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Monday, September 24, 2012

Attempting to Take a Family Portrait



With three kids, it's pretty much impossible to take a picture.



Usually we get one at our daughter's birthday party in August, but this year, nada. So last week we tried again, this time with a tripod.



Obviously I couldn't take a picture of the camera ON the tripod, but you get the idea.



I just kept snapping...



Until we found one we think will work.



Any good photography tips for families with small, squirmy kids?




Jessica


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11 comments:

  1. ColleenSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    I know that feeling!!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    i actually love the one where your baby girl is looking at your big girl- it's so sweet!

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  3. KellySeptember 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    It is so hard to take a pic of your kids with a tripod. We usually only get good pics if we have someone else there to get their attention on the other side of the camera. You have a beautiful family!

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    our camera (not fancy) has a setting that takes 3 pictures in a row. So we use that for family pictures. Obviously we take many, but usually with the 3 pictures at the time, we are able to catch one that is nice :)

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  5. LoriSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I can totally relate! You have a beautiful family. I agree that, when possible, having someone else there (even if they are not taking the picture) can help get the kids' attention at the same time.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I like the second one best and the efforts are amazing! Haha, oh and your kitchen is beauteous!

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  7. Kirby CarespodiSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    You embrace the squirm and realize that the imperfections are what make the portrait perfect.

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  8. BlissSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    As mom of 6 with nary a good family photo, my advice is to embrace the quirkiness. Someday they really will laugh about it.

    ~Bliss~

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  9. BlissSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Saw Kirby's comment after I posted.... see we old mommies know what we are talking about, either that or great minds think alike.

    ~Bliss Again~

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  10. Linda @ it all started with paintSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I have no tips ... but you are a beautiful family!

    :)

    Linda

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  11. Laura@Elegant NestSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I agree with the others...embrace the imperfections...that is the true picture of your family at this stage! I would like to say it gets better when they are older but that is not always true. You should see some of the pics I have of my teenage boys/goofballs!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I love hearing what you have to say! Sometimes I'm busy chasing after the three kids who can walk, or feeding the baby, but I promise, at some point I'll get back to you and head over to your blog (if you have one) to leave you a comment too:)