Thursday, May 17, 2012

Graduation Slideshow

It's about happen, in no time at all your "baby" will proudly walk across the stage and be handed their diploma. It's mixed bag of emotions...you are so excited for them to start college, a career, travel...but can't help but be a little scared. This year we have scanned thousands of photos; from the first photos in their Mother's arms to the latest photos of them going off to Prom in someone elses arms. I love the candid photos of their first step, toothless grins, skinned knees, gawky pre-teen, then of course the photos of them becoming a young adult. Phew...time does fly. Each child is so different, some like country other prefer techno...and still others like oldies but goodies! Finding the perfect music to accompany a lifetime of photos is not an easy task. To me, the words must compliment the photos. One Mother told me she always sang, "You Are My Sunshine," to her daughter when she was growing up. When I found Carly Simons version of "You Are My Sunshine," it was an "ah ha" moment, the song was PERFECT. There are so many great lyrics out there, you just have to take the time to find them. I guess my best advise to anyone creating a slideshow is...take your time. Study your photos. Find the perfect lyrics and then your photos will dance across the screen.

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