Each year at Christmas we try to get a family photo of all of us before we open presents, and each year my family groans when I set up the camera because I inevitably forget how the timer works, and they're left to stay in each other's personal spaces while I read menu settings.
I always snap a few pics to see if everyone fits in the frame and is mostly in focus, which means I'm never in the first photo of the session.
When I think I'm satisfied, I give the "You ready?" call, click the 10-second button, and scurry next to anyone who will have me (all the while asking fretfully, "Where am I supposed to go? Where do I sit?")
After the red light blinks and we hear the "click" of the shutter, I tell everyone in my best Photo Nazi voice to stay put, because they all know I will need to take another one to be sure.
More groans.
I test the camera again, while they preen and chatter, and my brother has no idea that I've captured a real smile on his face…
Click.Scurry.
"Where do I sit?? Sabrina, is there room for me??"
And just when they think I am finished, I capture the essence of who we really are on all the other 364 days of the year.
I was originally planning on posting my "Farewell to 2014" post, but decided to do this one first. 🙂 I know it's a little late, but I hope you all had a really nice Christmas, filled with lots of laughter and love.
5 Comments
CJ
I’m laughing, you have some lovely photos there, and well done for capturing that elusive smile. There’s always someone who just glares at the camera isn’t there! Wishing you and yours a very happy 2015. CJ xx
Katrina
Too cute!!!!!!!!!!
Tiki Tami
Love the family Pics!
Diane Grick
I smiled and chuckled as I read your post. I thought I was the only one with this problem. The VERY same thing happens at my house! The whole gang is very patient during the 1st 2 photos, but then a riot begins when I continue on the pursuit of the “perfect” photo. And even when I think I’ve captured the “perfect” photo, I STILL have to photoshop a smile on somebody’s face!
Joann09
Adopt me, please…….
I can be your moms older sister (I have white hair now)?
Or maybe your dads older sister?
Or just ” that lady from Houston”…..?
I LLL your family!
I could bring my dogs – all three of them. They would love the mix!
I think…?.??.