I have a new found respect for the mothers I work with when shooting a family photo session. From planning and shopping for what to wear, to coordinating nap time, to curling and fixing hair and making sure to have a snack on hand . . . it's stressful.
A few months ago, I threw together a last minute photo session. I wanted to get some good individual shots of the girls, a group shot of all three girls, and then a family pic for Christmas Cards. Let's just say, it wasn't an easy time. Claire was really earning her nick name that day because she was an absolute BEAR . . . and not the cuddly type. We couldn't figure out why she was so mad! She wouldn't stand by us, or even let us hold her . . . until we figured out she was constipated, and her stomach hurt. So, I had Carl take her for a walk while I took some pictures of Joc and Ella.
The walk must have loosened things up for Claire, because she FINALLY pooped, and allowed me to snap of few pics :)
My friend, Nicole was nice enough to meet us at the park to snap a few family shots. We couldn't get any pre-poop shots . . . but she stuck it out and got a couple post-poop photos, which will be featured on this year's Christmas Card.
Needless to say, family photo sessions with young children are no easy task for anyone involved. But, even after all that crappy work (pun intended), it's always worth it in the end.
A few months ago, I threw together a last minute photo session. I wanted to get some good individual shots of the girls, a group shot of all three girls, and then a family pic for Christmas Cards. Let's just say, it wasn't an easy time. Claire was really earning her nick name that day because she was an absolute BEAR . . . and not the cuddly type. We couldn't figure out why she was so mad! She wouldn't stand by us, or even let us hold her . . . until we figured out she was constipated, and her stomach hurt. So, I had Carl take her for a walk while I took some pictures of Joc and Ella.
The walk must have loosened things up for Claire, because she FINALLY pooped, and allowed me to snap of few pics :)
My friend, Nicole was nice enough to meet us at the park to snap a few family shots. We couldn't get any pre-poop shots . . . but she stuck it out and got a couple post-poop photos, which will be featured on this year's Christmas Card.
Needless to say, family photo sessions with young children are no easy task for anyone involved. But, even after all that crappy work (pun intended), it's always worth it in the end.
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Annie: Just did some blog catching up after more computer trouble here at the lake ... all the pictures AND the postings were wonderful ... laughed hard at the way you describe things! Hope to see you soon! Love, MOM
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