On Shutter Sisters today Paige wrote a little post about how important it is to BE in a picture now and then rather than always behind the lens, to have someone else take your picture and not do a self-portrait. So here I am. Sadly, these are the latest pictures that others have taken of me. They were taken last fall.
Fudge was four and wanted to take a picture of me in my new skirt and sweater. I could tell by the angle of the camera that she really couldn’t see my face in the frame so I bent over and asked “Can you see me?” right when the camera clicked.
Then, of course, I had to be silly and twirl around. . . .
. . .and dance and sing. (I can’t believe I’m actually posting these!)
This one my sister-in-law took while I was busy trying to capture some candid shots of a family gathering right before Thanksgiving.
You are beautiful!!
Did your 4yo seriously take that first picture? I think it’s fabulous.
I know what you mean though, I rarely give the camera to someone else, I don’t think I photograph (candidly) very well.
Your whole family is just adorable! I miss seeing you all!
Those are great photos, Cocoa!
They are so cute.It looks like you are having fun!
I like your new header!
Now we know your adorable twirly side!
You are DARLING!
That first one is wonderful! And you look so happy in all of them. I think that is very telling.
Ah yes…being in a photo. My husband has begun stealing the camera so that we actually have proof of my existence 🙂 Those are great pictures of you!
I love the pose in the first picture. I often have to remind my husband to take a picture of me now and then so that my kids will know I was there.
My dad passed away when I was 16 and in 98% of the family home videos you only hear his voice from behind the camera. I wish we would have thought to get him in front of it now and then.
I think I said this before about the last photo, but I’ll say it again. You have such shiny, gorgeous hair!
I love those other photos, too. Sometimes I feel stupid asking my husband or someone else to take photos of me, but if I didn’t then there would be NO photos of me ever. If I lived anywhere near you, Cocoa, we could go out and take photos of each other. 🙂
I think they’re beautiful. And I love that you’re twirling, that makes them so much better.
I agree, I think that we need to turn the camera around a little more often. I LOVE to look at pictures of my mother when we were little.. There are very few of them.
I adore these pictures! And I agree with everyone else, you are beautiful!! I also think you live in a beautiful place.
These pictures will be a cherished treasure for your family. Just think, your grandkids will look at them and say, “Wow! Grandma is SO pretty and fun!”
It’s good to see you! I think you’re right that it is important to get in those pictures occasionally. Your kids will want to know what you looked like while they were growing up.
What kind of camera (and favorite lense) do you use? I am saving my change for a camera purchase and I’m questioning everyone as to why they chose the model they have and what they like/dislike about it. Definitely planning to get a digital SLR.
I need to take this advice to heart.
Love the Sound of Music poses!
It goes without saying, but I must say it- you are quite stunning, my friend!
Love these pictures, Cocoa. It is so nice to see more of you!
water works,
I have a Canon Rebel xTI. My father gave it to me as a Christmas gift two years ago. I use a regular EF-S 18-55mm but I love using the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM zoom lens for doing portrait shots. I can really zoom in on a person without invading their personal space.
Those are wonderful pictures of you!
I need to be better about letting myself get photgraphed.
I love your photos and your post! What talented children you have!