Photo Shoot

We all know I have a hobby in photography. However, taking pictures of my own kids is sometimes not that easy. Trying to get them into position, to smile, etc... plus, take the pic with the right settings, etc... It is my goal, each fall, to get a good picture for our family Christmas cards.

Here is what I'm talking about. In 2007, I had the great idea to let the kids hold red JOY letters for our card... Well, twin almost 1 year olds, and a 3 1/2 year old... not quite the outcome I had planned in my photographer's mind...

Needless to say, we went with Plan B that year! I did end up with a cute picture of them on a little toy tractor, but I didn't get to use my JOY idea. Might have to try that again sometime!

So, this year - once again, I started early. I took the kids to Devers this weekend for the purpose of the first "Photo Shoot." My mom was my "assistant" and golf cart driver - she escorted us to the "Farm" as Chap called it... and from back-drop to back-drop (my grandparent's pasture and barn). They are dressed in their western wear... or "Farmer clothes" (as Chap calls it). Amazingly enough, I got some useable shots! I'm going to post a few, but not the Christmas card selection. You'll just have to wait until Christmas to see that one.

So, drum roll, please.... Here are a few of the shots I got...

Whit and Maggie

Maggie and Chap

Chap, Maggie, Whit

Whit, Maggie, Chap

Chap, Maggie, Whit

Maggie, Whit (trying to find his pockets), Chap

"Give Maggie SUGARS" (oops... lets try w/o the hats!)

Better!

The Boys

My Girl!

Maggie

Whit

Chap

Thanks for looking! I've learned a bit more about photography since the JOY shots... along with having a few new gadgets and a new lens for my camera. Plus, the kids are older, AND - it helps to have candy to bribe with! ;o)