Adding video to your adoption profile

Yesterday I gave a tip for shooting video to enhance your adoption profile.  Here is another tip; after hitting record on your video camera take a deep breath, slowly exhale, wait a couple seconds and begin. This not only gives our editor more to work, but keeps your pace more consistent.  Also – don’t forget to smile.  Rewind, look at the video and if you didn’t smile, shoot it again.

Adding Video to Your Adoption Profile

Adding video to your adoption profile offers insight that photos and text just can’t provide.  It literally brings you to life.  Here is a tip from our video guru:

Use natural light when possible. Angle the sunlight at 45 degrees from front center so the light is not in your eyes but washes across your face. When shooting indoors, try to light from the front and also attempt to add back lighting to define you. Without any back light, your form can blend into the background. 

New York Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Michele and Steven

Introducing New York Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Michele and Steven. They are with

Deborah Steincolor Esq.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http://www.parentfinder.com/micheleandsteven

 

 

Chad and Gabe of Lansing, MI created a video profile

Creating a video of your adoption profile is a great way to bring your written profile to life.

Chad and Gabe with Adoption Associates in Lansing, Michigan have done just that.

You can view their video profile here

Adoption Journal Update

On Christmas Eve it’s our tradition to read, The Night Before Christmas.  I make frozen Lemon Pie, a recipe passed down from my great grandmother.  As we wrap the last of the presents, we watch A Christmas Story. 

When our daughter Carly dresses Marnelli Jones in seasonal outfits it reminds me of Ralphie from, A Christmas Story.  I look at the dog and say, “You look ridiculous.  Do you want to take that off? 

Do you have a silly holiday tradition?  Now would be a great time to include it in your Adoption Journal.

Capturing Holiday Traditions in Your Adoption Journal

The trees, flowers and plants we use in our landscape are designed to provide beauty and attract birds, bees and butterflies.  As the Christmas season approached we thought, “Why not put a Christmas tree on the patio for our wildlife.” So we bought an inexpensive tree.  Then one evening as a family, we sat by the fire and made garland by stringing cranberries and popcorn.  Using cookie forms we made ornaments out of bird seed.  Decorating it with lights, we enjoy it at night through the windows in our family room.  Now we have a fun new holiday tradition that draws our family together and feeds the birds outside our window.

Monday! - Time for an Adoption Journal Update

It’s Monday which is a great time to update your adoption journal.  What did you do over the weekend?

Sunday as my wife sat in our front room watching the birds on our feeder
I brought her breakfast, and we shared the simple joy of being together in the quiet of the morning.  We shared thoughts and made plans for the day.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the greatest impact.
It only takes a few sentences and a photo to update your Adoption Journal, giving the reader deeper insight into who you are as a couple.

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason and Heidi

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason and Heidi. They are with

Adoption Associates in Farmington Hills, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http:// www.parentfinder.com/JasonandHeidi

 

Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to create profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; 1 on 1 profile coaching eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching for the low price of $590.00

contact me to find out more – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Congratulations to Adoptive Parents Jason & Kenny!!

Congratulations to Adoptive Parents Jason & Kenny on the birth of their baby boy! 

Jason and Kenny are Parentfinder parents with Kirsh & Kirsh in Carmel, IN

Adoptive Parents - visualizing

To renew confidence in your purpose, set aside one hour per day to:
• Visualize clearly. See your goal. Feel it coming true. Set your sights!
• Repeat positive affirmations. Wipe out self-doubt! Be your own cheerleader.
• Take action! Do one thing every day that brings you closer to your goal.

Creating an Adoption Journal Update

In the past our Christmas season began when we pulled the decorations from the basement until 2009 when Grace danced as Clara in the Nutcracker at Butler University.  She was an 8^th grader.  This past weekend we drove to see her perform in the Nutcracker as a college student at Indiana University.  We have a nutcracker under our tree and each song in the ballet has special meaning.  What kicks off your holiday traditions? Log into your adoption profile on Parentfinder and capture it with an adoption journal update this week.

 

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Forrest and Lestina

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Forrest and Lestina. They are with

Adoption Associates in Farmington Hills, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http://www.parentfinder.com/ForrestandLestina

 

Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to create profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching for the low price of $590.00

contact me to find out more – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Welcoming The Law Offices of Deborah Steincolor to parentfinder

www.parentfinder.com

 welcomes adoptive parents from the offices of
Deborah Steincolor Esq. We look forward to working with you!

http://www.theadoptattorney.com

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Matt and Emily

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Matt and Emily. They are with Adoption Associates in Jenison, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here

http://www.parentfinder.com/emilyandmatthew

 

If you are an agency looking for a trusted partner who creates dynamic profiles.  A diverse group of profiles for one low price - eBook, video profile, printed, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and more contact me –  greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Adoption Profile Tip - your home

Your home is more than a structure that keeps you warm and dry.  It’s a yard, a neighborhood, a community and a place for adventure as you raise a child.  That’s a lot of story to capture.  It’s far more colorful that characterizing it as a three bedroom ranch in the suburbs.  In our yard we learn about nature.  Once the leaves fell this fall I found three cecropia moth cocoons.  Teaching kids about nature takes me back to childhood.  Understanding the wonder of the world around us adds depth and gives me another way of bonding with our child.  As you describe your home in your adoption profile, think about everything it offers and paint a rich picture.

Adoption Journal - Time to Post a Thanksgiving update

Our Thanksgiving Holiday includes the annual tradition of heading across the lake to the toboggan run which opens on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I take the nieces and nephews. We can put 4 people on a toboggan.  This year we used two sleds and tried to race each other.  The track is ¼ mile long and refrigerated, so if the temps are above freezing you can still go.  There is a radar gun near the end of the track that flashes your speed.  This year we made it to 34 miles per hour, flying through the woods with smiles on our face.  Great family fun! 

 

 

Make sure to update your Adoption Journal with an activity and photo from the holiday.