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Thank you to everyone who has linked up their beautiful photos so far this week!
Here are just a handful that caught my eye:
vintage valentine | kristy
last photo | ashley jean
waiting for porter | ashley
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If you’ve had a photo featured on the blog or on my facebook page this week 
be sure to grab a featured button below! 🙂
 

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Instead of a photo tip today, I thought I’d share a list of photo ideas with you in honour of valentine’s day. 


Why not capture some photos of the things you love this week…


1. A photo with someone you love.
2. A special place that holds memories you love.
3. A corner of your house that you love.
4. A book that you love.
5.A food that you love.
6. A note to or from someone you love.
7. A colour you love.
8. A quote that you love.
9. A place you love to shop.
10. A tradition you love.
11. A piece of jewellery you love.
12. A photo of someone or a group of people you love.
13. A time of day that you love.
14. A Part of your daily routine that you love.


Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

🙂


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Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 38-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. yay….so glad i made the round-up this week! 😉 thanks so much for your sweet comment, too! happy valentine’s day! 😉

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  2. Hi Rebecca,
    I really enjoy browsing round your site-thousands of great ideas and tips. I received a fab new camera at the weekend so will try and enter for the next simple things roundup-I’m excited already!

    Louise

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