You will tend to use wide angle more often than your telephoto setting. Pay particular attention to your "end people" (those farthest to right and left in your viewfinder), and verify there is enough space in picture, so that if cropping is required, end people don't have to lose a limb.

2) The Flash

Flash considerations are critical. Do not be outside your "flash range." For example, if at ISO 100, your flash can properly illuminate 12 feet, don't attempt any photography pose that requires anyone to stand at 14 feet (unless, of course, it's evil cousin Ira who you want to appear in darkness).

3) Plan "B"

If you need to be further away than your flash allows, here are 2 things you can try...First, increase ISO setting (but not so much as to produce to much noise), or second, move to a significantly brighter location.

4) Watch Your Background

If there are distracting features, change your settings to blur background (see Techniques page). The best photography pose in world won't look right with a distracting background. And finally...

5) Mirror, Mirror, on Wall

If there are mirrors or reflective surfaces in background and you can't find a different location, only take picture in such a way that flash is not perpendicular to surface, but at an angle (unless you want a nice photo of your flash).

Outdoor family photography has completely different issues. For OUTDOOR photography...

6) The Sun

Avoid photographing in direct sunlight, or in mixed light and shade, especially faces. Optimal lighting results from a slightly overcast sky.

7) Shade

When photographing in shade, use fill-flash (see terms) when necessary. And, really finally...

8) Beauty

If practical, take picture at one of beautiful natural settings near you. Imagine result of a creative photography pose captured in a stunning environment. Can you say: "Over mantle!"?

To see 5 different categories of poses with tips, scroll to middle of Photography Pose.

Article courtesy of Best Family Photography Tips.com, where you can see some sample pictures including more photography tips.

Copyright 2005 Robert Bezman. All rights reserved.

Liberally apply glue/sealer to area for each image and slide image into place. Gently smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles with your fingertips.

Using a damp sponge, wipe over image and around edges to remove any stray glue.

Repeat until all your images and plant names are in place.

Let dry thoroughly.

Check for bubbles while they dry. If some develop, smooth gently. If they are already set, pierce with a pin or craft knife, then smooth. It won’t even show when your piece is done.

Back (Optional):

Paint back of each tag with two coats of acrylic paint.

Embellish (Optional): Use a wide nib pen to draw outlines, background patterns or border trims on front. Run pen around edge to give a nice finished look.

Seal:

Using a sponge brush, apply at least two coats of acrylic-based polyurethane. Since markers will be exposed to elements, three or four would be better. You’ll also see how additional coats add a special depth. Your markers will look as if you hand painted them!

Mount:

Using appropriate glue or fasteners, attach each plant label tag to a stake.