So, I thought I hit "post" on this entry a LOOOONG time ago, but apparently not. So, like any good blogger, I'm going ahead and sharing it anyway, even if it is a month and half late!
I wanted a shot of my boys for our annual Christmas card. That was all. But being a photographer and all, it's never that simple. I picked out the perfect outfits for the look I wanted. Got all of my props in order and even found a cute little spot to shoot (a random field right behind a strip mall). I figured that after all this time and effort planning, I might as well shoot just a few more. But boys will be boys. It was chilly. Little'un was annoying Big'un. There were ant hills. There were very large sticks. But my boys are troopers. We actually got a few keepers (amongst a sea of cheesy smiles and eye rolls) and a few "precious" moments!
I wanted a shot of my boys for our annual Christmas card. That was all. But being a photographer and all, it's never that simple. I picked out the perfect outfits for the look I wanted. Got all of my props in order and even found a cute little spot to shoot (a random field right behind a strip mall). I figured that after all this time and effort planning, I might as well shoot just a few more. But boys will be boys. It was chilly. Little'un was annoying Big'un. There were ant hills. There were very large sticks. But my boys are troopers. We actually got a few keepers (amongst a sea of cheesy smiles and eye rolls) and a few "precious" moments!
It just goes to show that kids run the show. And sometimes, that's ok with me!
Sometimes, the key is just letting them play for a few shots.
And just so you know that I'm telling the truth, here are a few, ahem, candid moments
And remember- kids smell fear. But if all else fails, embrace your childrens' "quirkiness"! You'll appreciate it come high school graduation time!
