I did actually have plans to take "real" family pictures this fall and even had some sassy bright colored hip outfits picked out and hung safely in the closet. It just never happened.
So I started feeling the crunch about 2 weeks ago. Lucky for me, it snowed (rare for Raleigh) and I was out taking pictures anyways, Jake got home from surfing just in time (yes, he went surfing on a day that it snowed) and all four of us were together so I busted out the new tripod and we took 2 rounds on automatic (10 picts each round that clicks off super fast). That's about all we had patience for with the little ones.
Ever taken pictures in the snow? I don't recommend it. The first round of pictures all turned out like this:
Then we scooted back, but the camera kept trying to auto-focus on the falling snowflakes in front of the lens, resulting in sort of dark somewhat blurry pictures.
And I call myself a photographer? People pay me to take their picts? I should probably refund everybody after this display of bad photo skills, haha.
Anyways, it was slim pickings between the blurriness and the moving children. But we made do. My saving grace was choosing a beautiful paper with a shimmer spray, so it brought a little glisten to an otherwise drab photocard. Here's how it turned out (remember to imagine the shimmer ok?):
Even though the pictures aren't your normal smile and say cheese, they are the real deal and we had lots of fun. It was a blast showing Amaryllis her first snow and how to make snowballs and snowmen.
Ever since this day, when she wakes up from nap she rushes to peek out the playroom window to see if it has snowed.
5 comments:
I must say the blurry Emily face is the quintessential Emily face for me. Seriously. I think you had that same expression dancing around in the back of Grandpa's yellow truck. Lovely photos and message.
Haha, that would be me trying to save my headband from Kensington's little fingers.
I forgot about gramp's yellow truck!
Taking pictures of yourself with a tripod is hard, even without snow. So I would definately still call you a photographer :)
I love your Christmas card! It looks really good, and like everything about it is on purpose ;) Even the blurriness :)
Um, KD & Rome have the same lips. I mean as in they're both always so ROSY! Look at that one pic where she's looking at the cam- her's are bright red compared to everyone elses'!
Well, at least your the hottest hot mama I know. Look at your outfit. So cute.
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