holiday out-takes

i took some time the other day to take my own kids holiday portraits. my girls are so used to being in front of the lens that usually, it goes pretty smoothly. but not this time my friend. i will admit that there may have been a bit of um..... talking loudly (some people would call it yelling) and maybe even a few stray tears. but once we got the wardrobe issues resolved, we got on a roll. or so i thought. apparently, the kids were unaware that i may ask them to touch. or hug. or smile. so, because i am a genius behind the lens, i was still able to capture some fantastic shots. to see those, you will have to wait for the holiday card. but the out-takes.....well those are so classic i just have to share.

now, don't let this first one trick you. yes, they are smiling. yes, they look pretty cute. but lets ask the important question. "why are their hands up?" well,there is a simple answer. they were actually hitting each other. yup. so cute. (eye-roll)

and this next series, shows how madison is not too fond of the hugging.

and whats a portrait session without sticking your tongue out at your mother?

it was one very trying experience. and i didn't think this would be the case at the beginning of this whole day, but through the sweat and tears i think i got myself some shots of the girls that i will forever treasure. even the out-takes.