The Stepford Family Christmas

I may have mentioned how my MIL wanted us to *always* have formal family pictures done for our CHristmas pictures. Well, here is the result she got.....we WON'T be doing this again!!

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What's wrong with it? You don't HAVE to have everybody in matching outfits, just all dressed respectably for a formal photo. It seems to me to be a small enough thing to do to keep a grandma happy.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

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Olwyn Mary

Larissa,

I think the portraits are great. Good looking family, you photo well. Someday you'll look back and be sooooo glad you had them done - it's such a great way to track the years.

I don't think you have to match outfits either, just nice outfits would be fine.

Sharon

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Larisa

Larisa, I understand your point of view. I also understand your MIL. Gee, I hope I'm not that demanding as a MIL. But then I like the(and to be) different. A Scottish themed picture would be just fine with me!!

But as a photographer, I have to be a bit more critical of this composition. Not of the clothing or the people. Just the way the people are placed does absolutely nothing for the people or the beautiful outfits.

Forget this and do what you want in the future. And if, by some chance, your MIL complains about not having a recent, say three or four years go by, formal family portrait done, then do one in your Sunday go to meeting clothes.

Ya can't please everyone. And sometimes, some people can't be pleased at all...............let it go.

Breathe deep, relax, let go, AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

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Hehehehehehehe! Why do you look like the Barbie Family? ;)

I see exactly what you mea, though the frockery is excellent, the picture well composed, and the photography competent.

Next year, send candid shots that show you all in more typical dress and occupation. :)

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Kate Dicey

I think you all look great. Ya know, one day you'll look back and probably be *glad* you did this for her.

-Irene

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.=20

--Mae West=20

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Gee, I don't know I kinda like it! I think everyone looks nice and with the contrast between the red clothing and the snowy background- it makes the subjects come alive.

Kirsten

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Kirsten Sollie

What others said. In ten or 20 years you'll be very glad you did this.

And next time you could all wear red sweatshirts.

HTH

--Karen D. takes kitties to see Santa

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Veloise

I agree. Of course you may also pull the photos out and wonder what possessed you to do that! I think it's nice to have lots of different photos of the kids growing up and at special occasions.

I think you all look great. Ya know, one day you'll look back and probably be *glad* you did this for her.

-Irene

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

--Mae West

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