We have tried to get a Family Photo on several occasions. It is never far from my thoughts. All year round. I believe I may have mentioned that this is always an obstacle for us. Honey and his wandering eye, and The Boy and his antics, you know, the usual. PLEASE click on “wandering eye” above, it explains SO much.
This has also been the deterrent in getting the Christmas cards out before Christmas. But, if you will recall, I would be thrilled to get them out between Christmas and New Years. My own personal cut off date is July, because as I have mentioned, later than that is just tacky.
Our first try was on December 14th. Well within our before Christmas target date. I have decided to not include the dog in any of my decisions, as she almost always has devil-eyes and crazy hair in pictures. I wish I could discount certain children as easily.
Just a disclaimer here, all photos have not been sent to The Photo Shop to be lightened, brightened, cropped and airbrushed to their full potential YET.
We tried again on Christmas Eve. Which was an infinitely better choice all around for two reasons.
1. The Hostler’s were over, and Lauren (BLESS HER PATIENT HEART) photographed us. It saved Honey the trouble of setting things up on the tripod, then running to join us in the picture, which caused the dog to bark ferociously, as she does when ever anyone runs toward her Girl, The Ab-Cat. It is her only job, and she takes it seriously.
2. I had received my Christmas present early, (I signed for it!) a Canon Powershot sx10IS, that is truly phenomenal, and it took a far superior photo of us. It, unfortunately, could not control the bad posing, but it greatly enhanced the clarity of the badly posed pictures!
And FINALLY, shot #58!
Merry Christmas from The NutHatch!!!
caprilis said,
December 26, 2008 at 3:43 PM
SO, it appears that the trick is to keep The Boy and Honey seperated by at least a foot with their hands tied to their sides! Great pics, and to tell the truth I LIKE the ones where The Boy is being silly because that’s the REAL shot.
Marlene said,
December 26, 2008 at 4:50 PM
You have a lot of obstacles to getting a good picture-namely “The Boy.” I have a “boy” too so I know, believe me. He is 38 now; and I believe I can finally get a good picture-most of the time. I have a “boy” grandchild now who does all kinds of crazy poses. I swear I am going to blackmail him when he is older. The pictures with the new camera are great and the last one is a winner. I got a new Cannon also. It takes great pictures!!!
thedomesticfringe said,
December 26, 2008 at 5:19 PM
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! You have a lovely family.
Honey's Older Sister said,
December 26, 2008 at 9:45 PM
All the pictures of the family are winners. Merry Christmas!
mousey said,
December 31, 2008 at 9:02 PM
i have no eyes in these pictures.
it makes me upset.