Here is a cute Valentines idea that is sure to sweep your sweetheart off their feet. Best of all, this project will only take a minor amount of camera know-how.

To accomplish this you will need a camera that has manual settings, you don’t have to have a dSLR, many point and shoot cameras now have manual settings. To take this picture you will have to set your camera to aperture priority and use the large aperture (smallest number f/2.8, f/3.2) that you have to create a shallow depth-of-field. If you have a dSLR, remember that different lenses have different maximum apertures; this would be a great time to get out that prime lens if you have one. If your camera doesn’t have an aperture as large as f/2.8 don’t worry just use the largest aperture that your camera has and get in as close as you can to take the photo, the closer you are the shallower the DOF. You can focus on the child or the candy or even both it is up to you.

When you are done taking the photo, print it out and cut a slit at the top and bottom of the hand and slide a lollipop though the slits. Attach the card to heavier paper to give it a little more support. You can even try this with other objects such as flowers. When you are finished you will have the cutest personalized Valentine that is sure to put a smile on your sweethearts face!