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Be careful what you ask for




When my son turned 13, he all of a sudden decided he didn’t want his picture taken anymore.  At first I thought he just didn’t want his picture on this blog, but I’ve learned that he doesn’t want anyone to take a picture of him, period.  Well, that’s just not acceptable.  I want some photographic memories of these teenage years!

My youngest son likes to get his picture taken, and take pictures himself.  I hope he doesn’t grow out of this phase anytime soon.

Last weekend Tanner, the anti-photograph teenager, wanted to mess around with my camera and take some pictures.  I said sure, but only if I could get some pictures of him, too.  He didn’t actually agree to that.  Here is what he came up with for me:

Seriously.  Should I frame this, or have copies made to send in Christmas cards?  He thinks he’s sooo funny.

This was another attempt to humor me:

You may think that you see all kinds of streaks and dirt on that window  he’s looking through, but that’s just an optical illusion.  Photoshop magic.  I promise.

And what would a picture taking session be without this guy.  He’s always a happy and willing subject.  If only my kids were this cooperative.

 

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    2 Responses to “Be careful what you ask for”

      1
        Ginny on December 12th, 2008 8:26 pm

        I’m so afraid of my 11 year old getting like this, she is a girl though so I’m hoping it won’t be to bad. I’ve already noticing her cutting down on letting me snap photos.

        Even though, I totally get what you mean here, the pictures are very cool!

      2
        Sheri on December 13th, 2008 10:22 am

        I noticed when I was home for Thanksgiving that my 12 year old nephew is not at all camera shy, so I think part of it is just my son’s personality. They don’t all go through, hopefully. I just want him to get over it soon, trying to get Christmas pictures is like pulling teeth,lol.