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If you ever have problems keeping your eyes focused on the lens while you're vlogging - you must watch this video. LizzieB reveals a tip that will make all the difference in your vlogging.
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So what is "LizzieBtv" and why should you care? Well, I'm LizzieB - a former tv news anchor and reporter who spent 15-plus years working days, nights, early mornings, holidays and weekends to bring viewers the news of the day.
For a good long time, I thrived on reporting breaking news and anchoring from the set. The daily dose of heart pumping adrenaline was addictive. But several years ago I took a fabulous life detour. I got married, had a baby, quit my tv news job and ended up with a nasty dose of postpartum depression. (It's real Tom, just ask Brooke!)
In the blink of an eye, I went from a career woman dressed in snazzy suits with very big hair and camera ready makeup to a crazy lady who was constantly harried, unprepared and disheveled. I won't lie, I was a new mom and I was a mess.
Fortunately, my love for reporting kicked in and I delved into researching all things mom-related.
Look, I'm no expert. I'm a real mom, wife, friend and daughter trying to balance it all. I don't know everything and never will, but I have learned a few parenting tips and tricks along the way and I want to share them with you. And hopefully you can enlighten me with your motherhood triumphs and challenges as well.
Whether you stay for two minutes or two hours - thanks for dropping by LizzieBtv... the place where you'll always find "views of a real mom" not a super mom. Welcome to the journey!
That sounds like a great idea. I am new to vlogs and constantly keep forgetting to look at the camera. Love all your tips.
Great info as always!! You look absolutely gorgeous in this vid too, pink is definitely your color!! Have a great weekend!!
Thanks Lizzie
I’m sure you’re just dying when you watch my distracted mess of a vlog. LOL
I love your eye makeup in this video.
Hey Ladies, thanks for taking the time to watch my latest vlog tip. It actually really does work.
And let me get this disclaimer out now – I almost never wear eye shadow but was getting ready to head out when I shot the vlog. I laughed during the playback because I thought I had way too much eye makeup on – Oh well!
Why is your hair so cute? Don’t you have kids?
Wendy, I love your comment!!! Ha, ha! I know I do look a bit glammed up don’t I? Truth be known after years of working as an early morning news anchor I’ve perfected the art of doing my own hair and makeup in just minutes. Plus, I had a babysitter at the house – so, I had some xtra time to whip out the hair dryer and the round brush.
HEy girl!
Just seeing this now. You DO look FIERCE!!
Great tip for new vloggers to post a familiar pic behind the camera…think it would really help a lot of newbies not be so nervous and give em’ someone to really talk to.
Good job Lizzie!
Thanks Mer! Hummmm, I wonder where I got the urge to do a “smokey eye??” LOL
Great tip! And yes you look beautiful!!!
Great tip hot mama! Something I definitely need to try, I always look at myself on the screen but do much better when I just have my camcorder to “talk to”.
Val, give it a try. I swear it works! Having your laptop monitor up – is like having a mirror in your face – distracting!
Excellent tip! I am hoping to try vlogging this summer — this will allow me more confidence!