Just when I think I have nothing to say my lovely munchkins come through. I realize at 8 and 10 they are not munchkins any more, but they watched the Wizard of Oz at Thanksgiving so that term is stuck on my mind. Follow on the yellow brick road...
Each year we take a Christmas picture for our Christmas card and each year it's an adventure. Some years moreso than others, but I was kind of excited about this year. I had had my photography class and I had my new lens. The boys were a year older so the level of participation should be a little better.
This is the first shot. It was pretty good, but I was sure I could do better.
I'm still shooting in manual and have pretty good control of the light, but I'm losing control of the guys already .
Suddenly Christopher grabs his Indy hat and decides this is a totally different photo shoot.
At this point I totally give up on shooting manual and go to the "green box." I get the "cheese smile" and chess pieces on James's head. Of course, all Christmas pictures include that ever symbolic pawn.
Maybe if we include props that mean something to them...maybe then we could get some cooperation. (We also had some cooperation-inducing threats encouragement from dad in the background.) Still, not quite there.
Our Christmas cards ended up with the first picture and the last. I guess it is always about the journey.
The last one is the best! Personality plus shining through. And the frame is filled and you off centered it and it's great. So there.
ReplyDeleteHey, if you ever want to practice with some active children I will be more than happy to provide Sarah and Cada.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are awesome.
Rachael