!
Mary Gleason
November 19, 2008 at 4:56 p.m.I try to record everything and then edit out what I don't want later.
Julie Donahue
November 19, 2008 at 5:07 p.m.My best tip: Have hubby take picture!
Fran
November 19, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.I download all photos to the computer right away. I give it a name and date (like Christmas 2008). I order favorite prints and back the rest on a cd/dvd in case the computer crashes.
Terri Donnelly
November 19, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.Just take a picture of the kids when they don't know it otherwise they are stiff and have goofy smiles.
Jamie Z
November 19, 2008 at 5:24 p.m.I like to have a bound book made of all the holiday fun. York photo is a great site where you can create your own memory books. We do it for all vacations and holidays.
EJ Trinidad
November 19, 2008 at 6:11 p.m.My best tip would be to not talk to people while filming - your voice is always louder and it somewhat ruins the vibe of the video! Just catch everyone else in the moment, don't make it happen, let it happen.
Sammie Pucci
November 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.We make sure the date option is on when we take our holiday photos. We then upload them to our computer and then produce hard copy books. The kids get to write any sayings they would like to have printed in the book or add any other designs or drawings. They make for wonderful keepsakes!
Sammie Pucci
November 19, 2008 at 6:33 p.m.I have also added a post about your giveaway to my blog.
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