Family Portrait
Trading Places
“My husband couldn’t make it to the family portrait photo shoot. Rather than cancel, I brought a “replacement”. This is what went in all our Christmas cards. My husband’s family was not amused and he wouldn’t talk to me for days.”
(submitted by Loretta)
The Feeling Isn’t Mutual
“This was supposed to be a family photo. Parenting level: Expert.”
(submitted by Dana)
Eyes Up Here
“My sisters and I thought it would be a nice Christmas present for our parents if we had a professional portrait taken of all our families. But the children were too young, and there were too many of them to get them all to look at the camera (much less smile) at the same time. The adults turned out good though.”
(submitted by Kerri)
The Winter Bikini
“My mother insisted on the bikini and wanted water in the background. The only Sears portrait studio backdrop with water was the one with the snow in the background.”
(submitted by Brandy)
Pictures Of You
“I am the youngest. My brother was a nerd. My sister thought she was Robert Smith.”
(submitted by Darren)
Rebel Rebel
“My daughters attempt at a family photo… oldest son was not really diggin’ it.”
(submitted by Vicky)
Five Kids One Haircut
“This picture was a free session done at our local bank. When they asked how many copies we wanted to order, our Mom laughed. She was surprised we didn’t break the camera!”
(submitted by Rese)
How The West Was Won
“My family decided to get one of those ‘Gold Rush Era’ photos. However, if my Mum was going to pay that much for it she wanted it done her way.”
(via source)
The Boy In The Mask
“My son decided to photobomb his cousins portrait. The photographer was rather upset.”
(submitted by Budd)