I have never had a good time with professional photographers when they are taking my picture - except for my engagement and wedding pictures. All the other times, from my youngest days to the present, have been somewhat stilted and painful. I love to smile and laugh, but when I have to do it on cue and "hold it," something goes haywire in my mind and face. Thus, I have avoided them for years!
(I know, because people often tell me how I look so much different from my pictures -- I stopped permming my hair about four years ago, but you'd never know it from the pictures out there!)
But, today I have to face the music, so to say. At 11:00 a.m., I am putting myself in the hands of a professional photographer to try to capture something that reflects me.
Why????
It's not my fault. . . I've put it off for years. . .
But, my book, Beyond Survival has been translated into Korean for the burgeoning Korean homeschool and Christian school movement, and the publishers want to put my picture on the front cover.
So, I'm in for it now.
I'll let you know how it went -- and, if we were somewhat successful, I'll share the picture here.
Geez I'm sure that would make me nervous as could be having my picture taken for a book cover! I do my best to avoid pictures, but really need to stop that so my kids can have some pics to look back on. Your explanation of what happens when somebody tells you to smile for a pictures sounds like my middle child. He has a great smile, but anytime I tell him to smile, his smile & whole face just goes nuts, looks silly even though he's not trying to be silly. It is so much better if someone can make you smile naturally and then catch it... of course there is always practicing in front of mirror too! Well I hope your photo shoot went well.... are you going to share them? I like your picture in the corner, it has a neat effect to it.
~Erica
Extremely happily married since 1979, Bill and Diana Waring home schooled their three children for more than twenty years. The Waring kids were the proving grounds for all the precepts, concepts, and encouragements Bill and Diana teach--the real-life examples of the wonders of home schooling! Now, new grandparents and somewhat empty nesters, Bill & Diana travel all over the world to share the joys of loving learning, honoring one another in the family, and enjoying the journey.
• Jul. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment
~Erica