The Kannady Family Session || Chaos :-)

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: