The Span Of Time Via Photobooth
Tags:One of the simple ways I document life is via Photobooth on my computer.
It's a random, irregular tradition. There's some people out there that are much more disciplined with daily shots - check out DailyBooth or Daily Mugshot.
The kids love it. I get myself in the story.
Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands (or click a button on your computer) to make sure you're visually included in the stories you're telling.
Wouldn't it be cool to have a set of shots like this of your Mom or Dad or Grandparent or other loved one from a certain point or over a span of time?

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By the way, I love your new glasses.
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I had to go and find Photobooth - and play! I'll be using this with the grandkids!
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This is great. Would make a special lay-out. Ps: Ali, you have beautiful hands!
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Ali, I was perusing Molly Irwin's blog for inspiration from her 2008/2009 December Daily albums (gorgeous!! http://mollyirwin.typepad.com/mollyirwin/december-daily-2009/). In one of them she references a quote that you used and credited to Sister Joan Chittister, but I can't seem to find it in your archives. Can you please re-share if you're so inclined? Thanks so much! :)
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Very sweet photos. Love your white coat with the ruffle!
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Hi Ali, this is a great idea and one I should implement. On a completed unrelated point, I was watching Parenthood last night and here in Australia we are up to the episode where they run for Autism Speaks. Not sure if you watch or not anyway - long story short I dreamt about the show and you were in it - weird but not really given that I heard about Autism Speaks through you, I have a 12 year old son with Asperger's so I really related to the show. Anyway keep up the great blog posts! Cheers Jane
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I love Photo booth, I find the funniest pictures my kids have taken when I least expect it. I like your variety of eye ware, too cute. I am a sucker for some cute peeps.
MK
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Interesting post. I'm just about to upgrade our computers from PC to Macs so will be interested to use this feature. I've recently just lost my Dad to cancer and then his sister died suddenly and we've been going through all the family photos etc.. as everything was left to my siblings and I when our aunt died. It made me realise that I need to get on the other side of the camera more. For the sake of my kids and grandchildren when I'm not around any more. A legacy of love and a documentary of life to leave.
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Sometimes I forget that my Mac is actually more than a word processor. Thanks for reminding me about the cool tool that is Photo Booth.
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