Baby Sitting Adventure

Chris101 · Apr 24, 2005

My girlfriend needed some time away from her kids to go shopping so I spent yesterday babysitting at her house. After some PowerRangers and a game of Hide 'n' Seek, we decided to make some portraits of the kids and dog. As you can see, Olivia is very photogenic:

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So here's the money print - the one mom takes for the office frame tomorrow:

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I was really surprised by how well this was going, the kids were actually co-operating (Becky used to take them to Sears because they would get them in and out quickly before they decided to quit being so easy!) Well, I had reached that point here, and Olivia decided to torment Sam as he was trying to pose alongside Gabriel:

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Sam, being six, makes a particular noise that signals his displeasure at having his ears pulled, which got the dog riled up and chaos ensued. The photo session had ended, and Olivia got some time-out:

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Which of the three of us do you think was happiest when Becky got home?

4labs · Apr 24, 2005

The second one is definately my favorite. I love the composition. Thnxs for sharing.

TOLady · Apr 24, 2005

you did well with rambunctious kids LOL I love the first one, just wish the eyes had been more in the focal plane but hey, you did well!!! The second one really shows her personality! LOL

greyflash · Apr 24, 2005

Chris, those are some dark eyes Olivia has there. The second image is my fovorite.

PhotoDawg · Apr 24, 2005

Chris,

Your pictures are wonderful. What sweet models they are!!

Flew · Apr 24, 2005

Looks like you had a fun afternoon Chris. Looks like the kids did to, for the most part.... 8)

Nice pics.

Frank

JeffKohn · Apr 25, 2005

I too like the second one best, that smile is obviously genuine, which makes all the difference.

Chris101 · Apr 25, 2005

Thanks y'all!!

Yes, the second picture is the one I was intending to take, the rest are more or less snapshots of the activity surrounding the primary shoot. I was unable to get a good one of Sam and the other dog, but there will be time for those later. After all, I wouldn't want to spoil their mom, now would I?

Oh wait, I would.

Leigh, I would like to forward your message to Becky... just for reference of course.

dmwphoto · Apr 25, 2005

no wonder you like that lens, good stuff, Chris

Frits · Apr 25, 2005

Ahh, kids....
They are what makes the world go 'round.
Nice shots!
(from a father of 4)