The ‘Perfect’ Family Photo

Jul 29, 2017

You’re all set to get professional photos. You’ve managed to get hubby and all 4 kids dressed and out the door. You turn up to the studio ready to get some awesome photos for the family portrait wall only to be met with what feels like a major hurdle.  Your youngest son has decided he’s not going to be in any of the photos.o'connor family 031216 (6)Don’t stress, that’s my job. I want you to just relax, as much as possible anyway, and let me figure out how to get ALL of the family in the shot because as well as getting some fabulous family photos I want you to have a bit of fun. I want you to enjoy the session.DSC_1109And the best thing about having fun is that when Mr 4 sees everyone else enjoying themselves he’ll most likely want to join in anyway. If that doesn’t work I have a few tricks up my sleeve including group tickles or tackles which usually solve the problem. If all else fails a little bribery can go a long way to getting what we want.o'connor family 031216 (7)Then there are those times when it’s just not meant to be and the ‘perfect’ photo doesn’t happen. That’s when it’s important to remember that family photos are about YOUR family and not about being traditionally ‘perfect’. Sometimes THE photo is the one where everyone is looking at each other. Or hugging each other. Or piled on top of each other. These are the photos that capture all the personalities that make up your family!

Of course there’s a very good chance we will get that one where everyone is looking too!family 12x12 pageThe best family photo is the one you love most. The one that goes up on the wall!

8 Comments

  1. Kerry Kelly
    Kerry Kelly on July 30, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Wow I know this family and particularly Mr 4 good job you should see him now always posing for photos and loves a selfie Good job

    • amandameryle
      amandameryle on August 1, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Kerry 🙂 I think Mr 4 was just having one of those days, having a 4 year old myself I know all about those lol

  2. staceybooth74
    staceybooth74 on July 30, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    Love your comment ‘the best photo is the one you love the most’. So true!

    • amandameryle
      amandameryle on August 1, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Stacey 🙂

  3. Julie
    Julie on July 30, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    That’s awesome Amanda. Well done on your first blog. Love what you are saying about the perfect photo being the one you love the most. So true. Xx

    • amandameryle
      amandameryle on August 1, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks Julie 🙂

  4. Leanne Micallef
    Leanne Micallef on August 1, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    great job Amanda…

    • amandameryle
      amandameryle on August 1, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Leanne 🙂