Oh the joy of the family photo…what a treasured memory! Treasured memory-DOUBTFUL…treasured pandamonium is more like it. Wouldn’t it be hilarious if the annual photo that we send to all family and friends (perhaps even with that included letter triumphing all the year’s wonderful coming/goings ) had accompanying audio to discuss the screaming, safety pins, sucked in tummies, cookie bribery, and general misery accompanying the photo taking. A few key photo lessons learned by Team Schwartz
1. Please squash all visions of cute/cuddly photos of your two babies under 2 in Santa hats
2. Let go of the dream…you are not going to look skinny 8 weeks post baby; accentuate your hair (if you have time to wash) or perhaps a new pair of shoes? (yes, make the time as you are already at the department store's childrens section!) Better yet, choose a photographer who is also a Mommy and knows mad Photoshop skills!
3. Do not base the entire photo color scheme around a 2 month’s old outfit
4. Critical to try on everyone’s outfit prior to 30 minutes prior to shoot (yes, perhaps one week in advance would be ideal)
5. In times of desperation, pull on your knowledge of dog training (yes, always including small snacks) to have babies move to proper placement…just for that one crucial shot!
5. Keep all receipts for the 100 hats, bows, tights, and dresses that were not chosen for the crucial shot (believe, me, that $500 will come in handy for the next time you decide to go scour every city mall for the "perfect!" photo wardrobe)
6. Speaking of the one crucial shot…let it go! Go for the candid: wear your craziness with pride!
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