I only think it is fair that the photographer should have family pictures at least once a year. That way they (I) can understand what clients go through before, during and after the session.
I decided last minute I needed family pictures. I planned on doing our pictures in February when it was a little less busy for me and the photographer shooting them. However, that changed when my Koda (yellow lab) had his SIXTH (yes, you read that right) surgery. That is a whole other blog post that I will share one day. Fear that he may not be here in February, I called my friends mom (who has second shot a wedding with me) to come over and take a few pictures of us out in the front of my house. I didn't want to worry about going somewhere with a dog with 20+ staples, 2 kids, and an always running late husband (love you honey :-)). I thought at home would be easiest.
We were supposed to shoot at 4:45 - about 10 mins tops and then we would leave for our holiday party. At 4:30 I called Matt and he just picked up the kids and was in traffic. He was going to be HOME with the kids at 4. I was still finishing getting ready. It was 80 degrees, 2000% humidity and overcast outside. Perfect winter weather :/ Sun sets at 5:20 but with it overcast it was already pretty dark.
As soon as they got home, I got the kids ready (a feat with an independent 3 year old who can do everything by herself and an almost 2 year old who is attached to me like a growth). And Matt comes out with a hat.
Anyway. We were able to get the 1 picture I wanted and that is all that mattered! When I tell clients, don't worry if your kid takes off running or is crying, I am used to that and understand completely. Here is proof:
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So this might work except for the kid mugshot faces |
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self explanatory |
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lets try upside down since that usually makes him laugh |
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Lets add two dogs in the mix.. that seems smart.. At least Zoe (dog in the middle) looks good! |
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This is where the almost 2 year declared the session over! |
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BUT I got my picture! It was so dark, the ISO was cranked up so therefore it is grainy, but I can call it FILM and that works :-) |
Thank you Misty Crosby for taking on the challenge of photographing my family :-)
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