Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Why I Need a Photographer For My Children

Alternately Titled:  Why You Should Never Feel Bad About How Your Kids Act During Our Session

This is why I need to hire a photographer instead of taking pictures of my own kids.  I put something on the lens for my camera-avoidant son to look at, made funny barnyard sounds, made sure they were happy about the situation, even let L. choose the location, and bribed with fruit snacks and chocolate- basically I pulled out all the stops.  And this is what I got SOOC (straight out of camera):


I do have a few of E. smiling, but she also looks like she might be ready to eat me at the same time.  I left out the ten million in which I'm looking at the side of her head.  I have one nice one of L. smiling, but he's doing that ridiculous squint thing he does . . .  I got very sick to my stomach shortly after this, so the session was cut short.  I don't even want to look at the ones of them together!  I need a photographer for my children!!!

3 comments:

  1. I'm thinking of doing the same thing to get a family shot.

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  2. My daughter 'runs' to me EVERY time I plop her down for a pic!! So they are all of her 'taking off'. I know your pain!

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  3. I have been following your blog for a while now and love your work! I am always frustrated at my children when I pull my camera out. Maybe we could do a trade! I would be happy to take your kids' pics if you will come take mine :) I will just give you the SOOC and you can play with them as you wish. I wouldn't expect you to play with mine either. Think about it....
    my website is www.amberhallphoto.com send me an email if you are interested.

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