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Later this week, I am going to take some family photos for a friend. I am flattered she asked (of course), but terrified. I have until recently, taken most photo’s on ‘auto’. I am still trying to navigate all the bells and whistles on the new camera. Basically, I get the odd good shot by luck. I’ve been practicing; the kids aren’t all that fond of my hobby, and therefore, hesitant to help me out.

Lizzy is fairly cooperative, however, she always demands that I show her the pictures before posting (yah right).

Sam will sit still, but his lack of enthusiasm is evident.

The only decent pictures I get of Georgia are candid shots. Don’t get me wrong, I like candid shots, but I really want to sit the kids down and practice. There are all kinds of buttons and dials … and I just can’t switch settings fast enough to shoot moving subjects. Candid shots for me have to be taken on auto.
CHILDREN. PLEASE. I. WANT. TO. PRACTICE. (and get a good snap of ALL three of you – really it shouldn’t be this hard).
My plan was to set them all together on a rustic bench in the front yard. The leaves are just starting to change and there are some pretty colors. I figured I’d get Lizzy and Sam all set up and then get Georgia in there at the last minute.
Me: “NO … closer, NO … closer—Sit right next to each other!”
Sam: “Why do we have to sit so close?”
His sister is a girl … God help him if they get too close.
Me: “Because I said so.”
Georgia: “Sam it’s the POWER OF LOVE!”

Bwahahaah … they’re all laughing now. Georgia told a joke and it was actually pretty funny!

They’re so happy they’re kissing … first Lizzy kissed Sam.

Then Sam kissed Lizzy. The ‘power of love’ indeed. They’re blurry (because I wasn’t on auto), but monumental moments that need documenting.

The lovefest turned into to chaos! Joking Georgia ended up pouting on the step.

“I don’t want you to take my picture!”
I gave up on my dream of a group shot. After reevaluating the situation, I decided I was going to be happy to get in a little practice.

Sam is still sulking and Lizzy is still giddy with ‘the power of love’ and can’t quite get it together. Little do they know I can practice, no matter the expression!

She’s REALLY getting crazy.

Lord help us, is Sam smiling AGAIN?
You’re probably thinking that I need a helper. Mr. MK could be my assistant right? Nooooo … he’s busy sawing logs!

No, REALLY, he is sawing logs!

Misery Guts Georgia wanders over … all that laughing is intriguing, now she wants in on the fun.
Once again, I’m dreaming of the perfect group shot.

Poof—that’s the sound of my group shot going up in smoke!

I think I am going to have to be happy with those ‘candid moments’.

Go on beat it. Ya bunch of no good …
HA … just kidding they’re off to the corner store for a slurpee, being ‘rotten’ models is hard work.
If you live close and your children are better behaved than mine, could I practice on them? FREE!
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