Incase you haven't noticed, I am all about getting the maximum glory from the simplest things, enter Rice Krispy Treats stage left!

Refer to theopening sentence, as this is exactly what you will get with these tasty treats! I laugh every year (this is year 3) when I bring them to ALL (and I do mean all) the halloween parties, and am met with "oohs" and "ahhhs" and other complimentary phrases. And while I am always tempted to sit back and take it all in, I say everytime, "It's so easy, it takes 10 minutes" but alas no one believes me, well that or they are just faking it to help my ego which is entirely possible! :)

And since it has worked wonders for my ego, if not my waistline, I thought I would share the recipe for this little show stopper with all my friends here. I am tempted to say they may beat out your aunt Ethel's pumpkin pie for best in show at this year's Thanksgiving feast! :)

Rice Krispy Pumpkin Patch

1 stick of butter

1 bag of mini marshmallows

1 regular size box of rice krispys

1 tablespoon of white sugar

green food coloring

orange (or red and yellow) food coloring

1. Slowly melt butter in a large nonstick pot

2. When butter is fully melted add in the marshmallows, reserving a large handful for the stems

3. Stir until marshmallows are fully melted into the butter

4. Add orange food coloring to desired color

5. Stir in rice krispies and set aside

6. Take the table spoon of sugar and put it into a tupperware container with a lid add several drops of the green food coloring

7. Add in reserved marshmallows to the green sugar cover tightly and shake vigorously

8. Take small handfuls of the rice krispy mixture roll into a semi round shape and top with a green marshmallow stem

VOILA!

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Thank you to Momtographer Kristin Nikerson for this adorable shot of her daughter on a family camping trip. Kristin's email was so endearing, people like her are a constant reminder of why we do this. She referred to herself, as, "not that great of a momtographer", but with a subject this cute, my guess is it won't be long before her photographs are shining as brightly as her daughter!

The great thing about being a momtographer is that you aren't defined by your skills, but rather your subject matter. So keep snapping Kristin, this is your journey, take it at your own pace. Oh and for the record, we think you are off to a great start!

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Autumn, Fall, or whatever you call it---the season is upon us. For some that means crisp air and changing leaves, for others it's sending your baby of to school for the first time, it may be the start of a new life chapter like high school or college. My west coast mama's are trading in their bikinis for sweaters on their afternoon beach strolls, and my friends to the North well I have already seen the down jackets, fuzzy hats, and gloves. Yes, of course fall just wouldn't be fall without the pumpkin patches, apple picking, and ghoulish Halloween costumes, but it's also everything in between. Fall has as many faces as the New York City halloween parade has costumes, and I wanted to celebrate them all!

I hope that you are inspired, and reminded that you are a MOMTOGRAPHER, which means you report to no one.So use your creative license Momtographers, learn the rules and then break them, paint your families in ways as unique as they are! Snap to it!

Thank you to all of our momtographers, poptographers and everything in between, who took the time to share! Enjoy our fall gallery, courtesy of YOU!

If you are friends with Momtographer Kellye Smith on facebook or recognize the name from poking around our message boards, or have had the opportunity to read her laugh-out-loud funny blog, you'll probably recognize this adorable face! And if none of those apply to you, well then check her and her absolutely too cute munchkins out, what are you waiting for? :)

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Last year for Halloween, my little one wanted to be the moon.  As in the big orbital ball in the nighttime sky.  Go ahead, Google "moon costume."  See what you come up with.  Precisely nothing that actually looks like a moon, right? So after weeks of brainstorming and days of construction, our creative two-year old was slipped into a black cat-suit, wrapped with two battery packs of led-lights and very carefully maneuvered into a giant chineese ball lantern.  She was, indeed, the moon.

I absolutely love when an email titled "Monday's Munchkin" pops into my inbox because I know without a doubt I'm in for a treat! And the email from Momtographer Morgan Chapman of Mon Petite Amour Blog didn't disappoint. If this shot of her little man doesn't get your Monday off to fabulous start I don't know what will! Thanks for sharing Morgan!

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Momtography 101, The Golden Hour: In photography there is this absolutely MAGICAL time of day referred to as the Golden Hour (just look at any photo shot during it and it's not hard to figure out why!). It's basically the first and last hour of sunlight during the day. Neither of which are convenient times to be out taking pictures, but I remember reading a book when I first started taking pictures, where the author said some things are worth getting up before the birds or eating dinner in the dark for and I couldn't agree more!

Momtographer, Anna Briggs was lucky enough not only to be out during this magical time one evening past, but to also have her GORGEOUS daughter with her, and have the eye to realize what time it was. One of the benefits of having munchkins of the walking, talking variety is that you can tell them what to do, and she did! :) With the sun setting behind them they made a mad dash for this picturesque pocket, and well the results couldn't be more stunning!

Shot with her Sony a350 (yes people there is more to the camera universe than just Cannon vs. Nikon!) at sunset in natural light. Settings 70mm, ISO 100, f/4 and 1/50 ss.

*note clearly Anna has a steady hand with that shutter speed, and little birdy told me she was leaning on a pole for stability, but all proof that when the conditions are right awesome shots can be taken even at slow shutter speeds. And if this side note seems to be written in greek, check out the translation here.

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To all my momtographers enjoying a little extra time with the family today, don't forget to pull out those cameras and use this opportunity to get some awesome family snaps! A huge thank you to Momtographer Shannon Dilworth for sharing her adorable little man and his infectious smile with us today!

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Indian Summers are my absolute favorite! And this image captures their magic perfectly! A huge thank you to Momtographer Katy Mantyk for sharing this amazing photo of her precious little munchkin with us! Happy Monday Everyone!

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