, but not up to your face, and take pictures by looking at the screen on the back. Or, if looking at the screen is too obvious, simply rest the camera in the palm of your hand and aim it upwards in the direction of your child. Your child won’t even realise you

Magazine since time immemorial (that's to say, when we first began way back in 1998).And we're not his only admirers. In 2010, David was awarded the prestigious Sony World Fashion Photographer for a story commissioned by Junior. And if you've ever admired

Have you ever noticed when going through your family photo albums that pictures of Daddy & Child are few and far between, often because he's busy taking on the role of Mr Photographer? To celebrate Father's Day, Caramel Baby & Child is giving

) – and be sure to have a few spares, some washable acrylic paints, glittery paints, and brushes, then have each family member choose another family member whose portrait they will paint. Using a favourite photograph as a 'still' for inspiration, your painting

Photographer Rankin and some of his playful M&S 'Do Your Thing' campaign imagesBest known by his surname alone, photographer John Rankin is at the top of his game. Spending his days shooting celebrities from supermodel Kate Moss, superstar Kylie

, look through the viewfinder and view the LCD screen to see how their picture will look. Encourage your child to take lots of photographs of anything they like. Remember it’s not your photo: art is subjective and if he thinks a one-eyed dolly makes a

to play every time we visit. Encourage your child to be conscientious about never leaving any litter and showing respect for any sealife, for example, taking photographs of any pretty shells she comes across rather than taking them home. “Lots of children

examples. For a more personal touch take an old shoebox and customise it together with your child to create something personalised and unique. What goes inside the memory box is up to you – photographs, handprints, stories, little shoes or hats all make

playground at the Museum Of London Docklands where young children can try out some old-fashioned games and make a toy to take home.Mansfield Museum Dickens FestivalFebruary 13–17Nottingham’s Mansfield Museum is laying on a plethora of crafty dickens

lost in the hurly-burly of family life – like switching from nursery to primary school. Keep it simple, and make a special congratulations card, bake a cake for tea or take a commemorative photograph.4. See how they grow An annual measure