One Word: Stressful. Yes, I will admit that my own session was 45 long minutes struggling with a 4 year old and a 40 something year old to smile on cue. I have not decided who was the more challenging subject. The photographer, a family friend, was patient and persistent. I had expected the time to be fun, light, and pleasant. I am glad I finally could schedule something like this since I am taking my own medicine sort of speak. I tend grow more compassionate after so many family portrait sessions. Happily, I am witness to the function or dysfunction of the American Family. Somehow, I am more comfortable in my own life. As a photographer, I find such joy in my quiet observations remembering significant times in my own memory. As we are all gathering with family and friends over the holidays, my experience reminds me how alike we all are, and we are all connected on some level of universal humanism.
In the spirit of the holiday season, may you slow down to observe and appreciate the love of friends and family. Happy Holidays!
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