Sunday, November 29, 2009

The Photo Shoot That Almost Wasn't....

My good friend and amazing photographer, Carla B, was giving donation-only Christmas photo shoots recently. She was doing cute nativity scene pictures, so Becky asked if Lily Mei would come do a picture with Noah. Noah was going to be "Joseph" and LM was going to be his "Mary". I had also asked Carla if we could do Santa hat pictures that I could use on my Christmas card this year. So, off we went to Carla's, excited to see what amazing pictures she would capture!

When we got to Carla's house, there was another family there to do pictures and Carla was also getting some great shots of Noah. Well, the Princess decided that she was NOT going to do pictures. NO way, NO how. She crossed her arms, pouted her lips, and there was no coaxing, bribing or threatening that was going to change her mind. Finally, after everyone left and a few tears were shed, she did agree to let Carla take a couple of shots. Here's what we got:




Oh no...not feeling it....

The fake smile

Not exactly what I was hoping for, but getting better....

Finally!

although there was NO way she was going to wear the Santa hat!

Sooooo....Carla worked her Photosh*p magic and taa-daa:


My Christmas card picture!!



Oh and by the way....here is "Joseph" without his "Mary"!

Isn't he precious?!!

10 comments:

Carla said...

LOL!!!! Love the commentary. :)

and ugh...crop the photos to center and such before posting next time! LOL I leave extra room for cropping. No, I really do. :)

Hope for Lucy said...

How sweet is my Lily Mei even with the pouting lips. She is still our beautiful angel.
Look at our Baby Noah! Hugs to him. Im still going thru my pictures that Carla made....narrowed it down to 29...oh me!
Hugs to you!

RamblingMother said...

I would so use that first pouty one for the Christmas cards, heh. Too cute.

Anonymous said...

I love all of these.

Tina said...

They really are good pictures. I even love the pouty one to!!
Tina

Tina said...

Oh Monica!! How hilarious is that! You should put the pouty one and the santa one on your card! Too precious!! Merry Christmas!!
Love
Tina

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

I have been a bad, bad girl... yes, I know I have... sorry it has been a while since getting over to visit... yep, things just got in the way...

Oh she is looking so sweet... I love that little smile of hers... to cute...

Hope all is well with you all... take care...

The Ferrill's said...

Oh Monica...what a cutie!!!!!!!
We loved loved loved getting to see yall a few weeks ago! Now looking at those pictures, it makes me want to see yall again SOON!!!!!!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Little Joseph is too precious for words but I have to say...I know you will think I am crazy...but I love the "folded up arms pouty face" the best! I can't help myself....too precious for words.

Football and Fried Rice said...

What was little sass' deal?? They are cute pictures regardless!! I love the photoshop magic :) Maybe she could have photoshopped a SMILE! lol!! Merry Christmas!!