Capturing all of those backyard barbecues and family get-togethers on film is the best way to preserve a summer's worth of memories. Here are some of the best tips to ensure your family photos will be family keepsakes.

With the whole gang together, it's an excellent opportunity to snap a few group shots. Be prepared in advance and make a list of the groups you want to photograph, then assign someone to gather the troops. You're a lot less likely to miss one of the shots you really wanted to get.

For brighter outdoor photos, use your flash to eliminate harsh-looking shadows.

Take candid, spontaneous photos of your guests enjoying themselves. For especially cute shots of the kids, get down and take snaps of them at their own level.

For an artful touch, take a roll or two of black and white photos.

Big Y's photo department can take care of all your photography needs for the big day. We offer everyday great prices on disposable cameras, Big Y film and photo developing - and you can get your pictures reprinted, enlarged or put on CD.

From Big Y's Colors of Summer magazine, June 2004

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