Keeping the kids happy

Posted by Haje Jan Kamps

Picture-1.jpgTaking pictures of kids is difficult, no doubt about it. But as the old Dutch saying goes, “A child’s hand is easily filled” - i.e children are easily pleased. So it shouldn’t take much to keep them happy when taking photos.

One chap came up with a solution that is as ingenious as it is simple: Why not mount a Pez dispenser to your camera?

A few quick mods with a Stanley knife is all that is needed - and the result is staggering. Not only do the kids love it, but the Pez dispenser remains operable, and you can treat them for their being-good efforts during the photoshoot!

Fabulous.

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Posted in: All articles • 1 May '06

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By Stu on May 1st, 2006 (permalink)

But then I’d _really_ have problems when taking my camera into the park.

By Haje Jan Kamps on May 2nd, 2006 (permalink)

Hehe, everybody knows yer just a dodgy fella, Stu :D

 

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